Isaac's eye wall to pass 'right over' Louisiana sinkhole

August 29, 2012

Slow-moving Isaac is dumping heavy rains and still producing a significant storm surge across southeastern Louisiana.Strong bands of thunderstorms continue to develop over water in the eastern semicircle and also southwest of the center. They have occasionally

Meteoric explosion and sonic boom effect reported in United Kingdom

August 29, 2012

There are many reports of a meteorite that exploded over South Wales in Southwest Britain on August 27, 2012. People across UK reported that they saw bright light in sky around 11:10 PM local time. Meteorite exploded near town Cwmbran. Police said they have received

Planet Earth supports one-third less life than previously thought

August 29, 2012

New study show that the living biomass on Earth is much lower than previously thought. Scientist estimate Earth’s total number of microbes and total living biomass to be, respectively, 50–78% and 10–45% lower than previous estimates. Biomass is the mass of

Access to water resources key for food security

August 29, 2012

Recurring droughts highlight need to better manage water resources and safeguard food security. Ongoing worldwide drought has hurt global grain production and contributed to food price spikes every other year since 2007.One of the key messages that FAO is

Category 1 Hurricane Isaac lashing the Gulf Coast with thunderstorms, gusty winds and storm surge flooding

August 29, 2012

Residents along the northern Gulf coast are bracing for the arrival of Isaac, which was recently upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane. Center of Isaac nearing the coast of southeast Louisiana. Storm surge flooding already occurring along the coast of southeast