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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I visited the sunny Scottish island that feels more like a chic Caribbean beach holiday
I HAD only been awake for an hour and I'd immersed myself in Scandinavia and the Caribbean, with a side helping of haggis. Such is the joyful confusion of taking a holiday on Scotland's sunshine island of Tiree. 4 4 4 Dubbing somewhere the 'sunniest place in Scotland' sounds like faint praise — a bit like awarding a prize for the sandiest part of the Sahara or best-ever episode of Crossroads. But, thanks to the Gulf Stream, Tiree — with its population of barely 600 — really does have more hours of sunshine than anywhere on the UK mainland per year, despite its chilly-looking position in the Inner Hebrides islands. Checking into the Reef Inn after the three-hour ferry crossing from the pretty mainland town of Oban, I felt I'd been transported to a chic boutique bolthole in Helsinki or Stockholm. While so many hotels in the Scottish Highlands and Islands have maintained a traditional decor of wall-to-wall tartan and complimentary shortbread, the Reef Inn does things differently. Pale wood floors, sheepskin throws, a white four-poster bed and funky Scandi-retro furniture fitted in fabulously well with the views out over an unusual landscape. Unusual because Tiree doesn't have the soaring mountains, blind glens and deep forests you would expect from the Hebrides. This island is table-mat flat, giving the views from my window a gorgeously calming air, with the rolling grasslands and the odd cottage being the only distraction from the panoramically large blue skies, dotted with the smallest ice cream scoops of cloud. After a delicious breakfast of potato scones and vegetarian haggis, I drove to explore Tiree's main draw — its quite stupendous beaches. Turquoise waters There are dozens of coves, bays and yawning stretches of sand tucked into the folds of Tiree, but none are more beautiful than Balephetrish. Located on the western edge of this tiny, 12 mile by three mile island, I began strolling along an immense curve of sand the colour of vanilla and milk, and as soft as gossamer, all backed by Mohican tufts of marram grass. Discover the Scenic Arran Coastal Way It's a gorgeous day and yet, as the turquoise waters kiss the shoreline, I'm the only person here barring one man grappling manfully with his surfboard, perhaps in training for the Tiree Wave Classic event which is held every October. I don't even have to scrunch up my eyes to pretend that I'm in one of the quieter, more chic Caribbean islands, like Anguilla or Grand Turk, except there's no sun loungers and nobody trying to get me to buy overpriced cocktails. Tiree offers something far more disorientating than a shot of rum; this is an island that's home to some deeply strange structures known as 'brochs'. Built sometime between the first century BC and the first century AD, it's believed that these circular stone structures were lived in by invaders from England, who ruled over the local population. The broch I clambered around, called Dun Mor Vaul, still has its lower circular stone walls intact. With just a few hardy sheep for company, the view from the summit here is enchanting; a soft, whispering breeze rustles the clusters of thrift sea pink flowers, while skylarks and oystercatchers sing their way out over the silver and tin coloured waves. 4 Back on Balephetrish Bay later that day, I sigh as the sand slips between my toes and the sun casts its beam upon my shoulders. I'm seriously starting to wonder why I ever submitted to an eight-hour flight to Barbados. Tiree is the Caribbean beach holiday destination you can reach without a passport. And it turns out that haggis, heat and the Hebrides make for a surprisingly seductive combination.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
The ocean is changing colour – why it's a threat to marine life
A recent study reveals that over a fifth of the world's ocean has darkened in the last two decades, reducing the surface layers of the sea that receive light, known as photic zones, and where most marine life exists. The darkening is attributed to factors like increased rainfall, agricultural runoff, harmful algal blooms, and climate change, with significant changes observed near the poles, the Gulf Stream, and the Baltic Sea. Reduced photic zones may force marine animals closer to the surface, increasing competition for resources and potentially altering the entire marine ecosystem, according to Tim Smyth of Plymouth Marine Laboratory. Changes in the ocean's photic zones could impact human activities such as recreation, transport, and food supply, potentially affecting the availability of prey and driving predators closer to shore. Researchers used data from NASA's Ocean Color Web satellite and developed an algorithm to measure light in seawater, finding that over 9% of the ocean saw its lit zones reduced by more than 50 meters.
