A cyclone parked over Lithuania is not going anywhere soon. Rain will continue, with possible thunderstorms in places, according to forecaster Paulius Starkus. Temperatures will stay around 20 degrees Celsius.
A Lithuanian research center and a scientist are at odds over a new way to make nitrocellulose from hemp. Nitrocellulose is essential for gunpowder and ammunition, giving the invention potential military use. The dispute centers on credit and control of the breakthrough.
Lithuania's autumn will start with rain and possibly thunderstorms, according to meteorologist Elena Klyukina. A cold front will bring stronger winds, but temperatures will stay around 20 degrees Celsius. The forecaster spoke to LRT Radio.
Lithuania's weather is about to turn cooler and wetter as the calendar autumn begins. The meteorologist Teresė Kaunienė forecasts rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in the coming days. By the weekend, daytime temperatures will drop to 16-21 degrees Celsius.
The last day of August will bring some brief rain but still warm weather, with temperatures hitting 26 degrees in places. But September 1 will be cooler and windier, according to forecaster Ineta Daunoravičiūtė. The change marks the start of autumn.
Cats often chew on their owners' hair, and a veterinarian has explained why. The behavior can stem from grooming instincts, since cats treat their humans like part of their social group. It might also be a sign of affection or a way to get attention. Stress or boredom could drive the habit, and sometimes a lack of certain nutrients is the cause. Knowing the reason helps owners respond properly.
Researchers analyzed data from over 14,000 UK Biobank participants, including 2,122 shift workers. They found that shift work may be linked to a gradual reduction in the volume of certain brain regions. The average age of participants was 47, and the findings were reported by PsyPost.
If you compress Earth's 4.5 billion years into a single calendar year, modern humans appear only on the evening of December 31st. All of written human history would take just a few dozen seconds before midnight. This analogy helps grasp how brief human existence is compared to the planet's age.
A Vilnius University astronomer has named two discovered asteroids after the Nida and Šventoji rivers. Kazimieras Černis, along with Edvardas Černis and Latvian colleague Ilgmars Eglītis, made the discoveries and proposed the names. The university announced this on Monday.
ISM University of Management and Economics has decided to examine a complaint about possible academic ethics violations. The complaint concerns Mindaugas Sinkevičius's doctoral dissertation and was forwarded by the academic ethics controller. The university's ethics committee will look into it.
Ryškiai geltonai žydinčios rykštenės neretai laikomos dekoratyviais augalais, tačiau dalis jų yra invazinės rūšys, darančios žalą gamtai. Jos sudaro tankius sąžalynus, nustelbia vietines augalų rūšis ir keičia natūralias buveines. Aplinkosaugininkai primena, kaip atskirti invazines rykštenes nuo vietinės paprastosios rykštenės ir kokių veiksmų imtis, kad būtų stabdomas jų plitimas. Apie tai rašoma išplatintame pranešime.
Scientists have discovered a new, rare monkey species in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The animals are dark-colored with cream snouts and are very vocal. Researchers say the region still holds many unknown animal species.
Lithuania hosted the 37th International Biology Olympiad in Vilnius in July. The host country's students earned two silver and two bronze medals. The competition brought together the world's top young biologists.
Psychologists say intelligent people often have two traits that others might mistake for flaws. Research shows high intellect is linked to less obvious character traits. Experts from Psychology Today explain these signs.
Researchers at Vilnius University's Faculty of Physics have developed a sensor for measuring radiation doses. The device can accurately detect radiation, identify its sources, and determine their intensity and location. This innovation could improve radiation monitoring in various settings.
Lithuanian students brought home seven medals from the 12th European Geography Olympiad. The competition took place in Varna, Bulgaria, from June 28 to July 3. The team's haul included a mix of gold, silver, and bronze.
Environmental officials ran preventive checks on water bodies from April 1 to July 30. They inspected 32 water bodies with 45 targeted raids, looking for illegal wastewater discharges and checking sewage outlets. They also reviewed how residents near the water manage their waste.
Lithuania saw a heat wave in late June and early July that broke all-time records. Meteorologists at Meteo LT said the event hadn't occurred in 250 years. The extreme temperatures set several historical highs across the country.
A small cyclone from the south will bring heavy rains and squally winds to Lithuania on Wednesday. It will push out the hot air mass from the region. Cloud cover will be variable throughout the day.
Meteorologists have issued an urgent warning about extreme heat. They call it a natural disaster. The warning includes specific recommendations for people to stay safe.
