Imagine you're looking at a world map that shows future climate changes. How do your eyes move? A study used eye-tracking to find out. They wanted to know if people focus on the same spots and if being alone or with someone changes how we look at these maps. The study found that people tend to stare
In the heart of the city of stars, five wildfires are raging. The blazes have already destroyed thousands of buildings and claimed five lives. The first, the Palisades fire, started by the shore on January 7. Soon afterward, the Eaton fire broke out near Pasadena. Overnight, another fire, the Hurst
Imagine a place where celebrities live and films are shot, now reduced to a grim landscape of ash and ruin. The Pacific Palisades, once a serene and upscale community by the sea, faced the wrath of a wildfire that left it almost unrecognizable. Aerial photos taken on January 9, 2025, reveal the shee
Winter is closing in, and Texas is once again in the hot seat. Back in 2021, the state froze over and faced a massive power outage. Now, Texans are hoping for a better result this time around. To prevent another crisis, the state is boosting its wind and solar power while modernizing its old power g
The Palisades fire, burning through Pacific Palisades and Malibu, has grown to over 20, 000 acres with only 8% containment by Friday morning. More than 3, 000 firefighters are battling the blaze, which started near Piedra Morada Drive on Tuesday. Despite some favorable weather, strong winds are expe
Are you wondering how the UK's net zero plans might affect air pollution? Let's dive in! A recent study took a look at two different pathways to reach net zero: a balanced approach (BNZP) and a more innovative one (WI). They used a fancy model to predict what might happen. Right now, with current po
You know how ground-level ozone (O3) can be bad for both the environment and our health? It's even worse when it gets inside our homes. One big problem with removing this ozone is that moisture can mess up the catalysts that are supposed to do the job. Scientists have found a clever way to make a ca
You might have heard that plastics in the ocean are a serious issue, but what's the real deal when it comes to seabirds? Scientists joined forces with local fishermen and wildlife rescuers to figure it out. They gathered more than 400 young shearwaters—some in great condition, others not so much. Th
Have you ever seen a picturesque neighborhood transformed into a sea of ash and rubble? That's what happened in Pacific Palisades, a wealthy enclave by the sea that's been a star in many films and TV shows. A wildfire, part of a series sweeping through Los Angeles, left behind a grim scene that's ha
In the heart of Central America, coffee farms are playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change. These farms, especially those using agroforestry methods, can both release and absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂). Researchers studied 180 farms in Costa Rica and Guatemala to figure out how much c
