Earthquake sensors can help forecast how hurricanes intensify

BOM orders an inquiry after tumultuous 12 months, but will it restore trust?

Bureau of Meteorology website backlash sparks independent inquiry Fri 7 Aug 2026 at 6:33am In short: BOM chief executive Stuart Minchin has announced an independent review to examine whether the nation's weather forecaster is meeting the needs of Australians. Farmers say they no longer trust the BOM to inform their critical and expensive business decisions. The review panel is expected to report back by the end of March next year.

Gen Digital raises annual forecast on strong cybersecurity demand

How drought threatens electricity supplies in Europe

How drought threatens electricity supplies in Europe August 6, 2026Riverbeds reduced to tiny streams, asphalt melting like butter, dried-up fields — these are currently the images of drought in Central and Southeastern Europe. The record-breaking lack of rainfall in recent months and this summer's heatwaves have caused severe damage to the region's economy and infrastructure. In the agriculture sector, it has been clear for some time that harvests in Southeastern Europe, especially maize and...

The best dehumidifiers to use if you have a small room or apartment

As someone from Florida, I’m more than familiar with what an overload of humidity feels like, and how unbearable it can be at times. And when you step indoors, you don’t want that humid feeling to follow you. A dehumidifier made for small rooms can help you avoid having that sticky, muggy air lingering in your space, whether you live in a cozy (read: little) house or apartment.