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Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland's volcanoes?

Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland's volcanoes?

One of the greatest risks to tourists is a phreatic explosion - a blast of hot steam, ash and rocks that comes with little warning.
Sat Nov 02 2024
The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries

The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Odour pollution: Ammonia gas detected at Sungai Pandan - Johor DOE

Odour pollution: Ammonia gas detected at Sungai Pandan - Johor DOE

According to DOE, ammonia gas is commonly used by industries such as fertiliser factories and ice manufacturing plants.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains

The eruption followed a series of small yet intense earthquakes in the Sundhnuks crater series.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars

Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars

Mars harbors water in the form of ice at its polar regions and in its subsurface.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now

Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now

Sailors donned ice vests to beat the searing Mediterranean heat in Marseille.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds

Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds

Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat

Ice baths and ventilators: India's hospitals adapt to killer heat

Over 100 dead and 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases were recorded in India.
Sat Jun 29 2024
McDonald’s to end AI trial in US over ordering mishaps

McDonald’s to end AI trial in US over ordering mishaps

The AI's reliability is questioned after mishaps like adding bacon to ice cream and ordering hundreds of dollars in chicken nuggets.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day

Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day

Winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said.
Thu May 30 2024
Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava

Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava

Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December

Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December

The eruption sent fountains of molten rock soaring from a roughly 3 km-long fissure.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold

Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold

The eruption left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines, cutting hot water to parts of Reykjanes peninsula during freezing temperatures.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures

Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures

Fountains of lava spews from 3 km long fissure.
Thu Feb 08 2024
The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts

The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts

After years of stability, Antarctica's sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.
Sun Jan 28 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024