A record-breaking heat wave unfolding at what should be the coldest time in Earth’s coldest place has scientists concerned about what it could mean for the future health of the Antarctic continent, and the consequences it could inflict for millions of people across the globe.

‘Astonishing’ Antarctica heat wave sends temperatures 50 degrees above normal

It uses state-of-the-art models to estimate the shutdown could happen between 2037 and 2064, and that it’s more likely than not to collapse by 2050.

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests

The study finds that the effects will vary depending on the level of control over global warming. A new study suggests that the uplifting terrain beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet could significantly impact sea level rise in the future. Despite feeling like a stationary mass, most solid ground is undergoing...

New Research Shows Antarctic Uplift Could Reduce Sea Level Rise by 40%

Examining historical climatic shifts, researchers have identified how vegetation’s response to drastic temperature increases can extend the warming period for millennia. Disruption of the functioning of vegetation due to warming can lead to the failure of climate regulating mechanisms for millions of years. Vegetation changes can alter the planet’s...

A Million-Year Journey: Slow Recovery of Vegetation From Global Warming

First comprehensive maps of a glacier’s underside, created using an autonomous underwater vehicle, provide insights into potential future sea-level changes. An international research team used an autonomous underwater vehicle, Ran, to create detailed maps of the underside of the Dotson Ice Shelf in Antarctica. Their findings reveal new patterns and features that challenge previous assumptions about glacier melting. This study emphasizes the importance of under-ice data for predicting future sea level rise and demonstrates significant progress in understanding the complexity of ice shelves.

Groundbreaking Antarctic Glacier Survey Reveals Hidden Secrets

"With every tenth of a degree of ocean warming, we get closer and closer to passing this tipping point." A new study that accounts for seawater intrusion between ice sheets estimates that other projections about future sea level rise could be too modest. What's happening?. As detailed by the Guardian,...

Scientists sound the alarm after new research points to growing invisible threat putting coastal cities at risk: 'We need very dramatic action'

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

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While experts note that this would be an arduous fight, it would set the precedent for future cases of climate-related deaths. Arizona lawyers have grounds for charging oil conglomerates with murder or manslaughter for the hundreds of deaths caused by the July 2023 heat wave, per an article published in the Guardian.

Lawyers devise way to charge industry with homicide after fatal heat wave: 'These climate disasters didn't come out of nowhere'

Japan was rocked by twin earthquakes on Thursday, August 8, triggering a tsunami advisory across several regions. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 6.9-magnitude quake followed by a stronger 7.1-magnitude tremor. The quakes struck at depths of 33 and 25 kilometers, respectively, off the southwestern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku.

Japan shaken by powerful twin earthquakes, tsunami warning issued

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The issue of trust is a complex topic with many factors behind it. Some zodiac signs are simply known for innately being more cautious or guarded, which can sometimes manifest as difficulty trusting others. Here are 6 signs that tend to be more reserved in their trust:

Opinion - 6 Zodiac Signs that Find it Impossible to Trust Anyone

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Through a 3D star map, researchers analyze how nearby stars might impact their planets’ atmospheres with X-rays, helping guide the search for habitable exoplanets by future telescopes. X-ray observations of nearby stars are helping astronomers identify the best targets to search for exoplanets with conditions suitable for life. Harmful...

Could These Nearby Stars Harbor Another Earth?

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In December 2004, San Francisco business owner John Dorning embarked on his first journey aboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2. Dorning was making the crossing from Southampton, England, to New York City. It was their first full day at sea. “Sometime during the afternoon, the weather suddenly started getting really rough,” says Dorning.

Where Are the World’s Most Dangerous Seas?

Earth's string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end this past July as the natural El Niño climate pattern ebbed, the European climate agency Copernicus announced Thursday. But July 2024 's average heat just missed surpassing the July of a year ago,...

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Antarctic Ice Melt: New Study Highlights Urgency of Emission Reductions

A McGill-led study finds that understanding the relationship between the Antarctic Ice Sheet and the underlying earth is crucial for predicting the impacts of future climate...

Antarctic Ice Melt: New Study Highlights Urgency of Emission Reductions

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