On May 20, 2026, a study published in Royal Society Open Science revealed unprecedented journeys made by humpback whales between eastern Australia and Brazil. Researchers documented the longest distances recorded for these marine giants. The study involved international scientists identifying whales using tens of thousands of images. These photos revealed two humpback whales traversing oceans...
Soft, stretchy plastics, like grocery bags and bubble wrap, are common in daily life. Disposing of them can be challenging. If left in landfills, these materials take centuries to break down, releasing harmful microplastics. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, over 3 million tons of plastic bags, sacks, and wraps ended up in U.S. landfills...
Scientists are reassessing climate scenarios, acknowledging that some of the extreme outcomes for global warming are now unlikely. This shift reflects modest gains in carbon reduction efforts. However, they agree that limiting warming to the 1.5 degrees Celsius target set in 2015 is unachievable. Revised Carbon Pollution Scenarios New carbon pollution scenarios replace the extreme...
Historically, significant events have changed the course of human history. One such phenomenon is El Niño, which researchers are observing closely due to its potential impact. Understanding El Niño El Niño refers to significant changes in Pacific Ocean winds and water temperatures. These shifts can dramatically alter global weather patterns. Historically, El Niño has been...