Peter Sarsgaard, known for his roles in movies like "Dead Man Walking" and "Boys Don't Cry, " recently shared his thoughts on some big topics. He talked about why he thinks people should work together, his doubts about Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars, and why he joined a protest against powerful
Dairy cows are feeling the heat, and it's not just a one-day thing. New research shows that extreme heat can cut milk production by up to 10%, and the effects can last for more than 10 days. This isn't just a bad day at the farm; it's a long-term problem. Cows that are in their prime production sta
In Greece, wildfires have been a major concern recently. On the island of Crete, a large fire near the town of Ierapetra forced 5, 000 people to evacuate. Firefighters and helicopters worked hard to control the blaze, and by Friday morning, there was no active fire front. The fire damaged some trees
In hot and humid places, roads take a beating. The main issue is something called rutting, where tire tracks get deep over time. This is a big deal because it affects how we plan road maintenance. But predicting this has been tricky. A group of researchers decided to tackle this problem. They gathe
Ever wondered why some places have more types of animals than others? Scientists have been puzzling over this for years. The general idea is that areas with more energy, like sunlight and rain, should have more species. But real-world data often doesn't match this theory. This inconsistency might b
Porto, a city in Portugal, is taking steps to tackle climate change. It's not just about the environment. It's also about keeping people healthy. Urban areas, especially near the coast, face big risks. Rising temperatures and extreme weather can harm health. Porto is trying to adapt. It's looking at
So, what's the deal with black carbon (BC) and its role in weather changes? In India, not much research has been done on how BC affects things like monsoons, fog, and heatwaves. This study steps in to bridge that gap, looking at how BC interacts with rain during the monsoon's active and break phases
A new bill, nicknamed the "Big, Beautiful Bill, " is causing quite a stir in the US clean energy scene. It aims to make big changes, but not all of them are good for solar power. Even though some harsh parts were removed, the bill still poses a threat to the domestic solar industry. The bill weaken
A long time ago, around 252 million years, Earth faced its worst life crisis. The "Great Dying" wiped out nearly 90% of all species. After this disaster, the planet stayed extremely hot for 5 million years. Scientists have been trying to figure out why. Recently, a group of researchers made a big d
The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become m
