Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal
Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.
Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?
Climate change negotiations must focus on funding emissions cuts and adaptation to mitigate warming effects while recognizing the risks of surpassing critical temperature thresholds.
Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024
Climate change is significantly increasing hurricane intensities and wind speeds in the Atlantic, affecting every storm this year.
Scientists Reluctantly Experiment with Ocean Engineering to Fight Climate Change
Ocean scientists find urgency in researching marine carbon dioxide removal methods to combat climate change amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events.
Ferocity of Atlantic hurricanes surges as the ocean warms
Climate change has increased hurricane wind speeds by nearly 30 km/h, intensifying storms and leading to devastating impacts in recent hurricane seasons.
Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change
Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.
Climate crisis to blame for dozens of impossible' heatwaves, studies reveal
Human-caused global heating is drastically increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like heatwaves, affecting communities worldwide.
Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?
Climate change negotiations must focus on funding emissions cuts and adaptation to mitigate warming effects while recognizing the risks of surpassing critical temperature thresholds.
Climate Change Amplified the Winds in Every Hurricane in 2024
Climate change is significantly increasing hurricane intensities and wind speeds in the Atlantic, affecting every storm this year.
Scientists Reluctantly Experiment with Ocean Engineering to Fight Climate Change
Ocean scientists find urgency in researching marine carbon dioxide removal methods to combat climate change amid rising global temperatures and extreme weather events.
Ferocity of Atlantic hurricanes surges as the ocean warms
Climate change has increased hurricane wind speeds by nearly 30 km/h, intensifying storms and leading to devastating impacts in recent hurricane seasons.
Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change
Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.
How to make peace with the weirdness of quantum mechanics
The universe's complexity can ultimately be understood and predicted through fundamental rules and laws.
Trump's science-denying fanatics are bad enough. Yet even our climate solutions' are now the stuff of total delusion | George Monbiot
The current societal divide reflects a conflict between apocalyptic beliefs and technological salvation, neglecting the urgency of addressing climate change.
Sabre-toothed cub mummy found in Siberia
The mummified remains of a sabre-toothed cat cub provide unprecedented insights into the species' morphology and development.
California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river but what is it?
California is facing a powerful storm system expected to cause flash flooding and power outages this week, classified as a bomb cyclone.
A bomb cyclone looms over California and Pacific north-west but what is it?
Powerful storms, including strong atmospheric rivers, are forecasted to impact British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern California this week.
California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river but what is it?
California is facing a powerful storm system expected to cause flash flooding and power outages this week, classified as a bomb cyclone.
A bomb cyclone looms over California and Pacific north-west but what is it?
Powerful storms, including strong atmospheric rivers, are forecasted to impact British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern California this week.
Urologist Who Sexually Abused Patients Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
A urologist was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing multiple patients, including minors, using his medical profession to commit the crimes.
The mad egghead' who built a mouse utopia
Calhoun's study of Universe 25 illustrates the complex dynamics of population density and its impact on social behavior in a controlled environment.
The 'Breast-Cancer Gene' Needs a Rebrand
BRCA mutations pose significant cancer risks not only for women but also for men, particularly regarding prostate cancer.
The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris
The ISS successfully maneuvered to avoid space debris, showcasing the importance of debris monitoring and response in ensuring safety in orbit.
NASA Assessing Options For Faster, Cheaper Mars Sample Return
NASA is reviewing 11 proposals aimed at reducing costs and expediting the Mars Sample Return mission by year-end.
NASA makes surprising discover at the end of our universe
Discovery of 'Red Monster' galaxies challenges existing galaxy formation models and suggests early star formation was more efficient than previously believed.
NASA wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver cargo to the moon
NASA plans to utilize SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar cargo deliveries, enhancing its Artemis missions' capabilities through collaboration with private space firms.
Expert Warns That Elon Musk May Gut NASA
Trump's partnership with Musk may undermine NASA, threatening its independence and effectiveness.
The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris
The ISS successfully maneuvered to avoid space debris, showcasing the importance of debris monitoring and response in ensuring safety in orbit.
