Learning & Developments Archives - Page 3 of 13

Apr282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Computer Model Promises Faster Flood Forecasts for Cyclone and 100 Million Affected Coastal Communities

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Tropical storms and cyclones have already impacted hundreds of millions living along the world’s coasts. As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, understanding all the factors that contribute to flooding storm surges, rainfall, and waves is crucial. Now, new research by Tim Leijnse from Deltares and VU Amsterdam offers a powerful solution through an advanced flood model called SFINCS, enabling faster, more accurate flood risk forecasts. New Open-Source Model: SFINCS Over recent years, Tim Leijnse and his research team developed SFINCS (Super-Fast INundation of CoastS), a groundbreaking open-source model designed to assess different types of flood risks efficiently. Unlike traditional flood models that require heavy computing resources, SFINCS simplifies complexi...

Apr262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Pune April Heat Crossed Dangerous Limits for Elderly, IISER Study Finds

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April 2025 brought extreme heat to Pune, with daily highs between 40°C and 43°C, posing severe health risks especially for the elderly. A study by IISER Pune found that “critical environmental thresholds” were breached multiple times, making it difficult for older adults to regulate their core body temperatures and raising serious concerns about increasing heat stress in Indian cities. Researchers noted that core body temperature is tightly controlled and even slight rises can signal stress or illness. The body mainly cools through sweat evaporation, but this mechanism struggles during high heat and humidity. When the body can no longer keep core temperature stable, it enters a danger zone. In Pune, such conditions occurred several times throughout April especially affecting people aged...

Apr232025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Feeling the Heat & Knowing the Science How Education Shapes Climate Concern

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When people feel climate change in their own backyards warmer winters, earlier springs, more extreme heat they tend to take it more seriously. But simply experiencing the weather shift isn't always enough. A new study shows that higher education plays a crucial role in helping people make sense of the warming they’re experiencing, especially in colder regions where changes are more noticeable. Anthropologist and social scientist R. Alexander Bentley, along with colleague Ben Horne, analyzed data across over 3,000 U.S. counties to explore how education levels and real-life temperature changes interact to shape climate concern. The findings suggest that it’s the combination of both perceptible warming and education that leads to a deeper awareness and concern about climate change. Educ...

Mar242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Discovered New Methods to Predict Unrecorded Extreme Weather Events

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A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications reveals how communities can anticipate extreme weather events that have never been recorded in modern history. Researchers from the Climate Adaptation Services Foundation the University of Reading, and international institutions have developed new techniques that go beyond conventional weather records, which typically span only the last century. The study highlights how nature's archives such as tree rings combined with forgotten historical documents can unlock centuries of missing climate data. Lead author Timo Kelder "We've been limited by thinking extreme weather is only as bad as what we've measured since weather stations were invented, But our research shows we can use weather models to look back hundreds or even thousands o...

Mar222025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Warming Climate Shrinks Crop Diversity Threatens Global Food Security

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A new study published in Nature Food warns that more than half of the world’s cropland could see a decline in suitable crops if global temperatures rise by 2°C. Researchers examined how climate change would affect 30 major crops under four warming scenarios, from 1.5°C to 4°C above pre-industrial levels. The study finds that even at 1.5°C of warming, over half of the analyzed crops including wheat, barley, lentils, and potatoes would experience a net loss in potential cropland. At 3°C, all 30 crops would suffer declining suitable areas, with some reductions surpassing 50%. While warming will shrink crop diversity in tropical regions it may allow for expanded farming options in temperate zones offering adaptation opportunities. Regions near the equator such as sub-Saharan Africa and S...

Mar222025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Hidden Climate Clues Help Scientists Predict Unseen Extreme Weather

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A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications unveils new methods to forecast extreme weather events that modern records have never captured. Conducted by researchers from the Climate Adaptation Services Foundation, the University of Reading, and other global institutions, the study expands the understanding of climate extremes beyond the last century’s conventional weather records. By tapping into nature archives such as tree rings and forgotten historical documents scientists have uncovered centuries of climate data that modern instruments missed. Lead author Timo Kelder emphasized the significance of this breakthrough, stating, “We’ve been limited by thinking extreme weather is only as bad as what we’ve measured. But looking back hundreds or even thousands of years reveal...

Mar182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Finds Climate Change Increases Virus Risk from Sewage in Ocean

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A new study suggests that climate change may be increasing the risk of exposure to sewage-associated viruses in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. The research, conducted by scientists including Jessica Kevill, found that extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and heatwaves can cause untreated sewage to enter natural water bodies, posing a significant health threat. Viruses like norovirus and adenovirus, which cause stomach illnesses, were found to persist in seawater for up to three days in high temperatures and even longer in cooler conditions. On cloudy days, these viruses remained viable for about 2.5 days, while sunlight exposure reduced their survival to less than 24 hours. Scientists warn that with increasing climate-related weather extremes, the risk of sewage contamin...

Mar182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mediterranean Deepest Point Becomes Plastic Dump, Study Finds

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The Mediterranean Sea has turned into Europe deepest garbage dump with plastic waste found at a record depth of 5,112 meters in the Calypso Deep a trench within the Ionian Sea. Researchers discovered 167 pieces of trash mostly plastic, along with metal cans and paper cartons at the bottom, according to a new study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin. Plastic made up 88% of the waste collected from the seabed. Though no interactions between the litter and rare deep-sea life were observed, scientists warn that pollution at such depths poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems. A team from the University of Barcelona used the high-tech manned submarine Limiting Factor to explore the Calypso Deep. The sub covered 650 meters in 43 minutes, revealing an alarming accumulation of waste....

Mar152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Scientists Pioneer air-moisture Tech to Break down Plastic revolutionizing recycling

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In a breakthrough that could reshape plastic waste management, scientists have unveiled a pioneering method to break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using moisture from the air. This novel approach utilizing an inexpensive catalyst dismantles PET bonds and transforms the material into monomers the essential building blocks of plastics allowing for efficient recycling or upcycling into higher-value products. Published in Green Chemistry, a journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the study introduces a solvent-free, environmentally friendly solution to global plastic pollution. Unlike conventional recycling methods, which generate harmful byproducts and require significant energy input, this technique harnesses trace moisture from ambient air, making it safer and more sustainable...

Mar112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Ozone Layer Healing as Harmful Chemicals Decline, MIT Study Confirms

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A new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has confirmed that the ozone layer over Antarctica is recovering, thanks to global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The study published in Nature on March 5, 2025, provides the strongest evidence yet that human intervention, rather than natural climate variations, is responsible for this progress. The ozone layer, located in the stratosphere 15 to 30 kilometers above Earth, acts as a protective shield, absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. In 1985, scientists discovered a recurring seasonal “hole” in the ozone over Antarctica, allowing dangerous UV radiation to reach Earth's surface, increasing the risk of skin cancer and environmental damage. MIT scientist Susan...