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Sep162024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Groundbreaking Discovery: Hidden Structures Found Beneath Mars’ Surface, Hint at Active Interior

In a monumental discovery, scientists have unveiled massive, dense structures hidden beneath the surface of Mars, providing fresh insight into the planet’s geological history and hinting at ongoing internal activity. Presented at the Europlanet Science Congress 2024, this new revelation stems from a highly detailed gravity map of Mars, constructed using data from multiple missions, including NASA's InSIGHT and satellite observations. The findings challenge long-held beliefs about Mars’ geological processes, particularly around Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the Solar System. The map suggests that active processes within Mars' mantle could be responsible for lifting the Tharsis volcanic region, contradicting the traditional concept of flexural isostasy—a principle that states the p...

Sep152024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heavy Rains to Lash Calcutta and Coastal Bengal as Low-Pressure System Intensifies

Breaking News, Climate Actions

Calcutta experienced intermittent rain and overcast skies throughout Friday as a low-pressure system continued to gain strength over the Bay of Bengal. The city braced for heavier rainfall over the weekend, with the Met office predicting "heavy to very heavy rain" ranging from 70mm to 200mm between Friday morning and Saturday morning. By 8:30 PM on Friday, the Alipore weather station had recorded approximately 35mm of rainfall, though meteorologists cautioned that heavier downpours were still possible through Saturday. "Generally cloudy skies with heavy rain or thundershowers and one or two intense spells are expected in the next 24 hours," stated the Met forecast for the city, issued late Friday afternoon. Dark clouds loomed over Calcutta since late morning, and showers arrived i...

Sep142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Groundbreaking mRNA Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Early Trials

Breaking News, Disasters, Idea & Innovations

A revolutionary new cancer vaccine developed by Moderna Pharmaceuticals has demonstrated encouraging early results in its first clinical trials, offering new hope for patients battling advanced cancer. The vaccine, known as mRNA-4359, leverages the same mRNA technology behind the widely successful Covid-19 vaccines to stimulate the body’s immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells. mRNA Technology: A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment The vaccine, mRNA-4359, is designed to activate the immune system by teaching it to differentiate between healthy cells and tumor cells. This is the same concept used in Covid-19 vaccines, where mRNA instructions train the body to recognize and attack the virus. In cancer, the vaccine instructs the immune system to target cancerous cells, potentia...

Sep142024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Widening Inequalities Among Rural Poor, Women, and Youth:FAO Report

Breaking News, Climate Actions

A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals how climate change is exacerbating inequalities among vulnerable rural populations, particularly women, youth, and the poor. The report, based on data from 24 low- and middle-income countries, highlights how extreme weather events are disproportionately affecting marginalized groups, resulting in severe income losses, heightened reliance on climate-sensitive agriculture, and the adoption of maladaptive strategies that threaten long-term livelihoods. Climate Vulnerability and Structural Inequalities The report emphasizes that rural communities, heavily dependent on agriculture and plagued by poverty, are among the most vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. Disparities related to wealth, gender, and age ...

Sep132024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

South Sudan Faces Permanent Displacement as Floods Ravage Communities Once Again

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters

Enormous floods have struck South Sudan, affecting over 700,000 people as record water levels from Lake Victoria surge through the Nile. Communities in the Sudd region, already displaced by previous floods, now face the possibility of permanent displacement due to climate change. The Sudd, one of the world’s largest wetlands, experiences unique flooding patterns where water cannot easily drain back into the Nile, lingering for long periods. The recent floods, intensified by rising water levels in Lake Victoria, have overwhelmed traditional coping mechanisms of local communities such as the Dinka, Nuer, Anyuak, and Shilluk. Herders, once able to move cattle to higher ground, and farmers who planted after seasonal floods, are now struggling to adapt as the floodwaters persist. The prot...

Sep132024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Reveals Desertification and Soil Erosion Worsening Floods in North Africa

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A new study by researchers from USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the University of Paris Cité has revealed that soil erosion caused by desertification is intensifying the impact of floods in coastal areas of North Africa and the Middle East. The research, published in Nature Communications, focused on the deadly 2023 floods in Derna, Libya, which resulted in over 11,300 deaths. The study suggests that increased soil erosion played a critical role in worsening the effects of these unusual desert floods. The researchers found that desertification, combined with rising seawater temperatures in the Eastern Mediterranean due to global warming, has led to intensified droughts and more frequent coastal rainstorms. These conditions are increasing soil erosion, leading to dangerous mudflows...

Sep112024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rising Tornado Activity in Pennsylvania Sparks Concerns Over Climate Change and Future Risks

Breaking News, Disasters

On a quiet afternoon in September 2021, Chris Erdner and her husband were at home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, when an urgent warning flashed on their television screen. The remnants of Hurricane Ida had sparked a tornado in their area, and residents were being told to seek shelter immediately. The couple rushed to their basement, and moments later, they heard the unmistakable roar of a tornado passing directly over their home. "I don't know if you've ever heard it," Erdner said, describing the noise. "It sounds like a freight train." Though the storm lasted only a few minutes, the destruction it left behind was extensive. Large trees were uprooted, power lines were downed, and some of her neighbors’ homes were severely damaged. One house lost its entire second floor. When the st...

Sep112024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Study Warns of Drastic Climate Extremes for Three-Quarters of Global Population Without Emissions Cuts

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

A new study has issued a stark warning about the impending global climate crisis, projecting that nearly 70% of the world’s population could face significant and rapid changes in extreme temperatures and rainfall over the next two decades if greenhouse gas emissions are not drastically reduced. This groundbreaking research was led by the CICERO Center for International Climate Research and supported by the University of Reading. The study, published in Nature Geoscience, reveals that up to 20% of the population could still face extreme weather risks even if emissions are reduced enough to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Without substantial action, however, this figure could soar to 70%, underscoring the urgent need for more aggressive climate mitigation strategies. Impact of R...

Sep102024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Summer 2024 Becomes Hottest on Record, Likely Making 2024 Warmest Year Ever

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

Summer 2024 has officially sweltered its way to becoming the hottest on record, according to the European climate service Copernicus. This milestone adds to the mounting evidence that 2024 is on track to be the warmest year ever measured by humanity. While a temporary La Niña event a cooling phenomenon affecting parts of the central Pacific is forecast for the last four months of the year, it’s unlikely to offset the unprecedented heat experienced throughout the year. Despite this cooling effect, the trend of extreme warmth is expected to continue, making it increasingly probable that 2024 will surpass all previous annual temperature records. Carlo Buontempo, a climate scientist at Copernicus, noted that while part of the record heat from last year was driven by the El Niño event, th...

Sep92024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Canadian Climate Tracker Highlights Soaring Costs of Climate Disasters, Calls for Proactive Adaptation

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment

Attribution science has become increasingly precise in linking extreme weather events to climate change, and a new tracker from the Canadian Climate Institute (CCI) is emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures to limit the damage caused by climate-fueled disasters. The online tool provides real-time data on the financial toll of wildfires, floods, and droughts across the country, using media reports to paint a stark picture of the growing costs. This summer alone, Toronto and Jasper, separated by 3,400 kilometers, faced significant climate-related losses. According to the Toronto Star, a single afternoon of heavy rain in Toronto on July 16 could result in damages exceeding C$1 billion. Meanwhile, as reported by CBC and confirmed by CCI’s tracker, the wildfire that ravaged Jaspe...