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- 1El Niño reaches record strength, driving global weather shifts▼New data shows El Niño is strongest ever with major shift in global weather patterns | BBC News
New data indicates the current El Niño is the strongest ever recorded, marking a major shift in global weather patterns. The development is expected to influence temperatures, rainfall and storm activity across many regions, and is drawing widespread attention as scientists and the public assess the implications for extreme weather worldwide.
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Scientists and commentators say the current El Niño is unlike any previously observed, with ocean temperatures in the Pacific reaching record highs. The event is being linked to extreme weather worldwide, including heatwaves, flooding and droughts, and is fuelling debate about how climate change may be intensifying the natural cycle.
- 3Scientists seek new methods to fight mosquitoes as climate warms▼Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat
Scientists are developing new approaches to control mosquitoes, the animal responsible for more human deaths than any other, as climate change lengthens mosquito seasons and expands the areas where the insects can spread diseases such as malaria and dengue. Reporting highlights that longer warm periods give mosquitoes more time to breed and transmit dangerous illnesses, prompting research into novel targeting methods.
- 4Giant Kelvin wave raises sea level fears for California coast●Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California
Scientists are tracking a slow-moving, planetary-scale Kelvin wave heading toward the California coast, warning it could raise sea levels by up to a foot. The ocean phenomenon occurs as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast, amplifying coastal flooding risks. Observers are voicing concern about what the wave could mean for shoreline communities already exposed to rising seas and storm-driven erosion.
- 5Anti-climate campaign targets climate researchers▼Inside the anti-climate campaign against researchers
Politico reports on a coordinated campaign of harassment and intimidation directed at climate scientists. The piece examines how researchers studying climate change have faced coordinated attacks aimed at discrediting their work and silencing them. The report details the tactics used against scientists and raises concerns about the chilling effect on climate research and public debate.
- 6Brazilian climate scientist runs for office, citing political inaction●Fed up with Brazil’s politicians not listening, a climate scientist runs for office
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.
- 7US Risks Losing International Scientists, Experts Warn▼The United States Will Be Worse off for Losing International Scientists
Commentators warn that the United States will be worse off as international scientists leave or choose not to come to the country. Concerns centre on the loss of talent that has long driven American research, innovation and university science programmes. Observers say restrictive immigration and funding climates are pushing skilled researchers to opportunities elsewhere.
- 8Saudi Aramco scientists helped write key IPCC climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Saudi Arabian oil scientists, including staff linked to Aramco, have ended up working on the world's most influential climate science reports, according to a Guardian investigation. The reports in question are the IPCC assessments that underpin global climate policy. Critics argue the oil industry's involvement risks diluting the science, while others note the IPCC relies on expert volunteers from all countries, including major producers.
- 9Scientists warn Earth's planetary boundaries have been breached●'Planetary boundaries' necessary for flourishing of life have been breached
Scientists warn that several of the 'planetary boundaries' that keep Earth's systems stable enough to support human life have been crossed, with the Guardian reporting that climate crisis thresholds are among those breached. The assessment suggests humanity is now operating outside the safe environmental limits needed for flourishing ecosystems, prompting renewed debate about political inaction and the urgency of emissions cuts.
- 10Concern grows over vast Kelvin wave heading for California▼Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California
Scientists and news outlets are raising alarms about a slow-moving, planetary-scale Kelvin wave in the Pacific Ocean that is heading toward the California coast. These massive underwater waves along the equator can redistribute warm water and influence weather patterns, and observers are watching closely for potential effects on coastal conditions and climate.
- 112.5 Million Tiny Ocean Chemistry Time Capsules Catalogued▼2.5 Million Perfect Little Time Capsules of Ocean Chemistry
NOAA Fisheries is highlighting a collection of 2.5 million tiny structures that record ocean chemistry over time, describing them as 'perfect little time capsules.' These natural archives preserve chemical signatures that help scientists reconstruct past ocean conditions, track fish populations, and study how marine environments are changing.
- 12Massive Kelvin wave heads toward California coast▼Massive 'Kelvin wave' headed for California. Here's what it could mean
A massive Kelvin wave is reported to be moving toward California, raising questions about what it could mean for the state's coastline and weather patterns. Kelvin waves are large movements of warm water across the Pacific that can influence ocean temperatures and climate conditions along the West Coast. Coverage is focusing on the potential impacts for California as the wave approaches.
- 13Norman Finkelstein Criticises Harvard Antisemitism Inquiry●Interview with Norm Finkelstein: Harvard's antisemitism inquiry said that "Israeli Jewish students don't feel wanted at
Political scientist Norman Finkelstein, in a new interview, took aim at Harvard University's antisemitism inquiry after it reported that Israeli Jewish students feel unwelcome on campus. Responding to the university's argument that it must be inclusive and embrace everyone to correct for antisemitism, Finkelstein said he was all for being inclusive, before apparently going on to challenge how the claim of campus antisemitism is being framed.
- 14Climate change could reshape Chinese milk vetch in southern rice paddies●Climate change could reshape the future of Chinese milk vetch in southern rice paddies
New research suggests that rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could significantly alter where Chinese milk vetch, a legume long grown as green manure in southern China's rice paddies, can thrive. The plant plays an important role in sustaining soil fertility and reducing fertilizer use, so scientists warn that changing climate conditions may force farmers to adjust how and where they cultivate it.
- 15Earth's magnetic poles may be about to flip, affecting climate●Earth's magnetic poles may be about to flip again. Here's how it could affect our climate
New coverage warns that Earth's magnetic poles could be heading toward another reversal, an event where the planet's north and south magnetic poles swap places. Reports focus on what such a flip could mean for climate, navigation systems, satellite operations and the shielding that protects Earth from solar radiation, though scientists note reversals happen gradually over thousands of years.