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climate

Antarctic Plants: How Warming and Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Their Survival

April 8, 2025

Antarctica is heating up. This is not good news for the plants that call it home. Two species, Deschampsia antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis, are facing big changes. Scientists wanted to see how these plants handle warmer temperatures and more freeze-thaw cycles. They conducted a lab experiment t

politics

How To Catch the Ear of Climate-Skeptic Politicians

April 7, 2025

Politicians in the US often dismiss climate change. They have a hard time hearing scientists' solutions. Scientists know a lot about climate change. But they struggle to reach politicians. The main issue is not finding answers. It is about getting politicians to listen. There is plenty of research

environment

Wheat's Timing Trouble: Can Farmers Beat the Clock?

April 7, 2025

The climate is changing, and it's causing headaches for farmers in central China. The usual timing for planting winter wheat is getting messed up. This timing issue can seriously harm the crop's output. However, farmers might have a few clever tactics to turn the tables. Farmers have a few strategi

environment

Pakistan's Weather: How Climate Change is Shaping the Future

April 6, 2025

Pakistan is in a tough spot when it comes to weather. It's a dry place with scorching temperatures and not much rain. This makes it super sensitive to climate change. The country's weather is all over the place, making it hard to predict what's coming next. To get a better handle on things, researc

environment

How do Trees and Bugs React to Climate Changes?

April 6, 2025

The relationship between climate and how plants and insects interact is a hot topic in ecology. Many assume that warmer, more stable climates at lower latitudes boost these interactions. This, in turn, could speed up evolution and make plants better at defending themselves against bugs. However, not

politics

Wisconsin's Supreme Court Sees a Shift in Power

April 2, 2025

Wisconsin's political landscape shifted significantly with the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The Associated Press announced Dane County Judge Susan Crawford as the winner. Her strong performance in key Democratic areas secured her victory. This win maintains the liberal-leaning majority on the

science

Mice in the Americas: How Food and Genes Shape Size

April 2, 2025

In the last 500 years, house mice have made themselves at home across the Americas. During this time, they have shown remarkable adaptability. One of the most noticeable changes is in their body size. This shift is not just about genetics. The environment, especially what they eat, plays a big role.

science

A Hidden World Emerges from the Ice

April 1, 2025

In the vast, icy reaches of the Bellingshausen Sea, a unique event unfolded. In January 2025, a colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, detached from the George VI Ice Shelf. This wasn't just any iceberg; it was a natural curtain lifting to reveal a hidden world beneath. The exposed seafloor

science

Hidden Life Uncovered as Giant Iceberg Breaks Free

April 1, 2025

A colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, recently detached from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This event exposed a seafloor that had been hidden under 209 square miles of ice. A group of scientists on the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel, R/V Falkor (too), were in the Belli

weather

Stormy Times Ahead: Weather Forecasts Under Threat

April 1, 2025

As the wind howls and the skies darken, residents in the south and southwest suburbs brace for the annual tornado season. This year, however, the familiar sights and sounds of severe weather come with a new twist: fewer eyes in the sky and less data to predict storms. Staff cuts at the Nati