A new scientific study reports that about 40% of the world's glaciers are expected to melt as a result of fossil fuel emissions. If global temperatures rise by 2.7°C, up to 75% of glaciers could disappear.
A new United Nations report, released by the World Meteorological Organization, indicates a 70% chance that the global average temperature will surpass the 1.5°C warming threshold between 2025 and 2029. This threshold is a key marker in international climate agreements, signaling increased risks of severe climate impacts.
A research team has developed a new iron-based catalyst that more than doubles the efficiency of thermochemical green hydrogen production by optimizing atomic-level active sites. This advancement could significantly improve the viability of green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source.
A team of scientists from the United States and France has made the first direct observation of atmospheric sputtering on Mars, a process where the planet's atmosphere is eroded by the solar wind. This finding provides new insights into how Mars has lost much of its atmosphere over time.
Taiwan has been officially recognized as the only country in Asia free from African swine fever, classical swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease, following a declaration by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) that Taiwan is free of classical swine fever.
The United States is considering revoking visas for Chinese students, who make up a significant portion of the international student population and contribute substantially to the US economy.
Oklahoma City Thunder have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, securing their place after winning the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team's playoff run has featured several notable statistical achievements.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that India fired BrahMos missiles between May 9 and 10, which he claimed disrupted a planned Pakistani military action. The incident reportedly followed India's Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Official details and responses from both governments are awaited.
China's space agency has launched the Tianwen-2 probe, aiming to collect and return samples from asteroids located near Mars. The mission is part of China's expanding deep space exploration program.
Astronomers have observed evidence that a star consumed an orbiting planet, partially ejecting its material. The discovery was made by analyzing light emissions from a star system two years after a notable brightening event recorded in 2020.