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How a surge in ancient plagues 5000 years ago shaped humanity

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 11:00am
Plague, leprosy, smallpox and other diseases didn't jump from animals to humans when we thought. Ancient DNA is revealing where they come from and how they changed history
Categories: Astronomy

Why Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 10:06am
The monster hurricane pummelling Jamaica is powered by abnormal sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean, which were made at least 500 times more likely by global warming
Categories: Astronomy

Hurricane Melissa is being fuelled by exceptional ocean heat

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 10:06am
The monster hurricane pummelling Jamaica is powered by abnormal sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean, which were made at least 500 times more likely by global warming
Categories: Astronomy