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Imagining Antarctica's Future: How Ocean Changes Drive Ice Sheet Retreat

January 23, 2025

Have you ever wondered how the future of Antarctica's ice sheets might unfold? Scientists are using a model called CISM to simulate what could happen over the next few centuries. This model is part of a larger project called ISMIP6, which aims to improve predictions about the future of ice sheets.

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Earth's Heat Record: 2024 Tops the List

January 23, 2025

Last year, Earth broke another record. NASA confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures higher than any year since we started keeping track in 1880. Why is this happening? Scientists blame greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which have been increasing since the Ind

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Fire in Castaic: Schools and Communities Evacuated

January 23, 2025

A wildfire, named the Hughes Fire, started near Castaic Lake on Wednesday. It quickly spread, burning over 5, 000 acres and forcing the closure of numerous roads. Castaic High School, along with several other local schools, were evacuated. Students were either picked up by their parents or moved to

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Fire Erupts Near Castaic, Forces Evacuations and Highway Closures

January 23, 2025

A large fire, dubbed the Hughes fire, broke out north of Castaic on Wednesday. It quickly spread to over 9, 400 acres, prompting thousands of residents to flee their homes. The fire started near Lake Hughes Road and grew rapidly due to strong Santa Ana winds. By the afternoon, more than 31, 000 peop

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Why Rural Life Can Improve with Social Networks

January 23, 2025

In today's world, the quality of rural living environments is a big deal, not just for China but globally. It's tied to how well the regional economy is doing. So, understanding what makes rural residents take part in making their environment better is key. This study used two theories: what we plan

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The Secret Life of Walking Corals

January 23, 2025

Imagine a world beneath the ocean's surface where some corals are not just stationary builders of vast reefs, but active explorers. Corals are usually known for their diverse shapes, colors, and immobility. Most of the over 6, 000 known coral species are colonial, forming dense communities where ind

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Climate Leaders in Davos: Listening First, Talking Later

January 23, 2025

In Davos, Switzerland, the 2025 World Economic Forum brought together top minds to discuss the future of agriculture and climate change. Newsweek hosted an event called "Aligning Agriculture With Global Climate Goals, " focusing on the role of sustainable farming. Amit Shah, Newsweek's EVP Internat

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Rebuilding After Fires: How California Can Do It Better This Time

January 22, 2025

California is no stranger to wildfires, and now, after recent blazes, the state is looking at rebuilding. But should they just go back to the way things were? Experts say no way! They suggest rethinking how and where we build. Instead of cramming houses together on fire-prone hillsides, spread them

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Wildfires Strike Again: LA Faces New Blazes Amid Santa Ana Winds

January 22, 2025

Santa Ana winds are wreaking havoc in Southern California, fanning new wildfires and threatening the progress made in containing previous ones. These powerful winds, with gusts reaching over 100 mph, have sparked fresh concerns about more fires breaking out. Although the 80-acre Lilac Fire is now 10

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EU's Deforestation Plan: Making the Most of the Delay

January 22, 2025

The European Commission recently suggested pushing back the launch of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free products by a year. This move has sparked a lot of talk. We've come up with some ideas, based on science and current projects, on how to make the most of this extra time. The goa