The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made a big decision. Countries can now take each other to court over climate change. This includes historic emissions of gases that warm the planet. The judge in the Hague, Netherlands, said it's tricky to figure out who caused what. But the ruling is a b
Vanuatu, a small Pacific island nation, is taking a bold step by turning to the world court for help as climate disasters become more frequent and severe. This move is not legally binding, but it could influence future efforts to hold major polluters responsible and secure the funds and actions need
Crypto has always been a rollercoaster, and the latest twist is a big one. Pump. fun, a site where anyone can create and buy memecoins, just raised a whopping $600 million in just 12 minutes. That's not all—it also raised $720 million through private sales, making its total haul around $1. 3 billion
Healthcare decisions are tough. They involve complex choices about what treatments and services are worth the cost. In today's political climate, it's more important than ever to figure out how to assess the value of healthcare services and procedures. People often ask, \"What treatments are effect
Florida's warm coastal waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria can cause severe infections, and sadly, four people have died from it this year alone. The bacteria love warm, brackish water, and they can be found in places where people often swim and enjoy seaf
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a key tool in the fight against climate change. It works by trapping carbon dioxide emissions before they enter the atmosphere. However, it's not as widely adopted as it could be. One big reason is that the current incentives aren't strong enough to encourage comp
In the coastal waters of Southern East, tiny plant-like organisms called phytoplankton are facing some big changes. The ocean is getting warmer and more acidic. This is not good news for these little guys. They are super important because they help make the oxygen we breathe. Scientists wanted to s
The Southern Hemisphere's summertime eddy-driven jet (EDJ) plays a big role in shaping weather patterns. It acts like a bridge between local climates and larger global weather systems. However, predicting how this jet will change in the future is tricky. Global climate models (GCMs) struggle with th
In the summer of 2025, Texas faced a devastating flood during the Fourth of July weekend. The Hill Country area saw over 100 lives lost and many more unaccounted for. This event was the worst inland flooding in the U. S. since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood took 144 lives. People s
Mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti, are spreading fast. They carry diseases and love warm weather. Scientists in central India studied how heat affects these mosquitoes. They looked at how temperature changes their growth, survival, and even how they reproduce. The study focused on mosquitoes
