Estimating how much a ton of CO2 costs society, called the social cost of carbon (SCC), is tough. It needs to consider the whole climate and economic system, and how changes spread in time and space. Scientists have looked at the models used to calculate SCC but in bits and pieces. No one has put it
Tropical Cyclone Chido brought devastation to Mayotte, an island territory off Africa’s eastern coast. The deadly storm, which struck over the weekend, has left at least 22 people dead and many more feared lost. Mayotte's authorities have declared a curfew as they rush to provide essentials like foo
A San Francisco jury found IT consultant Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of tech executive Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App. The verdict was announced on Tuesday, following a week of jury deliberations that began on December 4. Momeni was acquitted of the more s
A big update is coming soon in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case. The main suspect, Rex Heuermann, is back in court on Tuesday. He's already charged with six murders, and there are hints he might be involved in more. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office has planned a news conference right
Imagine you're a diabetic, trying to keep your blood sugar levels in check. Would you believe that simply changing the order of your food intake could make a significant difference? Well, new research suggests that finishing your meal with carbohydrates might be the game-changer you've been looking
Imagine sticky substances found in nature, like those used by mussels to cling to rocks. Scientists are now creating similar materials called supramolecular adhesives. These aren't just any glues; they're inspired by proteins and nucleic acids from marine creatures and can be used in numerous ways.
The Siberian crane, a beautiful yet critically endangered waterbird, is facing a tough time. Its population has been declining due to changes in climate over time, which has led to a loss of genetic diversity and an increase in inbreeding. This means the birds are more likely to have harmful genetic
Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the LA Times, has an interesting idea. He wants to introduce a 'bias meter' to the paper. This isn't for news articles, but for opinion pieces and editorials. He plans to use artificial intelligence to create this tool, drawn from his experience in medicine. Soon-Shiong
When it comes to prescribing antibiotics for farm animals, veterinarians in Bangladesh face a mix of challenges and influences. A study using the COM-B model, which stands for Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation, explored what drives their decisions. This model helps understand why people do wha
Let's talk about atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition affecting around 10. 55 million adults in the US. Why should we care? Well, AF doesn't just make your heart beat irregularly; it also puts you at a much higher risk for serious health issues like strokes, heart failure, heart attacks, deme
