AI model outperforms traditional methods in predicting El Niño patterns
A study from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) model, which uses deep...
Excessive heat and its impact on mental health
Extreme heat this summer is affecting people across the country—mentally as well as physically.
While heat can make anyone irritable, the impact can go beyond...
Heat waves and air pollution may double the risk of fatal heart attacks
As the world becomes hotter due to climate change, and our air gets filled with tiny dust particles from cars, factories, and fires, it's...
Greenland used to be greener: A wake-up call about climate change
A new analysis of samples taken from beneath Greenland's ice sheet has revealed that the Arctic island was considerably greener as recently as 416,000...
Surviving the summer heat: the critical role of air conditioning for older people
Extreme heat is creating trouble all over the world. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking forest fires that spew smog affecting people miles away.
This heat is...
Heat waves are more dangerous than you think
The numbers are staggering: As of Wednesday, Phoenix had hit 20 straight days at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius); El Paso,...
Does living in a loud city hurt your hearing?
Living in a city can be exciting for the cultural institutions, events, and attractions, but all that fun can take a toll on your...
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal”...
How to use plastic waste to build roads, buildings, and more
Engineers from Stanford University, Michael Lepech and Zhiye Li, have envisioned a unique future where plastic waste is repurposed to construct roads, buildings, and...
Traffic-related air pollution linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a recent study, researchers found that exposure to traffic-related air pollution led to memory loss, cognitive decline, and triggered neurological pathways associated with...