NASA Clocks July 2023 as Hottest Month on Record Ever Since 1880
Editor’s Note: This release has been updated to add additional graphics, captions, and to spell out the words degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. According to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, July 2023 was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record. “SinceContinue Reading
From vibrant corals to white skeletons: climate change and looming existential threats to coral reefs
Coral reefs and their ecosystems serve important roles on Earth – they flourish with biodiversity, providing habitat to 25% of known marine species [1,2] , and offer coastal protection from storm surges and cyclones [1] . However, coral reefs are also one of the most sensitive marine ecosystems on Earth,Continue Reading
NASA Study Reveals Compounding Climate Risks at Two Degrees of Warming
If global temperatures keep rising and reach 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, people worldwide could face multiple impacts of climate change simultaneously. This is according to a NASA-led study that analyzed the projected impacts of such warming to understand how different climate effects might combine. AContinue Reading
Sea-level rise: to mitigate or adapt? Experts say we need to do both.
As sea levels rise, coastal regions will face a number of negative impacts, including flooding, submerged land, and loss or changes in marine ecosystems[1]. Roughly 900 million people – or 11% of the world’s population – lived in low-lying coastal cities and settlements in 2020[2]; a figure that is projectedContinue Reading
How CO2 warms Earth through the greenhouse effect and why CO2 is not ‘saturated’ in Earth’s atmosphere
There is no doubt about it – climate science can be complex. But sometimes this complexity is mistaken for uncertainty. A recurring example is our scientific understanding of carbon dioxide’s (CO2) effects as a greenhouse gas[2]. However, the evidence for CO2 as a greenhouse gas is well-established and is builtContinue Reading
Diets high in industrially produced foods impair muscle quality, associated with knee osteoarthritis
Consuming more ultra-processed food is linked to higher levels of fat on thigh muscles, a new study reports., Read MoreContinue Reading
Short, intense bursts of exercise lower women’s cardiovascular disease risk by almost half
Exercising at a high intensity for as little as 90 seconds a day may protect from the risk of a major cardiovascular event, such as heart attack or heart failure, particularly among women., Read MoreContinue Reading
Deep belly fat could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades ahead of symptoms
People who are obese and harbor deep belly fat are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease-specific proteins in the brain up to 20 years before the earliest dementia symptoms, a new study suggests., Read MoreContinue Reading
Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users’ lives
New vending machines have been cropping up around the country as innovative public health tools to combat overdose deaths from fentanyl — a potent synthetic opioid, or painkiller, that can be extremely addictive., Read MoreContinue Reading
How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days, Read MoreContinue Reading
USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its ‘notorious markets’ report
An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are being run illegally, Read MoreContinue Reading
News Roundup of the Week: Meta’s Content Shake-Up, Nvidia’s Gaming Revolution, and More
Key Takeaways Missed out on the key developments this week? Check out the top five news headlines you should know, as we get you covered! Meta Set to Eliminate Fact… The post News Roundup of the Week: Meta’s Content Shake-Up, Nvidia’s Gaming Revolution, and More appeared first on Techreport…Continue Reading
Connecticut Democrats Extend State US House Electoral Record to 45
The victories keep piling up, but two long-serving incumbents have been facing more competitive reelection bids to the nation’s lower legislative chamber Although Americas Worst Traitor improved on his performance from four years ago at the top of the ticket in the reliably Democratic state of Connecticut, Republicans failed toContinue Reading