Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

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Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law

Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives. The Associated Press projected that a ballot initiative seeking to repeal the ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

World - The New York Times - October 22

JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser

Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.

Business - Inc. - October 22

In Climate Fight, Scientists Tinker With Bacteria to Replace Corn Fertilizer

By tweaking the DNA of bacteria, scientists aim to cut the use of chemical fertilizers that are worsening global warming. Some worry about unintended consequences.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

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

Researchers criticised and gaslighted after sharing fears with Guardian say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work. Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Andrew V. Schally, 97, Dies; Scientist Shared Nobel Glory With Rival

His two-decade quest to find elusive brain hormones became a race against Roger Guillemin, a onetime colleague and an eventual fellow prizewinner.

Science - The New York Times - October 21

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren

Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Buehler dons Hershiser's '88 jersey as L.A. parties

The Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Warren glides to reelection in Massachusetts

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) won her reelection bid, easily beating her Republican opponent John Deaton, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. First elected to the U.S. Senate in ...

Politics - The Hill - 22 hours ago

Warren Buffett’s Apple trade exposes Berkshire’s dilemma

Tech stock bonanza helped obscure dearth of juicy opportunities for group

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Wembanyama has 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Spurs to 106-88 win over Jazz

Victor Wembanyama had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz

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'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

WATCH: Scientists develop flying shopping cart

Researchers in South Korea have developed a drone-based flying shopping cart that can go where no cart has gone before.

Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough

Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris

The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture.

Health - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

The Climate Election: Immigration, explained

Immigration remains among the top concerns for voters in the 2024 election. But when it comes to policy, many ignore a key reason why people are forced to leave their homes — climate change. ...

The Climate Election: The economy, explained

The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study ...

The Climate Election: Mining, explained

Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...

The Climate Election: Transportation, explained

Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the ...

`I never got past ’88': Doc and Darryl hoping 2024 Mets can avenge club's 1988 NLCS loss to Dodgers

Darryl Strawberry hit 335 career homers, made eight straight All-Star teams and won four World Series rings

Sports - ABC News - October 20

UConn Senior Megan Warrener Continues To Give Back And Grow

UConn Huskies women's hockey goaltender Megan Warrener went from volunteering to be a goalie, to a volunteer coach for goalies, and her own game has continued to grow in the process.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Warren Buffett Shares the Single Decision That Makes or Breaks Your Path to Success

The legendary investor shares a key strategy to his success, and he’s eager to help you achieve it too.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Warren Buffett says he won't back any candidate ahead of election

Billionaire Warren Buffet indicated he will not support either candidate for president in a memo released on his company's website Wednesday. “In light of the increased usage of social media, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Source: U-M goes back to Warren as starting QB

Michigan will turn back to Davis Warren as the starting quarterback against Michigan State with Alex Orji likely to see time in a change-of-pace role, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high

Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the period

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Warren Buffett sitting on billions as Berkshire Hathaway sells Apple stock

Berkshire said in its earnings report Saturday that it sold off roughly another 100 million Apple shares in the third quarter after halving its massive investment in the iPhone maker last quarter.

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