NASA Assessing Options For Faster, Cheaper Mars Sample Return
NASA is reviewing 11 proposals aimed at reducing costs and expediting the Mars Sample Return mission by year-end.
NASA makes surprising discover at the end of our universe
Discovery of 'Red Monster' galaxies challenges existing galaxy formation models and suggests early star formation was more efficient than previously believed.
NASA wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver cargo to the moon
NASA plans to utilize SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar cargo deliveries, enhancing its Artemis missions' capabilities through collaboration with private space firms.
Expert Warns That Elon Musk May Gut NASA
Trump's partnership with Musk may undermine NASA, threatening its independence and effectiveness.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Authorities confirm H5N1 infection in Hawaii; residents advised to monitor for avian flu symptoms after attending local pet fair.
Why a teenager's bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists
A strain of avian influenza shows mutations that may improve its ability to infect humans, but human-to-human transmission has not been observed.
Dr. Oz Has a Checkered Health Care Record: What to Know About Key Issues
Dr. Oz's nomination to head Medicare and Medicaid Services raises concerns about his influence on U.S. health care policy and potential spread of misinformation.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Authorities confirm H5N1 infection in Hawaii; residents advised to monitor for avian flu symptoms after attending local pet fair.
Why a teenager's bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists
A strain of avian influenza shows mutations that may improve its ability to infect humans, but human-to-human transmission has not been observed.
Dr. Oz Has a Checkered Health Care Record: What to Know About Key Issues
Dr. Oz's nomination to head Medicare and Medicaid Services raises concerns about his influence on U.S. health care policy and potential spread of misinformation.
Personalized cancer treatment is advancing through technologies like genomic sequencing and AI, aiding early detection and potential vaccines.
Study says scientists may be able to 'listen' for Alzheimer's disease
Detection of Alzheimer's may be more effective through auditory analysis rather than eye movement, using an innovative device to track eardrum vibrations.
What's next in cancer care - Harvard Gazette
Personalized cancer treatment is advancing through technologies like genomic sequencing and AI, aiding early detection and potential vaccines.
Study says scientists may be able to 'listen' for Alzheimer's disease
Detection of Alzheimer's may be more effective through auditory analysis rather than eye movement, using an innovative device to track eardrum vibrations.
Nanoprinter turns Meta's AI predictions into potentially game-changing materials
Meta is accelerating the creation of new nanomaterials, reducing the time from years to mere months, aiding the green transition.
It's a virus you may not have heard of. Here's why scientists are worried about it
Oropouche virus cases surged dramatically in 2024, posing new public health risks, particularly concerning transmission through sexual contact and biting midges.
Fresh warning over 'sloth fever' as virus is passed to unborn baby
Oropouche virus ('sloth fever') poses serious risks, including transmission from mother to fetus leading to stillbirth.
The virus has spread beyond South America, raising international health concerns.
Researchers found a treasure trove of fossils in a Bahamian blue hole that could transform our understanding of the island
Sawmill Sink provides crucial insights into the prehistoric ecosystems of the Bahamas, showcasing unique geological features and ancient wildlife.
Scavengers hold the secret to fighting infections
Scavengers recycle organic matter, helping ecosystems by feeding on waste, and are studied for their unique adaptations to consuming decaying food safely.
Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.
Mutant frogs of Chernobyl prove the exclusion zone is SAFE for humans
Chernobyl's exclusion zone may now be safe for human habitation, as declining radiation levels do not negatively impact the aging of local frog populations.
Scientists find shocking cause of cancers plaguing Americans
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to a significant increase in the risk of head and neck cancers.
Mutant frogs of Chernobyl prove the exclusion zone is SAFE for humans
Chernobyl's exclusion zone may now be safe for human habitation, as declining radiation levels do not negatively impact the aging of local frog populations.
How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers
The Taurid meteor shower offers a chance to see shooting stars and potential fireballs, especially as the moonlight dims later in November.
