Flash flooding in urban areas occurs when heavy rainfall overwhelms drainage systems and water cannot soak into paved surfaces like concrete and asphalt. This causes water to rapidly accumulate and flow with dangerous speed through streets and low-lying areas.

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Kīlauea's ongoing eruption at Halemaʻumaʻu is currently paused, with the next lava fountaining episode forecast between May 3-7.

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The vaginal microbiome is the community of microorganisms, mainly bacteria, that live in the vagina. Lactobacilli are the dominant beneficial bacteria that maintain vaginal health by producing lactic acid, which keeps the environment acidic and prevents harmful bacteria from growing.

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Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells made of semiconductor material, usually silicon, that release electrons when light hits them. These moving electrons create an electric current that can be used to power homes and devices.

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The Flower Moon reaches peak illumination at 1:23 p.m. EDT on May 1, 2026, and will appear as a smaller micromoon with a yellow-orange hue as it rises at sunset.

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