My passions include trying my best to save a dying planet, be it through carpooling or by spreading awareness about it. Research comes naturally to me, complemented by a keen interest in writing and journalism. Guided by a curious mind and a drive to look beyond the surface, I strive to bring thoughtful attention and clarity to subjects across Earth, sciences, environment, and everything in between.
Widespread flooding is affecting parts of eastern New South Wales after days of extremely heavy rainfall pushed rivers beyond capacity starting Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Manning River reached a record 6.4 m (21 feet) at Taree, breaking a record set in 1929. Approximately 48 000 people have been isolated, and emergency crews have responded to nearly 4 000 calls for assistance.
Heavy rain caused severe flooding across New South Wales’ Mid North Coast and Hunter region on May 20, 2025, leading to evacuations and multiple flood rescues. Rivers rose above flood levels, forcing residents in towns like Taree, Coopernook, and Wingham to evacuate. Thousands of homes lost power as emergency services responded to hundreds of incidents.
A new study identifies a recurring 11-year oscillation in global mean sea level linked to the solar cycle. The analysis shows that solar activity influences rainfall distribution and terrestrial water storage, leading to measurable shifts in sea level that align with peaks and troughs in the Sun’s natural cycle.
A landslide triggered by heavy rain struck a remote gold mine in West Papua on May 16, killing six and leaving 14 missing. Rescue efforts were delayed by the site’s inaccessibility and were halted again on May 19 due to damaged roads and continued rainfall.
Heavy rain triggered a landslide in the Gaozhou region of Guangdong on May 18. Three people died and one remains missing. Rescue teams continue searching as the region remains under a yellow alert.
Severe flooding swept through southern Tanzania after two days of intense rainfall from May 14 to 15, 2025, displacing over 3 000 people and damaging critical infrastructure. Kyela, Rungwe, and Ileje districts were the most affected, with villages submerged and crops destroyed.
Scientists are using subtle changes in gravity to reveal the hidden interiors of the Moon and asteroid Vesta. By tracking spacecraft movements, they’ve created detailed maps that uncover thermal differences on the Moon and a uniform structure inside Vesta. This method opens new doors for exploring distant worlds without landing on them.
A new study of the Yilan Crater in northeastern China offers a rare glimpse into the aftermath of a powerful ancient impact. By listening to subtle ground vibrations with passive seismic tools, researchers uncovered a bowl-shaped structure hidden beneath the surface, evidence of a meteorite strike that took place around 49 000 years ago. Their analysis suggests the object hit with such force that the Yilan event ranks among the most powerful known impacts on Earth in the past 80 000 years, likely leaving lasting effects across the surrounding region.
A massive solar storm that struck Earth over 14 000 years ago has been identified as the strongest ever recorded. Traces of the event were discovered in ancient tree rings, revealing a sharp spike in radiocarbon levels in 12 350 BC. The finding extends the known limits of solar activity and provides a rare reference point for dating events in the Late Glacial period.
A visible aurora has been recorded from the surface of Mars for the first time. NASA’s Perseverance rover detected a faint green glow of atomic oxygen triggered by a solar storm, confirming long-standing predictions about atmospheric emissions. The detection provides a new way to study Martian space weather from the surface.
