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Elon Musk Surprises at AfD Launch as Germany Protests Far-Right

January 26, 2025

American billionaire Elon Musk made a sudden appearance at the launch event of Germany’s far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). The gathering took place in Halle, a city in eastern Germany, drawing around 4, 500 supporters. Musk praised the party, calling it Germany's "best hope" for the upc

science

Dissecting Liverwort Evolution: How Temperature Shapes Their Diversity

January 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered how liverworts, those tiny plants, became so diverse? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that when it comes to elevation and temperature, liverworts have a cool past and some hotspots for diversity. By tracking their evolution across mountains worldwide, they d

environment

The Amazon’s Climate Links: Shifting and Unstable

January 26, 2025

Over the past years, we've seen a worrying increase in forest fires, deforestation, and local temperature spikes in the Amazon rainforest. This has raised concerns about the collapse of the entire ecosystem. Scientists are working hard to understand how much deforestation and temperature increase co

environment

Mystery Solved: What Slowed Siberian Pines in 1700?

January 26, 2025

In the Western Sayan Mountains of Southern Siberia, scientists found something peculiar. The tree rings of Siberian pines (Pinus sibirica) suddenly shrank in size around 1700 CE. This wasn't just a small hiccup; it was a significant drop that lasted a decade. Tree rings often tell us about past temp

health

Stopping Neglected Tropical Diseases: Why It's Tough in Poor Communities

January 26, 2025

Imagine living in a place where simple infections can change your life forever. That's the reality for over a billion people in low-income communities, facing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These aren't your common colds; they're chronic and can seriously harm health. So, what's the deal? Why a

politics

Trump's First Week: A Whirlwind of Change

January 25, 2025

President Trump's first week back in office has been a flurry of activity, with a series of executive orders and proclamations that aim to reshape the country quickly. He's been true to his word, taking swift action on issues he promised to tackle during his campaign. One of the most notable change

politics

Trump's Shocking Idea: Ditch FEMA and Give States More Control

January 25, 2025

In the wake of tragedies in California and North Carolina, President Trump suggested something surprising. He wants to get rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and let states handle disasters directly. This wouldn't be the first time Trump's criticized FEMA. He's said it's too slow

weather

Rainfall Patterns in Wollo: Changes and Challenges

January 25, 2025

Ethiopia's Wollo area is heavily reliant on rain for agriculture, but the amount and distribution of rainfall can vary greatly over time and space. A recent study looked into how much and how often it rained in Wollo from 1981 to 2022. The study used data from the Climate Hazards Group Infrared Prec

finance

Weather and Your Wallet: How Heat Waves Hurt Investments

January 25, 2025

You might not think about it, but hot weather can actually affect your investments. A recent study found that extreme heat waves since 1979 have led to a drop in stock prices by up to 3. 1%. Europe tends to experience more severe heat waves than the U. S. , but Americans are more concerned about rec

environment

Why Climate Change and Food Policies Matter in Korea

January 25, 2025

Climate change is shaking up the way we grow our food, and Korea is feeling the heat. As a country that relies heavily on imports, any changes in the global climate can have a big impact on what they eat and how much it costs. International trade is usually a safety net, but not when other countries