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Scientists are developing new ways to control mosquitoes, the animal that kills more people than any other on Earth. As the climate warms, mosquito seasons are growing longer, giving the insects more time to spread dangerous diseases such as malaria and dengue. Reports highlight how extended warm periods are expanding the threat to new regions and prompting research into novel control methods.

Scientists report that as the Pacific Ocean warms, its water-age structure is behaving counterintuitively: young water at the surface appears to be aging, while older deep water is getting younger, a reversal of established circulation patterns. The finding suggests climate change may be disrupting the ocean's overturning circulation, with potential consequences for heat and carbon storage. Researchers say the shift warrants closer monitoring of how the Pacific redistributes heat as global temperatures rise.

New reporting from researchers, including work covered by the Natural History Museum and Phys.org, suggests shifting climate conditions could change the risks humans face from deadly rodent-borne diseases. Changes in temperature and rainfall may alter rodent habitats and populations, potentially bringing infected animals into closer contact with people and expanding where diseases like hantavirus and Lassa fever pose a threat.

A new report examines how elite universities have become entangled with politics and the petroleum industry, looking at funding ties and political influence surrounding fossil fuels on campus. The piece traces how university endowments, research money and institutional relationships with oil interests have drawn criticism amid debates over climate responsibility and divestment.

New research warns that global sea-level rise will create a new biological invasion front, as advancing saltwater allows non-native marine and coastal species to move into previously inaccessible habitats. Scientists say shifting shorelines could let invasive species establish in estuaries, wetlands and low-lying areas, with consequences for native biodiversity and coastal ecosystems. The finding adds to concerns about how climate change reshapes species distributions worldwide.

A new AI model has been developed to demonstrate how climate-related events influence human migration patterns, according to Technology Org. The tool aims to shed light on the connections between extreme weather, environmental change and population movement, offering researchers and policymakers a clearer picture of where and why people relocate when climate pressures mount.

Rising sea levels are helping invasive marine species spread into new coastal areas, according to coverage of new research findings. Warmer waters and shifting currents are allowing non-native organisms to establish themselves in ecosystems where they were previously unable to survive, raising concerns among biologists about damage to native species and local fisheries.

A Brazilian climate scientist has launched a bid for political office, saying the country's politicians have failed to listen to scientific warnings about climate change and environmental policy. The move reflects growing frustration among researchers who argue that science is being ignored in Brazilian decision-making, and it adds a scientific voice to the country's political contest.

New research suggests climate change could significantly alter the future of Chinese milk vetch, a legume widely grown as green manure in southern China's rice paddies. Shifting temperatures and rainfall patterns may affect where and how well the plant grows, with implications for soil fertility and sustainable rice farming in the region.

Researchers in the United Kingdom and Australia have built an open source project, covered by The Conversation, that measures the effects an individual fossil fuel project has on climate outcomes. The tool aims to assess emissions impacts at the project level rather than nationally, drawing on academic collaboration across the two countries. It is being shared among climate-focused readers online.

Climate researchers have explained how a Kelvin Wave impacts ocean waters, describing how these large-scale waves move warm or cold water along the equator and along coastlines. The explanations come as scientists track ocean temperature shifts that can influence weather patterns, including the development of El Niño conditions and their effects on global climate.

Hail causes billions of dollars in damage each year across the United States, destroying roofs, crops and vehicles, and researchers warn the problem could intensify as climate conditions change. Reporting by High Country News examines why hailstorms are becoming a costlier threat and how communities and insurers are struggling to keep up with mounting losses.

Pennsylvania State University is hosting a talk on October 2 examining how artificial intelligence can offer insights into climate change impacts on renewable energy. The event will bring together researchers to discuss how AI tools can help predict and manage climate-related challenges facing solar, wind and other renewable power sources.

A systematic overview of climate actions for health in cities has been published in Nature, compiling evidence on how urban climate measures affect public health. The review brings together research on interventions such as reducing emissions and greening cities, assessing their health outcomes. It offers city planners and policymakers a consolidated evidence base for choosing climate actions that also protect residents' health.

A US climate technology company has released its satellite model as open source, making the underlying code freely available to others. The move, reported by Insurance Day, could allow insurers, researchers and governments to adapt the satellite-based modelling for their own climate risk analysis. Details of the firm involved and the model's capabilities were not provided.