Coral reefs have fuelled severe global warming in Earth's past

Genetic material from a woolly rhinoceros was recovered from the stomach of a mummified wolf pup that lived 14,400 years ago, providing new insights into the extinction of this iconic megafauna species. The discovery was made in Siberia, where researchers analyzed the remains of the two-month-old female wolf cub, revealing a piece of woolly rhino flesh.

Psychiatry has made significant strides in identifying objective biomarkers for mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, marking a pivotal moment in the field. This breakthrough comes after decades of research aimed at providing clearer diagnostic tools for mental health conditions.

An analysis of growth rings in the leg bones of 17 Tyrannosaurus rex individuals indicates that these dinosaurs took approximately 40 years to reach full maturity, suggesting a slower growth rate than previously believed. This finding contributes to the understanding that T. rex may not represent a single species but rather a more complex evolutionary lineage.

Construction is responsible for 10 to 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, prompting calls for a complete overhaul in building practices to maintain global temperatures below 2°C. Efficient design and sustainable materials are essential to mitigate the climate impact of urban development.

Global temperatures experienced a dip in 2025, yet scientists caution that more heat records are anticipated in the future. This follows a trend where the last three years have been the hottest on record, driven by ongoing carbon emissions from human activities.

In 2025, extreme weather events have significantly impacted various regions globally, with the Palisades Fire raging along the Pacific Coast Highway in January, contributing to the alarming trend of climate change. Last year was recorded as the third hottest year on Earth, highlighting the urgent need for action against climate-related disasters.

A recent report indicates that the world may face climate impacts sooner than anticipated, potentially costing trillions due to underestimated warming rates that threaten economic growth.

Global temperatures dipped in 2025, but the last three years have been the hottest on record, with global warming surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius, indicating that Earth is on track to breach the Paris climate agreement by the end of the decade.