A study recently dove into the effects of air pollution on kids’ test scores. Tracking a whopping 2.8 million public school students in North Carolina from 2001 to 2018, researchers focused on PM2.5, those tiny particles floating in dirty air. A Different Kind of Study This research is a big deal because it’s the first … Read More “Air Pollution: A Test Score Toll for Kids” »
Weather in Scandinavia. Scandinavia is getting an unexpected visit from chilly weather this week. The weather is changing because a fast-moving stream of air from the North Pole is heading south, and a high-pressure area is taking charge. This allows very cold air to move down into Scandinavia. As a result, temperatures will drop a … Read More “Unusual Weather in Scandinavia” »
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has just unveiled its annual World Energy Outlook report, painting a clear picture of a major shift in the energy world. The report suggests that global demand for oil, natural gas, and coal is poised to dwindle significantly by the end of this decade, thanks to the remarkable ascent of … Read More “World Energy Revolution: Fossil Fuel Demand to Peak by 2030” »
Ghana’s Severe Flooding Crisis. In the Volta Region of Ghana, a calamity of severe floods has wreak havoc, leaving thousands of victims displace and their lives in turmoil. Unpredictable Rainfall Patterns The root of this disaster can be trace to the unpredictable rainfall patterns that have plague Ghana for several months. Scientists attribute these erratic … Read More “Ghana’s Severe Flooding Crisis” »
Mystery of Antarctica. Antarctica, the fifth-largest continent in the world, raises a curious question: why is this massive landmass devoid of nations and human habitation? Covering about 20% of the Earth’s southern hemisphere, one might expect it to be home to numerous people and countries. However, Antarctica remains unclaimed and uninhabited. Let’s explore the reasons … Read More “Mystery of Antarctica: The Largest Uninhabited Continent” »
