Uganda's rural families rely heavily on chickens for food and income. These chickens roam freely, scavenging for food. But, rising temperatures are causing big problems for these birds. Farmers in Soroti district shared their struggles. They said that high temperatures are making chickens less produ
Climate models are like crystal balls for scientists. They help us see what might happen in the future. But, they are not always right. Especially when it comes to the Arctic. The Arctic is warming and getting wetter. This is a big deal. But, how much and how fast? That's where things get trick
Climate change is messing with the way some bugs take care of their kids. Heatwaves are making it tough for parents to do their jobs right. This is a big deal because parental care is super important for the survival of the next generation. Scientists wanted to see how heat stress affects bug par
Imagine this: tiny, super-absorbent sponges that can soak up harmful medicines from our water. These aren't your average sponges; they're called metal organic frameworks, or MOFs for short. Scientists have been busy figuring out how to use these MOFs to get rid of ibuprofen and naproxen, two common
Delhi's air quality is a hot topic, and for good reason. Over the past five years, from 2018 to 2022, scientists have been keeping a close eye on the levels of PM2. 5, tiny particles that can cause big health problems. These particles are so small that they can sneak into your lungs and even your bl
In Europe, a new danger has emerged for the continent's native insects. Asian hornets, originally from southeast Asia, have been wreaking havoc on local insect populations. These hornets, known for their aggressive nature, have a diverse diet that includes hundreds of different insect species, many
Imagine a giant iceberg, named A23a, weighing almost a trillion metric tonnes, which is roughly 1. 1 trillion tons. It’s been wandering the Southern Ocean since 2020. Recently, it stopped near the island of South Georgia. This island is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. Th
In today's world, leadership styles are changing. One big shift is the rise of green transformational leaders. These leaders are all about inspiring their team to care about the environment and make it a big part of the company culture. They are different from other leaders because they focus on mak
Imagine living near a chemical plant. You might think the biggest worry is the main chemical being made, but what about the hidden byproducts? Scientists found something surprising near a plant that makes tetrabromobisphenol A, or TBBPA for short. They discovered new pollutants that aren't usually l
Imagine a sunny vineyard near the Mediterranean Sea. This is where scientists kept a close eye on grapevines to understand how they handle water. They tracked three key signs of vine water status: how fast the vines grew, how much water was in the leaves before dawn, and the carbon makeup of the gra
