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What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers

New research challenges us to look beyond the initial event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

AI weather models can now beat the best traditional forecasts

A new machine-learning weather prediction model called GenCast can outperform the best traditional forecasting systems in at least some situations, according to a paper by Google DeepMind researchers published today in Nature.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024

A rising tide of e-waste, made worse by AI, threatens our health, the environment and the economy

Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer servers, washing machines, medical equipment, games consoles and much more.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2024

Researchers hit ‘major milestone’ in mapping cells of the human body

Experts have profiled more than 100 million cells from more than 10,000 people across the world.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Countries could use nature to ‘cheat’ on net zero targets, scientists warn

By relying on natural carbon sinks such as forests and peatlands to offset emissions, governments can appear closer to goals than they actually are

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Can Long Covid kill? Health conditions that could be life-threatening for Covid survivors

Covid pandemic is over but the world is still reeling from the profound impact of long Covid that continues to pose risk to many aspects of our health. Many Covid patients who survived the infection, succumbed to long Covid complications months later which highlights the stealthy nature of the infection.…

The Times of India · Nov 12, 2024

AI boom risks flooding planet with 'millions of tonnes of e-waste'

Researchers are warning that generative AI could drive a massive increase in e-waste – up to five million tonnes per year by 2030 – worsening the global toxic trash crisis.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 29, 2024

Are we misinformed about misinformation?

The influence of false and inflammatory online content is overblown, says researcher David Rothschild

Salon · Oct 25, 2024

‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity

Researchers criticised and gaslighted after telling Guardian of their fears say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

Paper mills: the ‘cartel-like’ companies behind fraudulent scientific journals

Science and Nature, two leading science journals, have revealed a growing problem: an alarming rise in fraudulent research papers produced by shady paper mill companies. This wave of fake studies is creating a major headache for the academic world, putting the integrity of global academic research at risk.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024