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The researchers successfully virtualized Red Storm supercomputer using the Palacios virtual machine monitor, running communication-intensive benchmarks with extremely high performance. The system achieved a measured overhead of less than 5 percent, demonstrating the feasibility of virtualizing large-scale parallel computing systems.
Tropical Storm Edzani is undergoing significant changes, with its rainfall confined to the southeast and a fully exposed low-level circulation center. The storm is elongating due to strong westerly winds, eventually transitioning into an extra-tropical storm and moving safely away from land areas.
Edzani, once a powerful cyclone, has lost its 'roundness' and become asymmetrical. The storm's convection is decreasing, indicating further weakening.
A recent scientific conference highlighted the effects of unseasonal summer storms on UK marine life, including a surge in deadly jellyfish and rare seabird sightings. The event brought together representatives from various sectors to discuss conservation measures and environmental change.
Despite being over land, Tropical Cyclone Laurence is still bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to northern coastal areas of West Australia. The cyclone has downgraded to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
Tropical Cyclone Laurence made landfall in Western Australia with sustained winds of up to 86 mph. The storm is expected to track deeper into the continent and dissipate over the next two days.
Research reveals how aerosols from pollution contribute to isolated thunderstorm clouds, improving climate scientists' understanding of the interaction between aerosols and clouds. Wind shear plays a crucial role in determining whether pollution swells or saps storms, with strong wind shear conditions hindering thunderhead formation.
Tropical Storm Laurence is forecasted to make its second landfall in Australia, impacting the northern Kimberley coast and potentially causing heavy rainfall and beach erosion. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take action in preparation for the cyclone's arrival.
Tropical Cyclone Mick made a quick landfall over Fiji's main island of Viti Levu as a Category 2 Cyclone, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds. The storm has weakened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds near 63 mph.
Cyclone Cleo's maximum sustained winds dropped to 69 mph as it moved into an area with increased vertical wind shear, further weakening the storm. The tropical storm is forecast to become extra-tropical over the next several days.
Cleo intensified from a Tropical Storm to a Cyclone, strengthening overnight and developing an eye. The MODIS instrument captured an image of Cleo on December 8 at 08:15 UTC, showing sustained winds near 109 mph with higher gusts.
Tropical Storm Cleo formed in the southern Indian Ocean after experiencing rapid strengthening due to low wind shear and warm ocean waters. The storm was centered approximately 425 nautical miles east-southeast of Diego Garcia at maximum sustained winds near 52 mph.
Tropical Storm Bongani is forecast to head south through the Mozambique Channel and parallel the coast of Madagascar over the next 5 days. The storm has weakened due to interaction with land, but may re-intensify briefly before weakening.
Researchers apply aerospace principles to create a durable and efficient wave-energy system that can be placed anywhere in the ocean. The system effectively cancels incoming waves, capturing their energy while flattening them out.
Tropical Storm Anja has weakened, with its maximum sustained winds dropping to 63 mph thanks to NASA's QuikScat satellite. The storm is moving south-southeast at 23 mph and is expected to dissipate by the weekend, posing no threat to landmasses.
NASA's GOES satellite captures images of Tropical Storm Ida's landfall on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The storm is expected to produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the southeastern US.
Research papers published in Geophysical Research Letters highlight regional warming trends in Antarctica, improved models for shoreline loss, and the contribution of reservoirs to triggering devastating earthquakes. Scientists have developed new methods to analyze climate data, storm impacts on shorelines, and natural hazards.
A three-dimensional image of Tropical Storm Neki was created using TRMM Precipitation Radar instrument data. The storm showed a small area with powerful thunderstorms at heights of up to 52,493 feet.
Tropical Storm Parma is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to Vietnam before and after landfall. The storm has already caused significant damage and loss of life in China, with reports of three fatalities and over 35,000 people evacuated.
A new study by University of Southampton researchers found that sea levels have been rising across the south coast of England, substantially increasing the risk of flooding during storms. The team's data set covers over 150 years of historic sea level change, revealing a steady rise of 1.2-2.2 mm per year.
Tropical Depression Parma has weakened but is still causing trouble in the Philippines with public storm warning signals in effect for many areas. The satellite image shows high, cold thunderstorm cloud tops in Parma, associated with moderate to heavy rainfall.
