Science

Post-Christmas Waste Surges Across U.S. Households as Recycling Challenges Increase

Sarah Olivella December 26, 2025

Household waste levels across the United States increase significantly in the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, placing added pressure on local waste management systems and recycling infrastructure. Seasonal shopping, gift exchanges, and large holiday meals contribute to a surge in discarded materials, much of which is avoidable or improperly

Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather

Blue-Spotted Salamanders Defy Freezing Temperatures in Snowy Forests

SMGN Publishing December 24, 2025

Blue-spotted salamanders are challenging long-standing assumptions about how amphibians survive winter conditions. Despite their moist skin and delicate physiology, these small forest-dwelling creatures are capable of remaining active in subfreezing environments, thanks to a phenomenon known as supercooling. This biological process allows their body fluids to remain liquid even when

Scientists Identify More Than 20 Potential New Species in the Pacific Ocean’s Twilight Zone

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

Scientists conducting deep-sea research in the Pacific Ocean have identified more than 20 potential new species living in a little-explored region known as the ocean’s twilight zone. The discoveries were made during a long-term scientific effort focused on deep coral reefs near Guam, an area that remains largely undocumented due

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator Amid Budget and Leadership Challenges

Sarah Olivella December 22, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new administrator of NASA, marking a significant moment for the agency as it navigates leadership instability, fiscal uncertainty, and evolving priorities in space exploration. At 42 years old, Isaacman enters the role without

Apple and Google Advise Visa Workers to Avoid Travel Amid Stricter U.S. Immigration Rules

SMGN Publishing December 21, 2025

Apple and Google have issued internal guidance to certain U.S.-based employees holding work visas, advising them to avoid international travel whenever possible as immigration scrutiny intensifies under the Trump administration. The recommendation reflects growing concern among major technology employers that employees who leave the country could face prolonged delays or

TikTok Transfers U.S. Operations to Oracle-Led Investor Group

Sarah Olivella December 20, 2025

TikTok has formalized a long-anticipated agreement to restructure its U.S. operations under the control of a new American-led entity backed by major domestic investors, including Oracle. The transaction marks a significant shift in the governance of one of the world’s most influential social media platforms, following years of regulatory pressure

Trump Administration Plan to Dismantle NCAR Sparks Scientific Alarm

Sarah Olivella December 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, has triggered widespread concern among scientists, universities, and policy experts who argue the move could undermine decades of progress in weather forecasting and climate science. NCAR has long served as a cornerstone of atmospheric

Countries Push New Climate Path as Fossil Fuel Disputes Stall Global Talks

Sarah Olivella December 18, 2025

A growing divide over fossil fuel language in climate agreements Across global climate negotiations, disagreements over fossil fuel language have increasingly shaped the pace and direction of international cooperation. While a large group of countries supports explicit commitments to phase out coal, oil, and gas, others continue to resist binding

Arctic Rivers Turn Orange as Warming Accelerates Environmental Change

Sarah Olivella December 17, 2025

The Arctic is undergoing profound physical and ecological transformation, as hundreds of rivers and streams across northern Alaska and other high-latitude regions shift to a striking orange-red color. This change is not the result of industrial contamination, but rather the release of naturally occurring iron and metals from once-permanently frozen

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