Storm forecasting is traditionally based on studying atmospheric conditions but ground-breaking research that also looks at land surface conditions is set to transform early warning systems in tropical regions.
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Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Linked With Worsening Mental Health Conditions
Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Winter Sea Ice Reached New Lows in the Arctic
Winter sea ice cover in the Arctic was the lowest it’s ever been at its annual peak on March 22, 2025, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).
AI Model Can Predict When Lightning Will Spark Wildfires
Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict with 90 percent accuracy when and where lightning will ignite wildfires.
Picky Eaters by Day, Buffet by Night: Butterfly, Moth Diets Sync to Plant Aromas
Plant scent cycles shape diets and antennae size of pollinators, new research shows.
Riding the AI Wave Toward Rapid, Precise Ocean Simulations
AI has created a sea change in society; now, it is setting its sights on the sea itself.