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Scientists predicted doomsday for November 13, 2026. Should we be worried?
A 1960 scientific article predicted human extinction by November 13, 2026, through infinite population growth. The forecast proved accurate for decades before diverging in the 1990s as global birth rates declined.
Astronomers discover a ghostly green star unlike any known before
Astronomers have discovered that white dwarf stars can display unexpected colors including green, pink, and purple due to their extreme atmospheric density. The first known genuinely green star, WD J1330+6435, was identified by researchers at the University of Warwick.
Dogmatic Nordic liberals v eastern family values: culture-clash drama Fjord touches nerves in Norway and Romania
Cristian Mungiu’s film Fjord, inspired by a 2015 Norwegian child welfare case involving a Romanian family, has sparked intense debate in Romania and beyond about clashing values on parental discipline and institutional authority within the EU.
Serielizados Program: Steven Moffat, Ferran Adrià and Rodrigo Sorogoyen Bring Star Creator Power to Barcelona
Barcelona’s Serielizados festival opens October 19 featuring acclaimed creators including Steven Moffat and Rodrigo Sorogoyen, alongside premieres of Spanish series and international programming.
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MN Power Ordered to Continue Investigating Alternatives to New Gas Plant
Minnesota’s Public Utilities Commission rejected Minnesota Power’s proposal for a new gas plant, directing the utility to explore cost-effective alternatives while maintaining grid reliability.
Solar Power Beats Coal And Gas With Both Hands Tied
US solar power continues to lead domestic energy growth, expected to expand 21% in 2026 despite facing Trump administration headwinds and policy obstacles.
Aberdeen Paid £556k Per Hydrogen Bus. Five Years Later, First Bus Is Paying £30k
Aberdeen’s hydrogen buses, originally costing £556,000 each, are being sold to First Bus for £30,000 per vehicle after hydrogen-supply problems left them unused for years.
China’s Growing Iran Trade Is Moving Overland Through Central Asia
A 55-container freight train carrying Chinese goods crossed into Kazakhstan on September 7, bound for Iran via Central Asia, establishing an alternative trade route that bypasses Persian Gulf shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions.
New MIT Process Could Solve Hydrogen’s Biggest Supply Chain Problem
MIT researchers have developed a more energy-efficient process to extract high-purity hydrogen from ammonia, potentially addressing major supply chain barriers that have limited commercial viability of green hydrogen.
Wealthy Investors Flock To Oil & Gas Assets Amid Energy Crisis
Wealthy investors and family offices are increasingly targeting oil and gas assets as high energy prices and AI-driven demand create investment opportunities in the sector.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system could weaken or change, potentially bringing extreme weather swings to Britain and beyond.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modelers have released new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections. The scenarios differ notably from previous versions used in earlier assessment reports, with revised population and economic assumptions.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
New research shows that achieving climate targets below 2°C requires substantial methane cuts alongside net-zero CO2 goals, as methane alone could push warming above safe limits.
Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Britain’s environment secretary urges citizens to stockpile food and water as forecasters warn of the largest El Niño in 1,000 years, expected to bring extreme weather globally and a wet, stormy winter to the UK.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As farmland acreage declines across Michigan and beyond, farmers face mounting pressure from rising land values, climate impacts, and succession challenges, prompting many to explore conservation easements and other preservation strategies.
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Rising wildfires and heatwaves driven by climate change are reversing air quality improvements globally, while also creating feedback loops that worsen climate breakdown, according to a new UN report.