India.com
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
'Silent nuclear blast to cause massive destruction...,' chilling prediction by 'living Nostradamus' who predicted Corona
New Delhi: Athos Salomi is also known as the Living Nostradamus. Salomi, who predicted dozens of global events for 2024, has expressed concern over a 'silent nuclear explosion' that is just seconds away from the world. Let's find out what predictions Living Nostradamus has made that have caused an uproar. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Salomi has issued several terrifying warnings considering the current geopolitical scenario and the increasing conflicts around the world. He has stated that the war in Ukraine will end, but no one will emerge victorious. Additionally, he warned of an 'invisible war' that could blow up a nuclear reactor, causing massive devastation. Athos has warned about the 'partial shutdown' of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), also known as the Gulf Stream. This will have a terrible impact on temperatures in Europe. He also expressed concern about a severe drought in Western Europe and the possibility of sudden floods in cities like New York, Mumbai, and Lagos. Salome has predicted an unannounced agreement stating that by 2025 the conflict will stabilize, borders will become stable, and Ukraine will become a 'buffer state'. Salome warned that there will be no winners in this war; it will end due to economic reasons. Meanwhile, Salome stated that there will be a war that is not broadcast on television, but it continues every day. One such conflict includes the underground conflict between Iran and Israel. Drone attacks, industrial sabotage, and cyberattacks have already created a silent stage for war. Heavy devastation will be caused by a nuclear reactor explosion. The biggest threat is the destruction of the Iranian nuclear reactor, which will have global environmental and political repercussions. This will lead to massive devastation. He warned that the world is just seconds away from a silent nuclear explosion. Only three world leaders are aware of the true severity of this threat. Wealthy individuals are already preparing. In this regard, Salome revealed that the behaviour of wealthy people around the world indicates that they are already preparing for such a disaster, while pretending that everything is fine in front of the common people. Such individuals are trying to obtain passports from neutral countries like Switzerland, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Singapore.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Living Nostradamus who predicted Covid issues chilling warning of impending nuclear crisis as billionaires are already ready for it
A man from Brazil named Athos Salome who is 38 years old is being called the 'Living Nostradamus' because of his accurate predictions. He predicted big events like the Covid pandemic , Queen Elizabeth's death, and the Microsoft global outage. Now, he has made a scary warning about a 'silent nuclear crisis' that could happen any second, claims report. Athos Salome Prediction As per the DailyMail report, he says the Ukraine war will not officially end, but it will 'freeze' with no winner declared. Ukraine will become a 'buffer state', and borders will stay frozen. The real reason for this frozen war is to prevent a financial crash in Europe, not just about territory. As mentioned in the DailyMail report, Salome believes it's not about winning the war, but about being worn out economically. He says borders are quietly being reshaped, not in a physical way, but through money and finance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dog licks arent kisses. Heres what your dog really means when it licks you. Novelodge Undo Salome says the world's richest 1% are already preparing for a big disaster in 2025 , even though they act like things are stable. These elites are buying gold and land in 'safe' places like Uruguay and Alberta. They are also stocking up on medicines, seeds, food, and investing in secret AI tech and offline neuro interfaces. Many of them are getting second passports from neutral countries like Switzerland, UAE, and Singapore. He warns of a hidden conflict between Iran and Israel that isn't shown on TV. This silent war includes drone attacks, industrial sabotage, and cyber-attacks. The biggest danger is that a nuclear reactor in Iran might be destroyed, which would cause a global environmental and political crisis. He says only three world leaders know the real danger of this situation. His exact words, 'The world is just seconds away from a silent nuclear crisis', this information was shared by FEMAIL. Live Events Salome says the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, also called the Gulf Stream, is likely to partially collapse in 2025. He claims secret data from the European Space Agency and NOAA, which is a US weather agency, show a 70%+ chance of this happening by December 2025. This collapse will bring drought to Western Europe in summer, followed by weird tropical storms between September to November. It could also cause farming failure in South Asia and African Sahel and flash floods in big cities like New York, Mumbai, and Lagos. He says central banks are already quietly adjusting their climate risk reports because of these secret warnings. Salome says 2025 will also be the year when a new 'Innovation Route' is born, an alliance between India and China in science and tech. This new path skips over the traditional Western financial systems like SWIFT and the US dollar. The alliance focuses on biotech, semiconductors, and quantum energy, creating a whole new tech-finance system that doesn't depend on Washington or Frankfurt. As mentioned in the report by FEMAIL, Salome states that 'The invisible is on full display for those who know where to look. Time is no longer on our side, but knowledge may still be.' FAQs Q1. Who is Athos Salome? He is a man who predicts events before it happens like Covid and Queen Elizabeth's death. Q2. What is the silent nuclear crisis warning about? Athos Salome says a hidden war could damage a nuclear reactor, causing global problems.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
A crucial system of ocean currents is slowing. It's already supercharging sea level rise in the US.
