Florida’s record ocean temperatures could be a ‘death knell’ for coral reefs, experts fear

Florida's record ocean temperatures could be a 'death knell' for coral reefs, experts fear

TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) I have never been more concerned about the future of Florida’s coral reefs. That’s coral scientist Bill Precht’s reaction to record ocean temperatures surrounding South Florida right now. Precht is a Miami-based reef scientist who has studied coral reefs for the past 45 years. WFLA Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist Jeff Berardelli … Read more

Why does eating food cooked at high temperatures increase the risk of cancer? Stanford scientists discover a surprising new reason why

Fire damage to DNA

A groundbreaking study by Stanford scientists suggests that consuming foods cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and fried foods, can lead to DNA damage and increased cancer risk due to the absorption of heat-damaged DNA from these foods. While this finding is preliminary and seen primarily in lab-grown cells and mice, it highlights … Read more

We didn’t see it: June’s record-breaking temperatures in the data

A man carries a container filled with water during high temperatures in the Anapra neighborhood of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

High temperatures in Mexico have led to several deaths related to heatstroke and dehydration.Credit: Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters June was a record month for Earth. Leading climate indicators, including global air and sea surface temperatures, both broke previous records for the month (see Temperature Records Broken), and global sea ice hit an all-time low for June. … Read more