Weather & Science'We were having dinner when a tree crashed through our house'The family were having dinner when 70mph gusts brought the tree crashing down onto their home.See moreMore newsThousands still without power as Storm Amy sweeps through NIA yellow wind warning for all of Northern Ireland remains in place until 23:59 BST on Saturday.Storm Amy brings widespread damage to ScotlandA caravan in Kinloss was flattened during Storm Amy.Major outdoor motocross event halted due to windsThe event is the UK's largest outdoor motocross event, with up to 100,000 visitors expected. Markets cancelled as storm brings wind and rainMarkets including Ross-on-Wye and Worcester are cancelled as Storm Amy sweeps in across the UK.Storm Amy sees road flood as river burstsHow to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cutThe birds that fly into hurricanesTrouble brewing: Could Storm Amy spoil your cuppa?Storm warning cancels Great Scottish Run child eventsSevere weather explainedThe Caribbean island defying an existential threatA year after record-breaking Hurricane Beryl, the Caribbean is still reeling – but in Grenada, defiant traditions are fuelling its climate resilience.The biggest myths about sun protection From when exactly to use sunscreen to whether beach umbrellas really work, this is what scientific research tells us about staying safe in the sun.Why cool air is becoming a luxury many Americans can't affordSweltering summers are making an air conditioner a lifesaving device. 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Can scientists help it keep its cool?How climate change is altering our brainsAs heatwaves become more intense with climate change, scientists are racing to understand how extreme heat changes the way our brains work.WatchWhy space debris is a looming crisisIn the past decade, the dramatic surge in satellite launches has left space cluttered with junk.2 May 2025Weather & scienceWhy 'snowy' New York winters are a bit of a mythWhile New York winters are often depicted as snowy wonderlands, the city's never been as snowy as you think.11 Feb 2025Weather & scienceCan new research predict 'the big one'?Seismic imaging off the Pacific Coast could reveal where the next big earthquake might strike.4 Oct 2024Weather & scienceEarth tides: Why our planet's crust has tides tooHow do they differ from the ocean? A geophysicist breaks it down for us.28 Sep 2024Weather & scienceThe science behind the 'mini moon' entering Earth's orbitAn asteroid is going to circle our planet for two months this autumn before going on its way.25 Sep 2024Weather & scienceEarth's spectacular and remote 'capital' of lightningWith storms occurring between 140 and 160 nights a year, it's no wonder this remote part of Venezuela is a world-record holder.6 Aug 2024World of wonderWhy giant hailstones are on the riseAlthough huge hailstones are still rare, there are signs that their frequency and size are increasing.19 Apr 2024Weather & scienceWhat 'zombie fires' are and why they pose a risk for CanadaOver 100 fires in one province alone have been burning under the Canadian snow at an unprecedented rate.1 Mar 2024Weather & scienceWhat happens when it rains space debrisA bus-sized satellite has become the latest piece to fall to Earth. 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