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schmidt ocean institutes

What Happens When the Pacific Ocean Changes Its Mood?

March 18, 2026

The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and

technology

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Starlink Launch

March 17, 2026

The day began early in Florida, where a Falcon 9 rocket was set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, called Starlink 10‑46, carried 29 new satellites that will join the growing network of low‑Earth orbit internet nodes. Launch time was fixed for 9:27 a. m. , and the c

crime

Chaos at Daytona Beach Spring Break

March 17, 2026

Daytona Beach has seen a sudden surge of trouble during its spring break. A large, unofficial crowd gathered on the coast, and police struggled to keep order. Over the weekend, four separate shootings were reported, putting local law‑makers and officers on high alert. Video from a balcony at the Oce

politics

How U. S. Health Policy Changes Sparked Legal Battles

March 17, 2026

In early 2025, the Trump administration pushed major changes to U. S. healthcare rules, touching everything from vaccine guidelines to research funding. These moves led to multiple lawsuits from states, medical groups, and advocacy organizations. One key change involved removing COVID-19 shots from

environment

Planting Trees in the Right Places Can Cool the Planet

March 16, 2026

Tree planting is a big idea for fighting climate change. Scientists tested how different amounts and locations of new forests affect the Earth’s temperature using a detailed computer model. They looked at three scenarios with different sizes and spreads of reforestation. The results were clear: add

politics

Why the Hormuz Strait Still Holds the World’s Oil in Its Grip

March 14, 2026

The war in the Middle East made oil prices jump past $100 a barrel for the first time in almost four years. That sharp rise showed how much the world depends on one narrow waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is the only route out of the Persian Gulf that lets huge amounts of oil and gas reach global mark

politics

Nations Lose a Climate Lab: What Happens When Research Is Sold

March 14, 2026

A big science centre in Colorado is under threat. The government wants to shut it down, hand its work over to colleges and businesses, give up its planes, and sell the land. The place, known for studying weather and climate, was founded in 1960. It runs a giant super‑computer called Derecho th

weather

Weather Wildcards: Heat, Snow, Storms and More Across the U. S.

March 14, 2026

A strange mix of weather is happening at once in America. Warm, dry air and hot temperatures are moving into the Southwest while cold, icy fronts hit the Midwest and East. At the same time, heavy rains and a big storm bring snow to the Great Lakes region. In California, people are already feeling M

politics

Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

March 13, 2026

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It

weather

Storms, Heat and Cold: A U. S. Weather Rollercoaster

March 13, 2026

A dramatic mix of weather is heading across the United States. In Hawaii, rain has started to pour hard enough that flash floods are a concern on Oahu. Meanwhile the Southwest is about to feel an early heat wave, with Phoenix expected to hit record temperatures that have never been seen this early i