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Why Some Countries Lead in Climate Action

February 17, 2025

Climate change is a big challenge, and many people want to know why some countries are taking big steps to fight it while others are not. Most studies focus on the problems that stop countries from taking action. But what if we look at it differently? What if we ask, "What helps countries take big s

environment

Feed Famine: How Seasons Affect Food for Animals and People in Southern Africa

February 17, 2025

In Southern Africa, livestock farming is a big deal for food security and rural communities. But there's a big problem: the feed for these animals changes with the seasons, and not in a good way. When the dry season hits, plants die back, and leaves fall off trees. This means less food for the anima

environment

Climate Change and the Spread of Biting Midges

February 17, 2025

Biting midges, especially those in the Culicoides family, are more than just a nuisance. They can cause allergic reactions in horses and spread serious viruses like bluetongue and African horse sickness. Scientists are using advanced technology to understand and predict where these midges will thriv

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Water and Health: The Power of Data

February 17, 2025

Imagine having a magical map that shows where water is being used, where pollution is happening, and where diseases are spreading. That's exactly what the Water Health Open Knowledge Graph (WHOW-KG) does. It's not just a map; it's a tool designed to help us make smart decisions about water and healt

science

Chilling Out: Why Earth's Ice Ages Happen

February 15, 2025

Over the past 540 million years, our planet has experienced some serious chill. Two major cold snaps, including the one we're in right now, have lasted for millions of years. These icy periods, known as icehouses, have puzzled scientists for a long time. They know that these cold spells are linked t

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Equal Voices: The Challenge of Climate Negotiations

February 14, 2025

Climate change is a global issue, and everyone should have a say in how to tackle it. But, in reality, it's not that simple. Imagine a big group project where some students have more resources, more time, and more help. This is similar to the United Nations climate talks. Some countries have more ex

science

Plants' Cool Tricks: How They Handle Weather and Bugs

February 13, 2025

Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to

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Climate's Mixed Bag in Dengue Spread

February 13, 2025

Climate change is making it harder to control dengue fever. It's not just about the heat, though. The way rain falls and how long the dry season lasts also play a big role. Scientists in the Philippines looked at 16 different areas to figure this out. They used a fancy method to see how temperat

environment

The Path to Clean Energy - and the Roadblocks

February 12, 2025

A lot of people might think everything is doomed if someone in power opposes cleaner energy and pushes coal, but amazingly, it is not that simple. Let's start from the big picture. The United States has been making huge progress in producing electricity from wind, sun, and even cleaning up gas.

politics

Corruption on the Rise: A Global Wake-Up Call

February 11, 2025

In a recent look into how clean or corrupt different countries' governments are, many nations found themselves with their worst scores in over a decade. This report, which rates 180 countries, found that 47 of them hit their lowest points in the past 12 years. The global picture isn't pretty: more t