Scientists have recently set the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it's ever been. This symbolic clock measures how near humanity is to an existential crisis. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who created the clock in 1947, says we're not making enough progress on global thr
Did you know that the heat might be affecting your mental well-being? Yes, you read it right! A recent study found that adolescents from two European countries were more likely to exhibit psychiatric symptoms when exposed to higher temperatures. Researchers from these countries looked into how clima
Ohio State's defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, has left for Penn State. This news came just a week after the Buckeyes won the national championship. While the timing might seem odd, it's important to note that there could be many reasons behind this decision. Some speculate that Knowles didn't mes
Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital, has seen major weather changes over the past 42 years. A new study using both ground and satellite data shows that Colombo stands out compared to other parts of the country and even the Western Province. Since 1980, the city has faced alterations in rainfall pa
Extreme weather events, made worse by climate change, are causing trouble in Latin America’s food scene. A recent United Nations report highlights how harsh weather has driven up crop prices in countries like Argentina, Mexico, and Nicaragua. In Argentina and Mexico, for instance, corn prices skyroc
The New England Patriots' defense hit a rough patch in the 2024 season. The defensive line was plagued by poor performances, health issues, and internal difficulties. At the start, the line looked strong with players like Christian Barmore and Keion White. However, Barmore's ongoing health problems
Did you know that the way forests are split up and warmer temperatures can increase the risk of tick-borne diseases? Scientists in southern Japan studied this by looking at data from Miyazaki Prefecture. They found that the more forest edges there were and the hotter it was, the more cases of a tick
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
