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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 The year 2023 claimed the title of Earth's hottest year, with temperatures soaring 2.12 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average, surpassing the prior record set in 2016. This was the tenth consecutive year of record-breaking temperatures, and 2024 is poised to surpass these benchmarks following the hottest summer and single day ever recorded. Amid these rising averages, a new and puzzling trend has emerged: isolated regions experiencing extreme and unpredictable heat waves that defy exis ... read more |
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Worlds oldest lizard fossil confirmed as modern squamateLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 A fossilized skeleton, unearthed from Triassic-era rocks near Bristol and identified as the oldest modern lizard on record, has had its identity reaffirmed following a recent scientific debate. The ... more  
'Very, very slow': plastic treaty talks grind forwardBusan, South Korea (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Negotiations on a first global treaty to curb plastic pollution are moving "very, very slowly", diplomats and observers told AFP on Wednesday, threatening the chances of reaching an agreement. ... more  
Future of deep-sea mining stands at a crucial junctureUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Torn between the defenders of the world's seabeds and industrialists eager to exploit the vast, untapped resources of the deep, the international community faces a crucial year that could decide the future of mining in the high seas. ... more  
US lawmakers warn Hong Kong becoming financial crime hubWashington (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 US lawmakers have urged the government to rethink banking ties with Hong Kong, citing its "increasing role" in money laundering, sanctions evasions and reported funneling of banned technology to Russia. ... more |
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Scientists seek miracle pill to stop methane cow burpsDavis, United States (AFP) Nov 24, 2024 A scientist guides a long tube into the mouth and down to the stomach of Thing 1, a two-month-old calf that is part of a research project aiming to prevent cows from burping methane, a potent greenhouse gas. ... more |
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NASA data reveals role of green spaces in cooling citiesGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there's no shade available? A recent study in Nature Communication ... more 
New framework improves remote sensing image fusion through frequency-based learningLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Researchers at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Prof. Xie Chengjun and Zhang Jie, have introduced a novel frequency domain-independent feature learning f ... more  
Gabon forest elephant forays into villages spark ireLastourville, Gabon (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 In heavily forested Gabon, elephants are increasingly wandering into villages and destroying crops, angering the local population who demand the power to stop the critically endangered animals in their tracks. ... more 
Chinese island plastic pollution turned into artistic omensMiaodao Archipelago, China (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 As storm clouds gathered on a forgotten beach in China's Miaodao islands, artist Fu Junsheng picked his way through piles of plastic waste washed up along the shoreline, looking for inspiration. ... more |
Environmentalists slam lobbyist influence on plastic talksBusan, South Korea (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Environmental groups on Wednesday slammed the presence of dozens of petrochemical and fossil fuel industry lobbyists at UN talks on a plastic pollution treaty, accusing them of "obstruction" and "misinformation." ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Greece pushes green transition on its fragile islandsNaxos (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 Greece this week signed a clean energy deal with the EU in a bid to fast-track the green transition on its fragile islands threatened by overtourism and climate change. ... more 
'New wave' as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plasticKoh Chang, Thailand (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 As a long-tail boat arrives at a fishing village on the southern Thai island of Koh Chang, residents gather to sell their wares - not seafood, but plastic. ... more 
To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies payManila (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act. ... more  
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's court case a 'show trial': sonLondon (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 The son of the Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai said Tuesday that his father's trial in the Chinese territory was a "sham" but that he was "proud" of how he was handling himself in court. ... more |
 
Can robots learn from machine dreams?Boston MA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 For roboticists, one challenge towers above all others: generalization - the ability to create machines that can adapt to any environment or condition. Since the 1970s, the field has evolved from wr ... more  
Researchers link Arctic warming to rising dust emissions impacting cloud formationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 The Arctic is warming at a rate two to four times higher than the global average, revealing complex interactions between temperature changes and atmospheric conditions. A study by researchers in Jap ... more 
Under-ice species face threat as Arctic ice meltsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Specialized lifeforms that thrive beneath Arctic sea ice face increasing risk as the ice continues to retreat, according to new research conducted by an international team of scientists. The s ... more  
Great apes track events with their eyes like humans doLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Great apes demonstrate visual tracking behaviors similar to humans, a study in the journal PLOS Biology reveals. Led by Vanessa Wilson of the University of Neuchatel, Switzerland, the research inves ... more |
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Overthinking stems from ancient brain processes influencing modern cognitionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 We've all experienced it: leaving a social gathering only to be consumed by nagging thoughts like, "Did I talk too much?" or "Did my joke offend someone?" According to a new study from Northwestern ... more 
Why the powerful are more likely to cheatRochester NY (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Being a captain of industry, a politician, or a celebrity won't automatically make you a cheat. But chances of infidelity are significantly higher among the more powerful, according to a new study p ... more 
Canada AI project hopes to help reverse mass insect extinctionMontreal (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Researchers in Canada are using artificial intelligence to monitor the ongoing mass extinction of insects, hoping to collect data that can help reverse species collapse and avert catastrophe for the planet. ... more 
Neanderthal tar-making structure unearthed in Gibraltar sheds light on their advanced skillsMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Neanderthals, long stereotyped as primitive, demonstrated significant technological and cognitive abilities, according to a study involving the University of Seville. Researchers have uncovered evid ... more |
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Thailand to return nearly 1,000 trafficked lemurs, tortoises to MadagascarBangkok (AFP) Nov 27, 2024 Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking. ... more |
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CO2 may safeguard cells from oxidative damageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Our cells operate on an intricate system where iron and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) play key roles, not only in metabolism but also in signaling. However, under stress, oxidative reactions can cause ge ... more 
Healthy elbow room: Social distancing in ancient citiesKnoxville TN (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 The term "social distancing" spread out across the public vocabulary in recent years as people around the world changed habits to combat the Covid pandemic. New research led by UT Professor Alex Ben ... more 
Quantum physics reveals role in rising ocean temperaturesSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Accelerating ocean heat uptake that has puzzled climate scientists can now be linked to quantum thermal physics, according to new research from an Australian expert. Emeritus Professor Geoff S ... more 
To design better water filters, MIT engineers look to manta raysBoston MA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Filter feeders are everywhere in the animal world, from tiny crustaceans and certain types of coral and krill, to various molluscs, barnacles, and even massive basking sharks and baleen whales. Now, ... more |
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