US President Donald Trump’s plans to roll back climate regulations and promote fossil fuels could lead to devastating environmental, health, and economic consequences. Researchers project that these policies will raise greenhouse gas emissions, increase air pollution, and lead to thousands of premature deaths annually. The policies could also undermine global efforts to combat climate change…
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Researchers at the University of California Davis and Stanford University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially store up to half of the CO2 generated by humans each year. By replacing conventional building materials with alternatives that sequester carbon dioxide, the world could lock away up to 16 billion tonnes of CO2. This innovative…
A recent study by World Weather Attribution has found that human-caused climate change played a significant role in the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which killed at least 28 people and destroyed over 16,000 structures. The study revealed that climate change made the hot, dry, and windy conditions that fueled the fires 1.35 times more…
Scientists warn that the devastating wildfires in southern California are a harbinger of a new era of urban firestorms, fueled by climate change and population growth. These blazes are fundamentally different from wildland fires, as they involve buildings becoming fuel, driving the spread of flames in densely populated areas. Researchers are racing to understand the…
Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered mysterious ribbons of grayish white woven through the northern lights, which are not auroras themselves but may arise through a similar process to the one underlying the mauve light streak known as STEVE. The team found 30 white-laced auroras over Rabbit Lake and Lucky Lake in Saskatchewan…
Donald Trump’s second term as US President is shaping up to be different from his first, with the appointment of three key science-advisory positions. Michael Kratsios, a tech expert, has been nominated to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and serve as the President’s science adviser. David Sacks, a tech…
Researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient glacier in the Canadian Arctic, which could be over a million years old. The glacier’s icy layers contain trapped gases, compounds, and particulates that can provide valuable information about the atmospheres and climates of bygone millennia. This rare find could offer insights into the climate of the…
A new podcast series, “United by Fire,” explores the complex relationship between humans and wildfires in the United States. The series delves into the impact of climate change on fire seasons, the suppression of beneficial fires, and the risks associated with living in fire-prone areas. As wildfires continue to ravage the country, society must adapt…
Climate scientists have announced that Earth’s average temperature has surpassed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the fight against global warming. This development serves as a stark reminder that the world is moving into dangerous territory, with potentially devastating consequences for ecosystems, sea levels, and human societies. The…
Theoretical physicists have proposed the existence of a new type of particle called paraparticles, which don’t fit into the conventional classifications of fermions and bosons. This discovery could lead to the creation of paraparticles using a quantum computer, potentially making quantum computers less error-prone. Researchers have also experimentally demonstrated the existence of anyons, a type…