Missouri and the World
Scientists say increasingly common heatwaves could be causing serious damage to bee populations – not necessarily by killing the insects outright, but by severely harming their ability to reproduce.
New research published in the Journal of Thermal Biology found that extreme heat dramatically reduced fertility in red mason bees, an important pollinator species common in British gardens and orchards. [Read more…] about Heatwaves may be quietly devastating bee populations, scientists warn
For decades, Antarctica appeared to behave differently from the rest of the warming planet.
While Arctic sea ice declined rapidly as global temperatures rose, the frozen sea surrounding Antarctica seemed surprisingly resilient. In some years, Antarctic sea ice even expanded slightly, leading scientists to believe the southern polar region might respond more slowly to climate change than other parts of the world.
But that assumption may now be breaking down. [Read more…] about Scientists thought Antarctica would resist global warming for longer – now they’re worried
A powerful hailstorm that swept across southwest Missouri killed a zoo animal, shattered car windshields, damaged buildings, and knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses, according to local officials and weather authorities.
The storm struck the Springfield and Greene County area on April 28, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as softballs as severe weather moved across parts of the central United States.
According to USA Today and the Springfield News-Leader, meteorologists with the National Weather Service measured hail up to four inches in diameter during the storm, with one report in Greene County reaching 4.75 inches. [Read more…] about Massive Missouri hailstorm kills zoo animal and smashes vehicles
