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The COP28 summit is currently addressing the challenge of reducing climate change while a UN agency reports a concerning increase in global temperatures.

The UN’s weather organization has announced that glaciers have reduced in size at a higher rate between 2011 and 2020 compared to the previous decade, and the Antarctic ice sheet has lost 75% more ice. This is part of their recent report highlighting the consequences of climate change on Earth. The World Meteorological Organization served

Hundreds of invasive carp have been captured by wildlife officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin in the Mississippi River.

Hundreds of invasive carp have been caught from the Mississippi River near Trempealeau, Wisconsin by wildlife officials. On Friday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported that they captured a total of 296 silver carp, 23 grass carp, and four bighead carp on November 30. This was the biggest catch of invasive carp in Minnesota

A British research vessel encounters the largest iceberg in the world as it moves away from Antarctica.

The British Antarctic Survey announced on Monday that its polar research vessel had a fortuitous encounter with the biggest iceberg in the world. This allowed scientists to gather seawater samples from the massive ice formation as it moves away from Antarctic waters. On Friday, the RRS Sir David Attenborough encountered the A23a iceberg near the

The Marapi volcano in Indonesia has erupted for the second consecutive day, while 12 climbers are still unaccounted for.

The search for 12 climbers in Indonesia has been suspended due to the latest eruption of Mount Marapi. The volcano released a new surge of hot ash, reaching heights of up to 800 meters (2,620 feet). Officials have reported the development. Earlier in the day, the remains of 11 climbers were found during the search

Maine teachers are questioning the addition of Holocaust and genocide education to the science curriculum.

Teachers and advocates for science are expressing doubt about a Maine plan to revise standards and include lessons on genocide, eugenics, and the Holocaust in middle school science curriculum. They believe that teachers require additional education before tackling these complex and delicate topics. Although the proposed updates have good intentions, critics argue that they could

A powerful earthquake in the Philippines triggered a tsunami warning and resulted in one death amidst widespread panic.

At least one person died and several others were injured in the southern Philippines after a strong earthquake struck. Thousands of residents fled their homes in fear and clogged roads as a tsunami warning was issued, according to officials on Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey stated that the earthquake on Saturday evening was measured to

The planet is experiencing a rise in temperature and discussions at the UN about climate change are centered on its impact on human well-being.

On Sunday, discussions at the U.N. climate talks in Dubai, United Arab Emirates centered around the impact of rising global temperatures on human health. In Dubai, the COP28 conference continued after two days of inspiring speeches and appeals for harmony among high-ranking officials, shifting the focus to health concerns such as the estimated 7 million

The golden mole, believed to be extinct for 80 years, has been rediscovered in South Africa. It was previously thought to no longer exist.

Scientists in South Africa have announced the rediscovery of a mole species with a shimmering golden fur and a unique ability to navigate through sand dunes. The species had not been observed for over 80 years and was previously believed to be extinct. Researchers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the University of Pretoria recently

The hurricane season, which experienced storms from California to Nova Scotia, concludes on Thursday.

The active hurricane season, which led to the National Hurricane Center in Miami issuing a tropical storm warning for California’s coast and hurricane warnings for Nova Scotia, will end on Thursday evening. In the Atlantic basin, there were a total of 20 named storms, which is the fourth-highest amount since 1950. Among these storms were

According to a study, penguin parents take short naps in order to protect their newborns.

New parents face the challenge of balancing sleep and monitoring their newborns. A study found that penguins take numerous mini-naps throughout the day to accomplish this. Chinstrap penguins living in Antarctica must constantly protect their eggs and offspring in loud and crowded colonies. To remain alert, they take short, frequent naps throughout the day, lasting

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The COP28 summit is currently addressing the challenge of reducing climate change while a UN agency reports a concerning increase in global temperatures.

Hundreds of invasive carp have been captured by wildlife officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin in the Mississippi River.

A British research vessel encounters the largest iceberg in the world as it moves away from Antarctica.

The Marapi volcano in Indonesia has erupted for the second consecutive day, while 12 climbers are still unaccounted for.

Maine teachers are questioning the addition of Holocaust and genocide education to the science curriculum.

A powerful earthquake in the Philippines triggered a tsunami warning and resulted in one death amidst widespread panic.

The planet is experiencing a rise in temperature and discussions at the UN about climate change are centered on its impact on human well-being.

The golden mole, believed to be extinct for 80 years, has been rediscovered in South Africa. It was previously thought to no longer exist.

The hurricane season, which experienced storms from California to Nova Scotia, concludes on Thursday.

According to a study, penguin parents take short naps in order to protect their newborns.