Lancet Countdown Report Shows Climate Change’s Impact on Health
The 8th update to a major international report shows more people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought and other climate problems.
Research
‘Alarming’: convincing AI vaccine and vaping disinformation generated by Australian researchers
Experiment produced fake images, patient and doctor testimonials and video in just over an hourGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastResearchers have used artificial intelligence to generate more than 100 blog posts o…
Floating factories of artificial leaves could make green fuel for jets and ships
Cambridge University scientists develop a device to ‘defossilise’ the economy using sunlight, water and carbon dioxideAutomated floating factories that manufacture green versions of petrol or diesel could soon be in operation thanks to pioneering work …
‘Unthinkable cruelty’: Kenyan expert working at Bristol University denied visa for six-year-old daughter
Furious colleagues denounce decision that there are ‘no compassionate grounds’ to allow the child to join her motherDr Doseline Kiguru, a Kenyan expert in world literature, was overjoyed when she secured a permanent position at Bristol University. But …
Grass and Shrub Fires More Destructive Than Forest Fires in U.S.
Grassland and shrubland fires burn more land and destroy more homes across the United States than forest fires, a new study found.
Greenland’s Glaciers Are Melting Faster
Some glaciers on the island are melting at double the rate of just a few decades ago.
Open-source vulnerability disclosure: Exploitable weak spots
Flaws in the vulnerability disclosure process of open-source projects could be exploited by attackers to harvest the information needed to launch attacks before patches are made available, Aqua Security researchers worry. The risk arises from “ha…
Tongue-twisters could be used to gauge alcohol-intoxication levels, study finds
Method could be used to stop people from unlocking cars or to support bartenders serving alcoholWhether it is the story of Peter Piper and his pickled peppers or a woman selling sea shells on the seashore, tongue-twisters tackled when sober can sound r…
Drought in Syria, Iran and Iraq Made ‘Extreme’ by Global Warming, Attribution Study Says
Syria, Iraq and Iran were parched by high temperatures that would have been “virtually impossible” without the effects of global warming, scientists said.
Fossil Fuel Use Increasing, Not Decreasing, as Key Target Looms
The world remains on track to produce far more oil, gas and coal than would be consistent with relatively safe levels of heating, a new report found.