April 8, 2025

Year: 2024

What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend

What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend  Author: John Joseph Chin, Assistant Teaching Professor of Strategy and Technology, Carnegie Mellon University

December 6, 2024

South Korean soldiers try to get into the National Assembly in Seoul on Dec. 3, 2024. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Something...

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When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast

When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast Author: Chad Hecht, Research and Operations Meteorologist, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, University of California, San Diego

December 6, 2024

A satellite image shows an atmospheric river feeding into a bomb cyclone off the U.S. West Coast on Nov. 19,...

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Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers Author: Paula M. Carbone, Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California

December 6, 2024

Many shopping malls frequented by young people are dominated by fast-fashion retailers. Rober Solsona/Europa Press via Getty Images Fast fashion...

Read MoreRead more about Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers Author: Paula M. Carbone, Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California
New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll

New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll Author: Anna Nisi, Postdoctoral Researcher in Biology, University of Washington

December 6, 2024

A blue whale swims close to a large vessel near the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asha de Vos, CC...

Read MoreRead more about New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions − vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll Author: Anna Nisi, Postdoctoral Researcher in Biology, University of Washington
Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side?

Is it possible to dig all the way through the Earth to the other side? Author: Andrew Gase, Assistant Professor of Geoscience, Boise State University

December 6, 2024

Workers at the drilling site for a geothermal energy plant in Neustadt-Glewe, Germany. Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images Curious...

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China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades

China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades Author: Lucia Green-Weiskel, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Trinity College

December 6, 2024

Huang Runqiu, China's minister of ecology and environment, sits with U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan....

Read MoreRead more about China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades Author: Lucia Green-Weiskel, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Trinity College
Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs

Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs Author: Anne Lusk, Lecturer in Urban Agriculture, Boston University

December 6, 2024

Residents at RiverWoods-Exeter, a senior living complex in New Hampshire, on a two-seat three-wheeled cycle. RiverWoods-Exeter, CC BY-ND Most senior...

Read MoreRead more about Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs Author: Anne Lusk, Lecturer in Urban Agriculture, Boston University
UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope

UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope Author: Shannon Gibson, Associate Professor of International Relations and Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

December 6, 2024

Officials from countries around the world met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for COP29 in November 2024. UN Climate Change via Flickr...

Read MoreRead more about UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope Author: Shannon Gibson, Associate Professor of International Relations and Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress

Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress Author: Robin Verble, Professor of Biology, Environmental Science Program Director, Missouri University of Science and Technology

December 6, 2024

Wildland firefighting is physically and emotionally intense. The job is also essential for community safety. Neal Waters/Anadolu Agency via Getty...

Read MoreRead more about Wildland firefighters face a big pay cut if Congress doesn’t act − that’s taking a toll on a workforce already under stress Author: Robin Verble, Professor of Biology, Environmental Science Program Director, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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