Environment
Indonesia forest fires remain high despite heavy rains
In July alone, nearly 100,000 hectares were burned, almost double the figure recorded in the same month in 2023, when Indonesia was severely affected by the El Niño phen…
Rain
Browse ScienceInfo articles and explainers related to Rain.
Topic archive
Articles about Rain
1,215 published items.
Archeology
234 million years ago, there was a rain that lasted 2 million years - Beware of a repeat disaster!
234 million years ago, nature created a continuous rainfall that lasted for 2 million years. This event triggered the third mass extinction and the rise of the dinosaurs.
Discover science
Why is it warm when it snows and cold when it melts?
Snow, sleet or snow showers are a natural phenomenon, similar to rain but it is a rain of small ice crystals.
Environment
The North is about to welcome a new cold spell, temperatures will drop sharply
In the upcoming cold spell, temperatures in the North will continue to drop sharply to very cold levels.
Discover science
Black, stinking floodwaters appear in the US and scientists warn of a terrifying warning
The bizarre 'rolling' floodwaters in Arizona could be harmful to many species of creatures, even humans.
1001 mystery
The mystery of the 'blood rain' that appears continuously in India
Not long ago, a mysterious phenomenon quietly appeared in India, 'blood rain' fell continuously for two months, causing countless speculations and discussions.
Biology
Disaster after historic earthquake in Türkiye: Millions of caterpillars land, images make everyone 'shudder'
After the historic earthquake on February 6, Türkiye - the most affected country - is still suffering the consequences.
Environment
The island has rain all year round, thousand-year-old trees grow close together like a fairy world.
Yakushima is an island in Japan with a very humid climate, which helps maintain an ancient deciduous forest full of creatures and plants, especially deciduous trees.
Biology
Vietnam has a rare mushroom that only lasts 10 hours and is sought after by China: Priced at millions per kilo!
What is so special about this precious mushroom that it is so expensive?
Discover science
Why does a strange rain always fall on an 1800-year-old temple every June?
The 1,800-year-old temple surprises many people because it always rains on the afternoon of June 19 every year. What is the reason behind it?
Space science
The earth is about to shake, raining diamonds everywhere?
Several continents on Earth show signs of tearing apart. This has happened many times in the past, accompanied by raining diamonds - quite literally.
Space science
NASA says: Saturn's rings will 'disappear' by 2025
According to scientists, the time for humans to be able to clearly see Saturn's rings is only about 18 months before they become visible.
Animal world
When it rains, where do the birds take shelter?
On rainy days, birds need to find shelter to protect their feathers from getting wet. Different species of birds choose to hide in different places.
Discover science
China's Lost Cities: Majestic Nature, Ancient Cities Filled with the Past
Where is the picturesque Jiangnan water town, surrounded by misty rain and smoke, living off the grace of the ocean? It is Zhejiang.
Discover science
Why does the sound of running water help us sleep better?
The sound of ocean waves, the murmur of a stream, the patter of rain - many people say that these sounds of water help them fall asleep easily. Why is that?