Under Trump, U.S. Adds Fuel to a Heating Planet

The Trump Administration has reportedly made significant cuts to federal grants aimed at mental health and addiction services, a decision that experts warn will worsen the ongoing addiction crisis in the United States.

Scientists have sequenced the genome of a woolly rhinoceros from undigested remains found in the stomach of a wolf pup that lived over 14,000 years ago. This discovery provides valuable insights into the extinction of the woolly rhino, a species that roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch.

Mathematical tools derived from string theory are providing scientists with innovative methods to explore the complex networking of neurons in the brain. This approach aims to deepen the understanding of neural connections and their implications for cognitive functions.

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.

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions have risen for the first time in two years, driven by increased electricity demands from AI data centers and a recent cold snap, according to a new report. This uptick follows a period of declining emissions, raising concerns about the sustainability of previous environmental progress.

A scientific expedition to Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is facing delays due to low cloud cover, which has hindered helicopter transport of scientists and equipment to the continent's fastest-melting glacier. The adverse weather conditions have prevented the establishment of a research camp, forcing the team to explore the sea ice instead.

The Pentagon is reportedly testing a radio wave device that may be linked to the controversial condition known as 'Havana Syndrome,' which has affected U.S. officials stationed in Cuba, presenting a range of unexplained symptoms.

Recent studies claiming the presence of microplastics in various human organs, including the brain and placenta, have been challenged by scientists who argue that these findings may stem from contamination and false positives, with one chemist labeling the situation as a 'bombshell'.