Extreme heat waves trigger unexpected nanoparticle formation in air

• Tiny aerosol particles in the air play a big role in regulating how much sunlight our planet absorbs or reflects, and how clouds form above us. • In a recent study, researchers f

Science · February 22, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 146 words

Intense heat waves directly threaten crops and native species. Here's what we can do

• During Australia’s unprecedented heat wave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia.

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 37 words