Weather in Ukraine on August 30: where rain with thunderstorms, and where heat up to +30°

Science 08/30/2026, 07:56

On August 30, brief rain and thunderstorms are expected in places across Ukraine, while in Zakarpattia and in the south the air will warm up to +30°. In Kyiv, rain is possible during the day. Details of the forecast — in the XAB.info article.

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How to Properly Prepare Strawberries for Autumn: Agrotechnics That Will Save Your Future Harvest

Science 08/29/2026, 17:17

After fruiting ends, strawberries need to be properly prepared for autumn: clean the bed, cut the runners, thin out the plants, and mulch after the cold sets in. We break down the agrotechnics that will ensure an abundant harvest in the following season.

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Red alert level: Earth will be hit by powerful magnetic storms with a K-index of 5–6 on August 29–30

Science 08/29/2026, 10:33

NOAA forecasts magnetic storms with a K-index of 5–6 and a red danger level for August 29–30, 2026: GPS and satellite communication disruptions and deteriorated well-being due to the impact on melatonin production are possible.

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The Phaistos Disc Is Not an Alphabet: Scientists Propose a New Interpretation of the Cretan Mystery

Science 08/29/2026, 08:25

A new study on ResearchGate proposes not to decipher the Phaistos Disc as an alphabet but to treat it as a Minoan ritual object: the symbols are stamped with seals and serve as mnemonic cues for chants.

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Late-summer cooling: in Ukraine on August 29 no higher than +28°, rain and thunderstorms only in the west

Science 08/29/2026, 07:07

On August 29, Ukraine will see a slight cooling: the air will not warm above +28°, and precipitation is expected only in the west, where rain and thunderstorms are possible. In Kyiv — variable cloud cover without rain.

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International Scientific Center Opened on Pip Ivan: Ukraine and Poland Sign Cooperation Declaration

Science 08/28/2026, 21:19

An international scientific center with a modern telescope has been opened at the summit of Pip Ivan in the Carpathians. Ukraine and Poland signed a declaration on joint research and student exchange.

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Money Down the Drain: 5 Fruit Trees You Shouldn't Plant in Autumn

Science 08/28/2026, 11:35

Styler, citing Martha Stewart, listed fruit trees that should not be planted in autumn: figs, peaches, apricots, and citrus do not have time to root and freeze. Autumn is better suited for apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees, as well as berry bushes.

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Geneticist: There Is No Single "Personality Gene" — But DNA Determines 40–60% of Who You Become

Science 08/28/2026, 10:38

In an interview with RBC-Ukraine, geneticist Dmytro Mykytenko explained that no single "personality gene" exists: personality is shaped by polygenic factors (40–60%), upbringing, and life experience, and a genetic risk does not mean the inevitable development of a condition.

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NASA: Earth's ice ages may have been triggered by the Sun's passage through interstellar clouds

Science 08/28/2026, 10:20

NASA researchers linked Earth's ice ages to the Solar System's passage through interstellar clouds that compressed the heliosphere, and early Earth's liquid water to the greenhouse effect of nitrous oxide.

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Warm up to +31 and local thunderstorms: what the weather will be like in Ukraine on August 28

Science 08/28/2026, 09:37

On August 28, Ukraine is expected to have warm weather up to +31 degrees, with brief rain and thunderstorms in the south and southeast, and no precipitation in Kyiv. This is reported by the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center.

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Ancient Viruses from Melting Glaciers Could Become a New Driver of Species Extinction — PLOS Study

Science 08/28/2026, 04:13

A PLOS study showed that the release of ancient viruses from melting glaciers could reduce populations of modern organisms by 30%. Scientists warn of a new driver of species extinction that has not been factored into climate models.

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Rain retreats, but heat is ahead: how the weather will change in Ukraine on August 28

Science 08/28/2026, 02:50

On August 28, Ukraine is expected to see variable cloud cover: an atmospheric front from the Black Sea will bring brief rain and localized thunderstorms, while high pressure will dominate the rest of the territory with no precipitation. Rain will decrease, temperatures will rise modestly, and no precipitation is forecast for Kyiv.

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When to Put Down the Watering Can: Experts Explain How to Water Your Garden in Autumn and Why Abruptly Cutting Off Moisture Kills Roots

Science 08/27/2026, 21:14

Experts warn: abruptly stopping watering at the first signs of cooling harms the roots. We break down how and when to water your garden in autumn, why mulch is needed, and when you can truly put the watering can away.

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An Artificial Brain Survived for Seven Years: How Harvard Biologists 'Recorded' Time in Cells

Science 08/27/2026, 10:08

Harvard biologists kept an artificial brain grown from stem cells functioning for seven years and showed that organoids retain a biological memory of development. This opens the way to studying neurodegenerative diseases without waiting for the twenty-year maturation of tissues.

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Cooling and Rain: What the Weather Will Be Like in Ukraine on August 27

Science 08/27/2026, 08:57

On August 27, Ukraine is expected to see a slight cooling to +26° and rain across almost the entire country, except the northern part. No precipitation is forecast for Kyiv and the Kyiv region.

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Dogs Blink to Say 'I Trust You': Scientists Decode the Hidden Eye Language of Pets

Science 08/27/2026, 01:59

A University of Parma study showed that dogs blink more often when they see their owner blink, but not strangers. Scientists consider this a marker of trust and emotional connection with humans.

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Brief rain and thunderstorms will sweep across Ukraine on August 27, with heat returning to +31°C by the end of the week

Science 08/27/2026, 00:20

On August 27, Ukraine is expected to see brief showers and local thunderstorms at +21…+26°C. By August 29, precipitation will shift, the wind will turn southeast, and temperatures will reach +31°C in places.

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Satellite Anomalies: 7 Places on Google Maps That Look Like They're From Another World

Science 08/26/2026, 17:42

Satellite images reveal locations that look unreal: the geometric patterns of the Gobi, an Arctic C-47 wreck, a Saharan stone circle and a human-shaped pond in Brazil.

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