Flooding on the US Northeast coast has risen significantly as a critical network of Atlantic Ocean currents weakens, according to a new study — an alarming glimpse into the future as some scientists warn the current system could be just decades from collapse. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, known as the AMOC, works like a vast conveyor belt, transporting heat, salt and freshwater through the ocean and influencing climate, weather and sea levels around the planet. Coastal flooding is caused by a cluster of factors, chief among them climate change-driven sea level rise, but the AMOC also plays a critical role in the Northeast, according to the study published Friday in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Scientists used data from tide gauges — instruments which monitor sea level change — combined with complex ocean models to calculate how the AMOC has affected flooding in the region over the past decades. They found between 2005 and 2022, up to 50% of flooding events along the northeastern coast were driven by a weaker AMOC. Drilling down, that means AMOC-driven sea level rise contributed to up to eight flood days a year over this period. The models used by the scientists also give a glimpse into the future, allowing them to forecast coastal flooding frequency in the Northeast up to three years in advance, according to the study. The idea that the AMOC is influencing sea level rise in this region is not new, but this study is the first to find it's substantially affecting flood frequency, said Liping Zhang, a study author and project scientist at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. There are two main reasons why the AMOC affects sea level rise, said David Thornally, professor of ocean and climate science at University College London, who was not involved in the research. A strong AMOC is typically associated with dense deep water that flows along the western boundary of the North Atlantic. When the AMOC weakens, water becomes less dense, literally taking up more space and fueling sea level rise. A weaker AMOC also affects the flow of the Gulf Stream, causing water to flow back onto the coastal shelf and increasing sea level rise at the coast. Rising seas are a huge and urgent issue for society as the climate warms, making it vital to better understand how it's being affected, Zhang told CNN. Coastal flooding can 'reshape the coastal environment… (and) poses threats to both lives and infrastructure in coastal regions,' she said. The findings will be very useful for helping society better predict and plan for costly and devastating flooding events, UCL's Thornally told CNN. 'A study like this is a good way to demonstrate the day-to-day impacts of changes AMOC, rather than invoking dramatic scenes from Hollywood disaster movies which are exaggerated and thus easily dismissed,' he told CNN, referring to the movie The Day After Tomorrow, which depicts the world plunging into a deep freeze after the AMOC collapses. As the research relies on climate models, the results will depend on how well these represent the physics of the real world, he cautioned. 'The high resolution means it probably does a good job — and it can mimic observed sea-level patterns — but it won't be perfect,' he said, especially as this is a complex area of the ocean where different currents meet. Gerard McCarthy, an oceanographer at Maynooth University in Ireland, also not involved in the research, said the study is significant because it shows 'how AMOC can help predict sea level extremes along this coast.' A slew of recent research has pointed to signs the AMOC could be on course to significantly weaken over the next decades as climate change warms oceans and melts ice, disrupting its delicate balance of heat and salinity. This would have catastrophic planetary impacts, including on sea level rise. 'The science is still not clear,' McCarthy said, but a collapse would be a 'high-impact event and it is critical that we know what to expect.'
