UK Receives Detailed Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Through 2100
UK policymakers receive detailed worst-case climate scenarios forecasting temperature drops up to 6°C and sea level rises of over 2 meters.
Chernobyl Fungus Shields Against Radiation—NASA Tests It in Space
The black Chernobyl fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, not only survived radioactive ruins but actually grows better under radiation. NASA is testing its ability to block cosmic radiation on the ISS, exploring its use as a biological shield to protect astronauts.
Japan to Impose Criminal Penalties for Genetically Edited Embryos
Japan is preparing criminal penalties for implanting genetically edited embryos. The new law, set to take effect in 2026, allows for up to 10 years in prison or heavy fines. The ban also covers embryos made from stem cells. Scientific research will remain possible under strict government oversight.
UN: IoT Needs Ethical Frameworks and Global Cooperation
At the World Internet of Things Convention 2025 in Beijing, UN and digital sector leaders warned that rapid IoT growth demands global ethical standards. Without them, the benefits of new technology may reach only a select few. Experts stress the need for international cooperation.
Creativity Can Slow Brain Aging by Up to 7 Years
A 2024 international study shows that creative hobbies—from tango and music to computer games—can slow brain aging by up to 7 years. This effect isn’t limited to professionals. We explain how this mechanism works and why art or games are worth a try.
New Research Debunks Hair Growth Myth: Pulling, Not Pushing
Researchers from L’Oréal and Queen Mary University of London have shown that hair grows due to pulling, not pushing forces. 3D imaging has overturned a long-standing biology myth. This finding may transform hair loss treatments and regenerative medicine.
AI With Human Reasoning Devours Energy—Can Neuromorphic Chips Save US?
AI models with reasoning use up to 100x more energy. Neuromorphic chips could save power grids and cut AI’s carbon footprint.
Google Plans Space-Based Data Centers Powered by Solar Energy by 2027
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, announced on Fox News Sunday that the company intends to begin building data centers in outer space, powered by solar energy, as early as 2027. According to Pichai, this is a response to the growing energy demand generated by the development of artificial intelligence. “We’re taking the first step in…
Nature Retracts Climate Study After Critical Data Errors Uncovered
Nature retracted a climate study due to errors in Uzbekistan’s data. The case highlights how media monitoring, crisis communication, and online reputation management are vital for brand trust and effective PR, especially in digital PR and communication strategy contexts.
Antarctic ice eddies and uneven sea-level rise
New research on the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet shows that this process could raise sea levels by nearly 10 feet by the year 2200, with island nations in the Caribbean and the Pacific feeling the effects most strongly. A new mechanism of Antarctic ice melt The research data describe a new, troubling mechanism…