This summer may not have broken the global heat record yet, but scientists warn that the most intense heat could still be ahead. Wildfires are burning across parts of North America and Europe, powerful heat waves are striking cities, and ocean temperatures remain exceptionally high. At the same time, a strengthening El Niño is forecast to add more heat to an already warming … [Read more...] about This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
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Extinct toad from the ice age discovered at Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown extinct toad species hidden for nearly a century inside the collections of Los Angeles’ famous La Brea Tar Pits. The tiny amphibian, named Spea labreae after the tar pits, represents the first extinct Ice Age amphibian ever identified from Los Angeles and only the second known extinct Pleistocene amphibian from North … [Read more...] about Extinct toad from the ice age discovered at Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits
Gray Whales Are Washing Ashore Dead Across the U.S. West Coast, Raising New Alarm Among Scientists
The sight of a gray whale surfacing off the Pacific Coast has long been one of nature's most remarkable spectacles. Every year these giants travel thousands of miles between the warm breeding lagoons of Mexico and the rich feeding grounds of the Arctic, making one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth. But in 2026, that ancient journey is being overshadowed by a … [Read more...] about Gray Whales Are Washing Ashore Dead Across the U.S. West Coast, Raising New Alarm Among Scientists
What Major Changes Could the World Face in the Next Five Years? Experts and Observers Weigh In
Predicting the future is never easy, but discussions among economists, scientists, technologists and ordinary citizens reveal a growing list of developments many believe are approaching far faster than society is prepared for. From climate disruption and artificial intelligence to economic instability and shifting political power, several trends are increasingly viewed as … [Read more...] about What Major Changes Could the World Face in the Next Five Years? Experts and Observers Weigh In
A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign
A vast patch of unusually cold water in the North Atlantic Ocean is drawing increasing concern from climate scientists, as new research suggests it could signal the weakening of one of Earth’s most important ocean circulation systems. Located south of Greenland and Iceland, the so-called “cold blob” has puzzled researchers for decades. While global ocean temperatures … [Read more...] about A mysterious ‘cold blob’ in the ocean has puzzled scientists. A new study says it’s an ominous sign