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Plants' Breathing Holes: How They Adapt to a Changing Climate

December 12, 2024

Imagine tiny pores on plant leaves, known as stomata, working hard all day. They're not just there for show; they help plants breathe and prevent them from getting too hot. But what happens when the climate changes? That's what scientists are trying to figure out. In a changing environment, these s

entertainment

See How a Screenwriter Turned History into a Movie

December 11, 2024

Ever wondered how a gripping crime drama gets made? "The Order" is one such film that's shaking things up this awards season. Based on a real-life chilling story, the movie dives into a series of violent crimes that rocked the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s. Adapted from the book "The Silent Brother

weather

Rapid Blaze in Malibu: A Call for Community Preparedness

December 11, 2024

You've probably heard about the quick spread of the Malibu fire, right? Well, it's been causing some serious chaos. People are being told to leave their homes in a hurry because the fire is growing really fast. In fact, it went from 100 acres to over 2, 200 acres in just a few hours! Strong winds ar

health

How Sustainable Design Can Improve Healthcare Spaces

December 11, 2024

Imagine you're designing a hospital. You want it to be good for patients and staff, right? But also, you want it to be kind to the environment. How do you balance both? A recent study found that by looking at past research, we can see where these two goals overlap. Scientists checked through lots o

finance

Bitcoin ETFs Set a New Milestone, Topping Original Holder Satoshi Nakamoto

December 10, 2024

The popularity of Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) has soared to new heights, turning them into the largest holders of the leading cryptocurrency. Recently, these funds collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management. This achievement marks one of the quickest and most significant

environment

Greening Chicago: Can Labor and Environment Work Together?

December 10, 2024

Illinois' environmental and labor leaders are exploring cooperation to tackle the state's climate challenges. Jennifer Walling, head of the Illinois Environmental Council, and Marc Poulos, a labor representative, recently visited Germany to learn about their efficient mass transit system. They hope

science

New AI Model Beats Traditional Weather Forecasts

December 10, 2024

Recently, a groundbreaking machine learning weather forecast model named GenCast has shown it can outperform traditional systems in certain situations. Developed by researchers at Google DeepMind, this model uses a diffusion approach similar to AI image generators to create multiple forecasts quickl

environment

Brazil's Carbon Balance: How Rain and Trees Fight Climate Change

December 9, 2024

You might think that all greenhouse gas emissions come from factories and cars, right? Not in Brazil! Here, the biggest source is actually farms and forests. That's because trees and plants can soak up carbon dioxide, making them natural air filters. We wanted to see how this affects Brazil's carbon

science

Forecasting Air Quality with AI: Understanding PM10 Changes in Future Climate Scenarios

December 8, 2024

Climate change is altering our planet, making it crucial to predict air quality accurately. This study looks at how particulate matter (PM10) levels might change under various future climate scenarios from the CMIP6 model. They used a combination of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Nonlinear Au

science

NASA's New Space Goals: Unraveling Earth's Shield and the Sun's Mysteries

December 8, 2024

Imagine diving into space exploration without even leaving Earth. NASA has some thrilling plans up its sleeve, according to experts from the National Academies. They suggest focusing on two big projects. First, they want to figure out the magnetosphere, which is like an invisible shield around our p