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China's Climate Climb: A Shift in Global Responsibility

November 19, 2024

For a long time, rich countries like the United States and Europe have been the biggest contributors to global warming. But that's changing fast. China, with its rapid economic growth and massive use of coal, is quickly catching up. Last year, China even surpassed Europe in total historical emission

science

Heat Waves & Guppy Appetites: How Warm Water Spells Trouble for Freshwater Life

November 19, 2024

Global warming is heating up freshwater habitats, and non-native fish are invading these places. Usually, scientists look at these issues separately, but they're both big threats to biodiversity. Fish are ectotherms, meaning their bodies are influenced by the temperature of their water. So, when wat

environment

NO 2 Pollution Drop in Shipping: Lessons for a Cleaner Marine Future

November 19, 2024

During the COVID-19 lockdown, global shipping activities were significantly reduced. This provided a unique opportunity to study the impact of reduced marine traffic on nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) pollution, a key indicator of shipping emissions. Satellite data from TROPOMI showed a substantial decre

politics

Will RFK Jr. Support Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts?

November 18, 2024

President Trump's proposal to reduce foreign aid is turning heads, and now, rumors suggest that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. might align with Trump's stance. This is an unexpected twist! Groups like the Global Fund, which fights diseases worldwide, could face difficulties, especially since vaccine skeptici

health

Airplane Terror: Understanding the Health Effects

November 18, 2024

Have you ever thought about how plane terror attacks affect our health? It's not just about the safety of the skies, but also about what happens on the ground. When a terrorist strikes at an airport or on a plane, it shakes up our sense of security. But did you know it also has a big impact on publi

business

The Biggest and Best: A Look at the Bombardier Global 7500

November 18, 2024

Ever wondered what it's like to fly in the biggest private jet on the market? Meet the Bombardier Global 7500, a beast of a business jet that's all about space and distance. This jet isn't just the largest, it's also one of the longest-range private jets you can buy. It can fly up to 7, 700 nautical

health

Wastewater Surveillance: A Fairness-Focused Approach

November 17, 2024

Wastewater monitoring has become a powerful tool for tracking public health since 2020. It's quick and cost-effective. But what's often missing is a focus on fairness. Current ethical discussions mainly center around privacy and legal issues, mostly in North America and Western Europe. We've teamed

health

First U. S. Case of Deadlier Mpox Strain Confirmed

November 17, 2024

The U. S. recently had its first case of the more dangerous clade I strain of mpox. A traveler from Eastern Africa was diagnosed in California and is now recovering at home. Public health workers are investigating people who had close contact with the patient. This strain has been detected in six ot

crime

Priests Under Attack: A Wake-Up Call

November 16, 2024

Recently, priests have been targeted in violent attacks, raising concerns worldwide. In Singapore, Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in the face during Mass. The attacker, Basnayake Keith Spencer, has been charged and remanded. Lee is recovering from his injuries. Meanwhile, in Spain, a man attack

health

How Community and Personal Factors Shape Women's Power in Ethiopia

November 15, 2024

Women's empowerment is a big deal globally because it can boost a country's growth and development. To make policies that really work, we need to figure out what affects women's empowerment on both individual and community levels. Let's zoom in on Ethiopia for a closer look. In Ethiopia, women's em