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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Brazil's Rough-Toothed Dolphins May Lose Their Home

Climate shifts are reshaping the ocean, and Brazil’s coast faces big changes. The rough-toothed dolphin, a top ocean hunter, depends on specific waters to survive. But as temperatures rise and ocean chemistry shifts, these dolphins may struggle to find safe places to live. The same goes for their fo

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

Two Decades of Irish Impact on Worldwide Anaesthesia Learning

Twenty years ago a small program in Ireland quietly began changing how doctors worldwide learn pain control during surgery. By focusing not just on giving the right doses of medicine but on safer practices in every step of care, the initiative pushed beyond traditional classroom teaching. Doctors wh

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Mar 04 2026SCIENCE

Nature’s Calm: How Green Spaces Beat Climate Stress

Climate change is worsening mental health problems worldwide. Researchers wanted to see if nature‑based activities could help people feel better when the planet warms. They gathered every study that looked at green spaces, gardening, or outdoor therapy and checked how many people benefited.

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Feb 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small Changes, Big Impact: How Tiny Habits Can Fight Climate Change

Climate change can feel overwhelming, but small changes in daily habits can make a big difference. Imagine if just 10% of Americans changed their eating, driving, heating, or shopping habits. The impact could be huge. Food choices matter. Beef production creates a lot of greenhouse gases. Switching

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Feb 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Small Choices, Big Climate Impact

Climate change feels huge, but the small steps people take add up. A study looked at four common habits: eating meat, driving cars, heating homes, and buying clothes. The researchers asked what would happen if just 10 % of people changed each habit. They used data from government sources to estimate

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Feb 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

Changing Pastures: How Climate is Shifting Grazing Lands

Climate shifts are shrinking the world’s biggest food farms. Across continents, grasslands that support millions of herders are becoming less suitable for livestock as temperatures rise and rainfall patterns change. Scientists used a “safe climatic space” method to map these changes, looking a

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Jan 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires and Climate Change: A Growing Threat

Climate change is making wildfires bigger and more dangerous. NASA's research shows that human activities are the main reason why wildfires in the American West are getting worse. Over the past 20 years, the area burned by wildfires has increased, even though the number of fires has stayed about the

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Jan 24 2026CRIME

The Unending Search for Jennifer Kesse: A Family's 20-Year Fight

Twenty years have passed since Jennifer Kesse went missing, but her parents, Drew and Joyce, are still searching for answers. They haven't given up hope, even after all this time. New technology is giving them a fresh sense of optimism. Jennifer was just 24 years old when she vanished on January 24

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Jan 24 2026ENVIRONMENT

Cold Weather and Climate Change: What's the Real Deal?

Climate change is a complex topic. It's not just about hotter summers. It's about shifts in weather patterns over time. Yet, every winter, some people point to cold snaps and say, "See, the world isn't warming! " This is like judging a whole baseball season based on just one inning. Experts explain

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Jan 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Extinction: What the Facts Really Say

Climate change has been a hot topic for years, with many people saying it's causing animals and plants to die out at an alarming rate. But a new report from the UK Royal Society shakes things up. It says that extinction rates haven't gone up much in the last 200 years. In fact, for bugs and plants,

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