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Hungary's bee population at risk, warns national beekeepers' association

By August, the drought and extreme heat have all but wiped out natural sources of pollen, leaving bees starving and parched.

euronews.com ·2026-08-30

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Rising temperatures in the Himalayas have led to an alarming increase in glacial lakes. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature, the number of glacial lakes in the region has surged by 1,362 over the past nine years. The research, conducted by the University of Zurich and the University of Leeds, utilized satellite data to track changes in glacial lakes across the Himalayas from 2015 to 2022. The findings indicate that the region has witnessed a significant rise in the number of glacial lakes, which are formed when meltwater from glaciers accumulates in depressions. The study revealed that the total number of glacial lakes in the Himalayas has increased from 4,575 in 2015 to 5,937 in 2022. This represents a 30% increase over the seven-year period. The researchers attribute the growth in glacial lakes to rising temperatures and the resulting increase in glacier melt. As the planet continues to warm, glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at an unprecedented rate, leading to the formation of new glacial lakes. The study's lead author, Dr. Daniel, stated that the increase in glacial lakes poses a significant threat to communities living downstream. "Glacial lakes can be a source of freshwater, but they also pose a significant risk of glacial lake outburst floods," he said. Glacial lake outburst floods occur when a glacial lake suddenly bursts, releasing massive amounts of water downstream. These events can be devastating, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The Himalayas are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns affecting the region's glaciers and ecosystems. The study's findings highlight the need for continued monitoring and research into the impacts of climate change on glacial lakes and communities in the Himalayas. The research was funded by the University of Zurich and the University of Leeds, and the data used in the study was provided by the European Space Agency.

2026-08-30 ·hani.co.kr

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2026-08-30 ·hani.co.kr

Telescopium the Telescope is below the Teapot

Telescopium the Telescope is a constellation that appears best in southern skies, south of the Teapot. Look for it in dark skies.

2026-08-30 ·earthsky.org

Meet the ‘gentle’ lemur with a dangerous taste for bamboo

2026-08-30 ·indianexpress.com

Meet the ‘gentle’ lemur with a dangerous taste for bamboo

2026-08-30 ·indianexpress.com

Researchers find Britain’s 11th-century ‘Conquest Man’ was Scandinavian – but did he land with the Norman army?

It’s ‘plausible’, though more likely the Humberside resident was one of many immigrants to Viking-controlled Danelaw One of the most consequential showdowns in the history of the British Isles, the Battle of Hastings is seen as the foundational event of the Anglo-Saxons’ conquest by their Norman enemy across the Channel.

2026-08-30 ·theguardian.com

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