Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Fujiwhara effect: When Tropical Cyclones go dancing

Posted on 26 July, 2017 by

Did you know that Tropical Cyclones sometimes go dancing? This interesting phenomena is called the Fujiwhara effect*, which can be seen this week in the Eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico. Sometimes, when tropical cyclones get close to … Continue reading →

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What is causing my hay fever?

Posted on 7 July, 2017 by

It’s that time of year again when grass pollen is in the air across the UK. For many people this brings all the symptoms of hay fever: runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. The NHS says hay fever is one … Continue reading →

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