The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has released a report confirming that 2024 was the hottest year on record, with Earth’s average temperature exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. This milestone marks a significant increase in global temperatures, which have been rising since 1967. The report highlights multiple global records smashed in 2024,…
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully collected data during its closest approach to the Sun, marking a significant milestone in solar science. The spacecraft, which has been looping around the Sun since its launch six years ago, has provided valuable insights into the solar wind and the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The data collected during the…
Unusually dry conditions and hurricane-force seasonal winds have fueled multiple fast-moving and destructive wildfires in Los Angeles County, forcing over 100,000 people to evacuate and killing at least two people. The blazes, driven by Santa Ana winds and high fuel loads, have burned over 6,400 hectares and destroyed around 1,000 structures. Climate scientists warn that…
A recent study published in Science suggests that the demise of most of Australia’s kangaroo species 40,000 years ago may have been caused by human hunters rather than climate change. The researchers analyzed the teeth of 937 kangaroos and found that they were generalists, consuming a variety of foods, which contradicts previous assumptions that they…
Scientists are considering climate engineering as a potential solution to global warming, despite public opposition and concerns about unintended consequences. Researchers are working to fill knowledge gaps and develop strategies for deploying reflective particles into the stratosphere to cool the Earth. However, many questions remain unanswered, including how much particulate matter is needed, when and…
Billionaire Elon Musk has emerged as a major political figure in the United States, pouring millions into Republican Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and using his social-media platform to question vaccine safety and climate science. As a result, Musk is joining forces with Trump to downsize the US government, potentially slashing the budgets and workforces of…
Google has released an experimental reasoning AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental, which is designed to tackle complex problems in fields such as programming, math, and physics. The model is still in its early stages and requires significant computing power to run, but it has shown promising results in handling challenging puzzles involving visual…
The world has faced numerous public health challenges in 2024, including heat waves, outbreaks of infectious diseases like dengue and mpox, and a continued spread of COVID-19. However, there are promising signs of a downward trend in drug overdose deaths in the United States. As the world navigates these complex health issues, it’s essential to…
A recent study has found a link between exposure to extreme heat events and molecular changes that could reflect accelerated aging. The research, which analyzed DNA markers in over 3,000 people, suggests that prolonged exposure to hot weather can lead to biological deterioration, potentially developing into disability. The study’s findings highlight the need to understand…
Donald Trump’s re-election as US President has sent shockwaves through the clean energy sector, with stocks tumbling and investments paused. Trump’s climate scepticism and promise to turbo-charge America’s fossil fuel sector have raised concerns about the future of green energy in the US. The Inflation Reduction Act, a key piece of climate legislation signed by…