Breaking Waves: Ocean News

‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:21:14 +0000

Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027

El Niño, a recurring climate phenomenon marked by above-average sea surface temperatures, when changes in wind patterns allow warmer water to spread across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, could spell a wet winter for portions of the western and south-eastern US, climate models show. Coastal areas may be at elevated risk of flooding, experts warn.

The ornithological artist drawing 1,000 birds by hand – all for an app that wants you off your phone

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:47 +0000

The mission of the Flock app is quietly subversive: to encourage users to ditch their screens and explore the wonderful world of birding

On a brilliantly bright afternoon in his gallery and studio in Bolinas, a small town on the northern California coast, Keith Hansen was putting the finishing touches on a watercolor of an almost improbably flamboyant painted bunting.

Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:55:15 +0000

Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered following record heat and drought conditions

Record-low water levels in the Danube have exposed remnants of Europe’s Nazi past, with dozens of second world war ships emerging from the riverbed during an intense drought.

In the middle of the river on the Serbian and Romanian border, a broken-up hull was visible on a sandbank that is normally underwater. Other vessels were partly submerged, some still believed to be laden with weapons.

Christopher Harry on a summer of devastating wildfires – cartoon

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:43 +0000

Scratch of the day: local football season postponed due to ‘rock hard’ pitches

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:43 +0000

Drought and record heat have forced the Norfolk and Suffolk league to move kick-off to the end of August as the ground is deemed too dangerous to play on

This summer’s record drought has forced a football league to delay the start of its season because “rock hard” pitches are a danger to its players.

The 2026/27 season in the Anglian Combination League of 85 amateur teams in Norfolk and Suffolk was due to start next weekend.

Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:00:40 +0000

London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects

Sadiq Khan: This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly

Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas, as the UK endures a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves.

Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:39 +0000

Island’s government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling

An American oil company connected to Donald Trump is preparing to sink wells in remote Greenland despite not having received permission from the local authorities.

As the US president renews his threats to claim the vast Arctic territory, materials to prepare for drilling were brought ashore in recent days on Greenland’s eastern coast.

Scientists create OnlyFans account for marmots to fund research – video

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:18:58 +0000

UCLA professor Daniel Blumstein and his team started an OnlyFans account – @OnlyMarms – featuring cute, G-rated photos and videos of marmots to raise money for their research amid government funding cuts

Is the promise of AI living up to the hype? | Fiona Katauskas

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:24 +0000

It’s certainly increasing its output

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Capybaras caught roaming government building in Brazil – video

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:32:23 +0000

Footage captured by a civil servant shows capybaras calmly roaming the entrance hall of the legislative assembly building in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The large rodents are regular visitors, often wandering over from a nearby park. 'They show up here quite often, so we've gotten used to seeing them,' Nayara Bueno says