Tropical Storm Grace formed suddenly near the Azores Islands and is expected to merge with a non-tropical low-pressure system. The storm has sustained winds of up to 65mph and is forecasted to bring rainfall to Ireland.
A recent study found that only one species of seabird, the European storm petrel, is severely impacted by cohabitation with invasive black rats on Mediterranean islands. The presence of rats has led to a 68% risk of extinction for procellariiforme seabirds.
Researchers predict global temperature will increase by 0.15 degrees Centigrade from 2009 to 2014 due to anthropogenic forcing and solar irradiance. The study suggests a recent ice age on Mars, with layered deposits indicating climate oscillations, and sheds light on human's role in global dimming through aerosol emissions.
NASA's GOES-11 satellite indicates two areas of showers and thunderstorms that may develop in the Eastern Pacific, potentially replacing Tropical Storm Ignacio. The storm is expected to weaken due to adverse conditions, including cooler waters.
A study analyzing business return to New Orleans post-Katrina found that businesses reopening cited damage to physical locations and financing as primary concerns, while those remaining closed ranked levee protection as top concern. The study used repeated telephone surveys of businesses from December 2005 to October 2007.
Researchers captured a one-second image of gigantic jets, which are highly charged meteorological events that flash up to the lower levels of space. The study reveals that these events have comparable electrical charges to conventional lightning, but travel farther and faster due to thinner air.
NASA satellites are tracking Tropical Depression Ana as it drenches Puerto Rico and poses a threat to the US and British Virgin Islands. Ana is expected to produce heavy rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches over these regions, with isolated maximums of 6 inches in mountainous terrain.
Researchers from Caltech have observed a large system of storm clouds on Titan, revealing clouds near the equator for the first time. The discovery has significant implications for understanding the hydrological cycle on Titan and challenges previous speculations about cloud formation in dry regions.
Two NASA satellites captured images of the weakening tropical storm Dolores, which has faded into a remnant low pressure area. The storms' winds and clouds were tracked using QuikScat and CloudSat, revealing intense rainfall and towering cloud formations.
The study documents the extent of flooding and damage in the Ayeyarwady River delta after Cyclone Nargis, with findings including storm surges up to 5 meters high. Researchers recommend implementing a cyclone education program, developing flood maps, and constructing cyclone-safe buildings to reduce future loss of life.
The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite captured a unique image of both tropical storm Carlos and Dolores on July 15, 2009. The image shows the horizontal pattern of rain intensity within storms, with false-colored areas indicating rainfall between 20-40 millimeters per hour.
The NCAR system combines satellite data, computer weather models, and AI techniques to identify rapidly evolving storms and potential areas of turbulence. Pilots on selected transoceanic routes will receive real-time turbulence updates, providing critical situational awareness.
Magnetic blast waves can pinpoint and predict the location where space storms dissipate energy, which is equivalent to 50 gigawatts of power or 10 large power stations. The eye of the storm is located in space beyond low-Earth orbits, providing advance warning of arrival.
The NASA TRMM satellite shows Cyclone Bijli's intense rainfall, peaking at 129 millimeters (5.07 inches) in Bangladesh, causing heavy flooding and tropical storm-force winds. The animation tracks the storm's development from birth to landfall on April 17, 2009.
Scientists have successfully resolved features of cells as small as 20-30 nanometers using Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (STORM), a new 'super-resolution' fluorescence microscopy technique. This breakthrough allows for the visualization of cellular structures at the level where they work.
Researchers at MIT aim to improve weather forecasting by using robotic aircraft and advanced flight plans that consider millions of variables. The goal is to gain more time for planning, saving lives and reducing the impact on customers.
Using NASA satellite data, forecasters can now more accurately predict the timing of two out of three dust events. This capability is crucial for issuing early warnings to populations at risk for dust-related health complications.
A NASA study confirms a link between rising Arctic storm activity and accelerated sea ice drift, which may serve as a negative feedback mechanism for global warming. The research suggests that the Arctic's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide could increase, offering a potential solution to climate change.
New research links human-driven changes in westerly winds to hotter and drier springs in the US Southwest. The shift in winter storm tracks has resulted in less precipitation and warmer conditions earlier in the year, affecting snowpack, hydrology, and water resources.
