The incoming Trump administration’s stance on climate change is a cause for concern. With President-elect Donald Trump calling climate change a “hoax” and his administration’s plans to roll back environmental regulations, the world may be in for a stormy future. The administration’s plans to reduce the country’s carbon emissions and transition to greener energy sources…
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. The chatbot has become an essential tool for businesses, with over 92% of Fortune 500 companies using it. However, OpenAI is facing internal drama, including the exit of co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, and a lawsuit from…
Human-caused climate change is intensifying Atlantic hurricanes by a whole category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, according to two new studies. The research found that climate change enhanced the maximum wind speeds of hurricanes by an average of about 29 kilometers per hour (18 miles per hour) from 2019 to 2023. This increase in…
The world is bracing for the consequences of climate change, with extreme storms and rising temperatures wreaking havoc across the globe. The re-election of Donald Trump as US president has cast a shadow over the COP29 climate summit, where representatives from nearly 200 countries are gathering to discuss financial aid for low- and middle-income countries…
A recent study has revealed a significant increase in private jet emissions over the past five years, with the number of flights and distance covered by these aircraft soaring. The study found that private flights produced 15.6 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023, a 46% increase from 2019. This trend is concerning, as it exacerbates…
In a groundbreaking episode of “The Joy of Why” podcast, mathematician and statistician Emmanuel Candès discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on prediction science. Candès explains how AI models, often referred to as “black boxes,” can make successful predictions without fully understanding the underlying mechanisms. He also highlights the importance of quantifying uncertainty in…
A small group of climate tech founders, including Halen Mattison and Luke Neise, have shifted their focus from space to Earth, developing technology that can convert carbon dioxide into methane for use in industries such as chemical and plastic manufacturing. Their company, General Galactic, has built a pilot system that can produce 2,000 liters of…
As climate change threatens global food production, researchers and environmental advocates are turning to regenerative agriculture as a solution. By improving soil health, crops can become more resilient to drought and extreme weather. Governments are being urged to offer financial incentives to farmers who adopt regenerative practices, which include crop rotation, cover cropping, and boosting…
A new mutant strain of photosynthesizing bacteria, dubbed Chonkus, has been discovered in the shallow waters off Italy’s Vulcano Island. This superpowered microbe has the potential to aid in carbon sequestration and could be a crucial tool in the fight against climate change. Forecast for 6 months: Governments and research institutions will begin to invest…
