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Lava, actually: Oxford planetary physicist debuts predicted magma exoplanet

Oxford researchers use AI to combat climate misinformation

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Former White House climate adviser promotes climate optimism to Northwestern community

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Scientists applaud President Biden’s White House science team and commitment to science

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Climate change continues as a global crisis amid COVID-19—and it’s the greater threat

COVID-19 swept the world, with little regard for anyone who stood in its path. Within weeks, the virus killed thousands, isolated people in their homes

Melting glaciers on Mount Everest could threaten freshwater for millions and world economies

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"This artist’s concept shows what the hot sub-Neptune exoplanet TOI-421 b could look like. It is based on spectroscopic data gathered by Webb, as well as previous observations from other telescopes on the ground and in space," according to NASA . Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, Dani Player (STScI)

Lava, actually: Oxford planetary physicist debuts predicted magma exoplanet

March 10, 2026

University of Oxford graduate student Alba Su is a co-creator of ClimateViz. (Rachel Duckett/ Medill)

Oxford researchers use AI to combat climate misinformation

February 15, 2026

Doomsday Clock moves to 85 seconds to midnight symbolizing humanity’s closest proximity to disaster

January 30, 2026

The team led by synthetic biologist Julius Lucks tested easy-to-use Plant-DX biosensors in Kenya to detect a crop virus before symptoms show and allow farmers to take action. (Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering)

Northwestern University synthetic biology researchers give farmers new tools for more sustainable agriculture

December 30, 2025

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