Jeff King, a four-time Iditarod champ, lives in the shadow of North America's tallest peak, Denali. He and many Alaskans are upset that President Trump wants to change the mountain's name back to Mount McKinley. The peak's original name, Denali, is sacred to the Athabascan tribe. They've lived in th
The Seaport, a popular downtown area for entertainment and dining, has hit another roadblock. After changing ownership last summer, the new operators, Seaport Entertainment Group (SEG), have delayed the long-awaited development at 250 Water Street. This site, bought for $180 million eight years ago,
Over the past years, we've seen a worrying increase in forest fires, deforestation, and local temperature spikes in the Amazon rainforest. This has raised concerns about the collapse of the entire ecosystem. Scientists are working hard to understand how much deforestation and temperature increase co
Handling type 2 diabetes isn't just about popping pills. It's about living healthier. That's why Zhang Ye People's Hospital tried something new. They used the Omaha System to help patients online. For five months, they split patients into two groups: those who got this new help and those who didn't.
In the Western Sayan Mountains of Southern Siberia, scientists found something peculiar. The tree rings of Siberian pines (Pinus sibirica) suddenly shrank in size around 1700 CE. This wasn't just a small hiccup; it was a significant drop that lasted a decade. Tree rings often tell us about past temp
President Trump's first week back in office has been a flurry of activity, with a series of executive orders and proclamations that aim to reshape the country quickly. He's been true to his word, taking swift action on issues he promised to tackle during his campaign. One of the most notable change
Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped
Ethiopia's Wollo area is heavily reliant on rain for agriculture, but the amount and distribution of rainfall can vary greatly over time and space. A recent study looked into how much and how often it rained in Wollo from 1981 to 2022. The study used data from the Climate Hazards Group Infrared Prec
You might not think about it, but hot weather can actually affect your investments. A recent study found that extreme heat waves since 1979 have led to a drop in stock prices by up to 3. 1%. Europe tends to experience more severe heat waves than the U. S. , but Americans are more concerned about rec
Climate change is shaking up the way we grow our food, and Korea is feeling the heat. As a country that relies heavily on imports, any changes in the global climate can have a big impact on what they eat and how much it costs. International trade is usually a safety net, but not when other countries
