The arrival of intense cold similar to the weather that raged during the "Little Ice Age", which froze the world during the 17th century and in the beginning of the 18th century, is expected in the years 2030 to 2040. These conclusions were presented by Prof. V. Zharkova (Northumbria University) during the National Astronomy Meeting in Llandudno in Wales by an international group of scientists, which also includes Dr. Helen Popova of the Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics and of the Faculty of Physics of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, professor Simon Shepherd of Bradford University (UK) and Dr Sergei Zharkov of Hull University (UK). ... Читать дальше »

BRITAIN could face colder than average winters with a plunge in solar activity threatening a new "little ice age" in the next few decades. Climate experts warn the amount of light and warmth released by the sun is nosediving to levels "not seen for centuries". ... Читать дальше »