Emergent gravity may be a dead idea, but it's not a bad one
Emergent gravity proposes gravity is an illusion arising from deeper interactions, potentially explaining dark matter, but struggles under scientific evaluation.
How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers
The Taurid meteor shower offers a chance to see shooting stars and potential fireballs, especially as the moonlight dims later in November.
Emergent gravity may be a dead idea, but it's not a bad one
Emergent gravity proposes gravity is an illusion arising from deeper interactions, potentially explaining dark matter, but struggles under scientific evaluation.
The pre-life puzzle: Tracing the rise of complexity in a lifeless world
Assembly Theory presents a novel approach to understanding life by emphasizing the importance of information and complexity in living systems.
Immunotherapy Shows Potential to Treat Deadly Thyroid Cancer - News Center
Combination immunotherapy shows promise in treating anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer, with a response rate of 30%.
First-ever rocks from Moon's far side reveal ancient volcanic activity
The Chang'e-6 mission reveals a rich history of volcanic activity on the Moon's far side spanning billions of years.
What do JWST's "red monster" galaxies mean for cosmology?
JWST's discoveries of ultra-distant galaxies challenge existing cosmic models, leading to new questions about early Universe star formation and galaxy formation.
Famous Star Hasn't Formed Planets, and We Don't Know Why
Vega's circumstellar disk is unexpectedly smooth and lacks giant planets, sparking curiosity among astronomers.
First-ever rocks from Moon's far side reveal ancient volcanic activity
The Chang'e-6 mission reveals a rich history of volcanic activity on the Moon's far side spanning billions of years.
What do JWST's "red monster" galaxies mean for cosmology?
JWST's discoveries of ultra-distant galaxies challenge existing cosmic models, leading to new questions about early Universe star formation and galaxy formation.
Famous Star Hasn't Formed Planets, and We Don't Know Why
Vega's circumstellar disk is unexpectedly smooth and lacks giant planets, sparking curiosity among astronomers.
The author desires to be buried on the moon as both a personal legacy and a tribute to those who dream of space exploration.
Microplastic overload: Is cutting production the only realistic way to curb pollution?
Microplastics pose serious environmental and health risks, being found in ecosystems and human bodies, entering even the placenta of newborns.
Physicist Who Made Superconductor Claims Exits University of Rochester
Ranga Dias has been dismissed from the University of Rochester following a misconduct investigation.
Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency seeks to cut wasteful spending, targeting odd research projects funded by the U.S. government.
Researchers Plotting Giant Spaceship That Could Carry Generations of Humans
Project Hyperion is hosting a design competition for a multi-generational spaceship concept capable of sustaining human life during interstellar travel.
Uncovering Rungholt: Secrets of a Lost Medieval Town in the North Sea - Medievalists.net
Recent discoveries of the lost town of Rungholt illustrate the intersection of human ambition and nature's power in medieval northern Germany.
Kathryn Cooper's Layered Photos Capture the Complexities of Starling Murmurations
Starlings exhibit self-organization and complex coordination without leadership, showcasing remarkable group dynamics in their murmurations.
Leon Cooper obituary: Nobel laureate who developed theory of superconductivity
Leon Cooper made significant contributions to physics and neuroscience, notably through the BCS theory of superconductivity and the BCM theory of learning in neural networks.
Who Lived in Early Medieval Flanders? DNA Reveals the Answer - Medievalists.net
The Merovingian graves in Koksijde reveal significant genetic diversity from North Sea Germanic and North Gaulish ancestry during the late 7th and early 8th centuries.
Daily briefing: NIH braces for reform as Trump administration closes in
Stressed mice exhibit altered memory formation, reacting fearfully to neutral stimuli, which may explain anxiety responses in humans.
NIH faces potential reforms under the incoming administration, with proposals aiming to halve its structure and staff.
Trump Picks Dr. Oz to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid
Trump nominates Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, reflecting a trend of appointing unconventional candidates, including television personalities.
Why Do Flights Cause Clogged Ears?
Airplane ear occurs due to rapid altitude changes during flights, causing discomfort, muffled hearing, and potential ear drum damage.