How wildfire smoke affects your health—and how to protect yourself
as a series As deadly wildfires continue to rage through the Los Angeles area, smoke has filled neighborhoods and thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes, air…
Global warming is wreaking havoc on the planet's water cycle
Record the final temperature The year pushed the global water cycle to "new climate extremes", according to Global Water Monitor 2024 ReportThe document, prepared by an international consortium led by…
Los Angeles' devastating fire in pictures
that morning On January 7, Los Angeles's first large wildfire broke out in a wooded area near Topanga State Park on the northwest edge of the city. Conditions allowed the…
The tide may finally turn against LA's fire
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua said, "With the winds being so calm this morning, I believe we can really make some progress, turn a corner, and start to create…
Rubin Observatory's 2025 Debut Could Unveil Hidden Dark Comets in Space
Astronomers are anticipating a breakthrough in the discovery of dark comets in 2025, with the highly awaited Vera C. Rubin Observatory expected to contribute significantly. These enigmatic objects, which lack…
These newly identified cells could change the face of plastic surgery
So how did this new cell escape scientists and doctors for so long? In a way, it didn't. Plicous and his graduate student scoured centuries of scientific papers for any…
Why Did ISRO Delay SpaDeX Space Docking Experiment for the Second Time?
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has delayed its ambitious Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time. Initially scheduled for Tuesday and rescheduled for Thursday, the experiment was halted…
California wildfires show no signs of abating
On Tuesday, Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California toward the ocean, scattering embers and then fanning the growing wildfire flames. During the night, residents received instant text alerts warning…
NASA wants to explore the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn with autonomous robots
Europa's orbit is an ellipse, and the satellite's shape is affected by Jupiter's gravity, distorting it as it passes close to Jupiter.This change in shape creates friction inside Europa, generating…
Human metapneumovirus is finally being taken seriously
Like many other respiratory viruses, Williams says HMPV is more likely to affect people with chronic lung diseases or existing conditions like asthma and cancer. But despite this, they have…