The idea of the heat island — that densely built-up urban areas are considerably hotter than the rural and semi-rural landscapes that surround them — has been extensively studied and is widely accepted by academics and the public.
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NASA Sees Remnants of Tropical Cyclone Kenneth Over Northern Mozambique
NASA’s Aqua satellite provided a visible image of the remnant clouds and storms still lingering over northern Mozambique on April 26.
Clearing an Icy Windshield Is About to Get Easier, Says UBC Engineer
Scraping an icy windshield can be a seasonal struggle for those that live in colder climates.
NASA’s Aqua Satellite Tracks Tropical Cyclone Lorna
As Tropical Storm Lorna continued moving in a southerly direction in the Southeastern Indian Ocean, NASA’s Aqua satellite passed overhead and provided forecasters with a look at the storm.
A Study Describes the Migratory Divide Towards the Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Sea in Red-Neck Phalarope Populations
When winter comes, populations of red-neck phalarope from the Western Palearctic migrate to two different destinations –the Pacific Ocean or the Arabian Sea- following an exceptional migratory divide strategy which has never been described in this geographical area.
What Does the Future of Kilauea Hold?
Ever since Hawaii’s Kilauea stopped erupting in August 2018, ceasing activity for the first time in 35 years, scientists have been wondering about the volcano’s future.