Researchers found that Saharan dust storms provide essential iron minerals, enabling plants to thrive in nutrient-poor regions. This discovery sheds light on how the Atlantic Ocean supports plant growth despite being referred to as an 'ocean desert',
Astronomers capture high-resolution images of Jupiter's turbulent atmosphere using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the W. M. Keck Observatory. The images reveal increased changes in the planet's atmosphere, including a color change from white to red near the Great Red Spot.
A team of scientists from Johns Hopkins University used data from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and multiple telescopes to observe the high winds in Jupiter's Little Red Spot. The winds have increased substantially over previous storms, with maximum speeds reaching 384 miles per hour, surpassing Category 5 storm thresholds.
A team of researchers has developed a unified theory of lightning discharges, explaining how different types of lightning form. The study reveals that blue jets and bolts from the blue are triggered by specific charge imbalances in clouds, with the height of the cloud influencing their formation.
Researchers Phoebe Lam and James Bishop found that the Kamchatka Peninsula and Kuril Islands are the key sources of iron in the Western North Pacific, contrary to previous assumptions. This discovery has significant implications for understanding climate change and the role of iron in the ocean carbon cycle.
The latest guide from USDA Forest Service highlights energy conservation as the most significant benefit of urban trees in temperate interior West. A mature hardwood tree can bring annual savings of $40 in electricity and $15 in heating costs, while reducing power plant emissions.
Scientists found that summer storms in the Southeast drop more rainfall on weekdays than weekends. The study suggests that atmospheric pollution from humans may be driving this trend, as pollution levels peak midweek.
Researchers found that El Nino winters lead to altered jet stream positions, resulting in intensified storm activity in several US regions. The study analyzed daily records of snow and rainfall events over 49 US winters, finding a connection between ENSO events and increased probability of severe winter storms.
Research into giant perturbations on Jupiter reveals that jet streams go deep into the planet's atmosphere, with storms forming among deepest clouds. The team used a combination of telescopes to observe the phenomenon, finding surprising similarities with previous cases.
A new 11-year solar cycle is expected to bring increased risks for power grids, communications, GPS signals, and cell phones. The first sunspot appeared in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the beginning of Solar Cycle 24.
Researchers at CU-Boulder predict wetter storms in the Arctic and mid-latitudes due to global warming, with increased precipitation over individual storms but no clear trend in net precipitation. Higher CO2 levels warm the atmosphere, leading to more water-holding capacity and increased storm moisture content.
A study by Princeton University engineers reveals that cities can increase the intensity of summer thunderstorms, with rainfall up to 30% higher than surrounding areas. The researchers also found that urban environments can alter a storm's life cycle and lead to more flash flooding.
A Dartmouth economist projects steady growth in 401(k) retirement savings, citing the growing importance of personal savings plans. Most concerns about a pension crisis are overstated, with future retirees expected to have substantial wealth, five times that of current retirees.
Researchers found that specialized diets of bat species may contribute to their extinction risk. Contrary to previous studies, dietary breadth was not related to geographic range size or wing structure.
A NASA airborne expedition will investigate how chemical compounds are transported into the stratosphere, affecting cloud formation and climate. The mission aims to document the life cycle of widespread clouds and understand their impact on a warming climate.
A CU-Boulder team is part of a massive field campaign studying tropical storms' impact on global warming and stratospheric ozone depletion. The team will use three NASA aircraft, seven satellites, and other instruments to collect data on chemical compounds, high-altitude clouds, and their influence on the Earth's radiation budget.
CMEs can produce radiation storms, but detecting them through radio signals may provide warning to astronauts and satellite operators. Strong CME shocks accelerate particles in the solar wind, producing both radio signals and radiation storms.
A 10% increase in urban green space could reduce surface temperatures by as much as 4°C, effectively 'climate proofing' cities. However, this may not significantly impact the amount of rainwater captured and retained by urban areas.
Speaker Pelosi and Senator Alexander receive the George E. Brown Jr. Science, Engineering and Technology Leadership Award for their roles in promoting US innovation and competitiveness. They were chosen for leading the House Democrats' Innovation Agenda and championing science research.
Scientists forecast a moderately strong or weak solar storm cycle starting in March 2008 and peaking in October 2011 or August 2012. The panel's predictions are evenly split on the intensity of the cycle, with some expecting a record-breaker.