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Robyn White

Robyn White

Nature Reporter at Newsweek - London Bureau

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  • English
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  • Environment
  • Science
  • Nature & Wildlife

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North America's Vulnerability to Tornadoes Explained - Newsweek

The U.S. has the greatest number of tornadoes in the world. But why? A new study may have found out.Recent research published in the journal Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences found that the smooth, flat ocean-like surface, which always seem to be upstream of tornado hotspots, could explain the high number of tornadoes.Read more: Learn About Emergency Funds and Where to Keep ThemTornadoes can form through any kind of severe thunderstorm, although most are a result of a supercell storm. Su…
6 months ago
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Blood-Sucking Leeches Can Leap, Shocking Video Reveals - Newsweek

Scientists have uncovered video evidence that at least one species of terrestrial leech can jump.This behavior has been debated for over 100 years, and can now be put to rest following research by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History, Fordham University, and City University of New York (CUNY)’s Medgar Evers College, published in the journal Biotropica.The discovery offers new insights into the behavior and ecology of these often-overlooked, blood-sucking creatures.“We believe t…
6 months ago
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Scientists Debunk Popular Myth of Easter Island - Newsweek

Scientists have debunked a popular myth surrounding Easter Island.An analysis of the island’s famed rock gardens, undertaken by a team of researchers including faculty from Binghamton University, revealed that the island never experienced a dramatic population crash as previously believed.A widely accepted narrative suggested that the inhabitants of Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, overexploited their resources, leading to environmental degradation and a drastic decline in population by th…
6 months ago
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Iceland Volcano Update: Rush to Block Lava From Engulfing Power Plant

The volcanic eruption near Grindavík has caused significant disruption and raised concerns among local authorities and residents.
6 months ago
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Map Reveals How Your Home's Climate Will Change in 50 Years

A new interactive web application from scientists shows how the local climate around each city is set to change as the globe continues to warm.While climate change is affecting the world, it is not often known what local impact it can have on individual hometowns.The new interactive web app from scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, allows people to search 40,581 places and 5,323 metro areas. It can then match the expected future climate in each city.For inst…
6 months ago
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NASA Images Map Florida's Record-Breaking Once in 1,000 Years Rainf...

Images captured by NASA have mapped record-breaking rainfall in Florida.Over the past month, a moisture plume from the western Caribbean brought heavy rains to Florida’s Gulf Coast, resulting in significant flooding and new precipitation records, the NASA Earth Observatory reported. A slow-moving storm system led to flash flood warnings and road closures across the region.Read more: Learn More About Emergency Funds and Where to Keep ThemThe map shared by NASA Earth Observatory shows the accumula…
6 months ago
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More Americans Want Wealth Tax Than in Europe's 'Most Socialist' Co...

A recent survey of adult citizens in 18 of the world’s largest economies revealed widespread support for tax reforms and broader political and economic changes.Conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Earth4All and the Global Commons Alliance, the survey found that a significant majority back increased taxes on the wealthy and large businesses to fund critical economic and lifestyle changes.According to the survey, 68 percent of citizens in 17 G20 countries support a wealth tax on wealthy individu…
6 months ago
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American Adults Warned Over Aspirin Use Despite Risks - Newsweek

Despite evolving guidelines and new evidence, a significant number of older adults in the United States continue to use aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent studies and surveys indicate that this widespread use persists even though the benefits of aspirin for primary prevention are increasingly questioned.Aspirin has been a cornerstone of heart attack and stroke prevention for decades. However, a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiolo…
6 months ago
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Map Reveals US States With Fastest Growing Prison Populations

A new study has identified Mississippi as the state with the highest increase in incarceration rates, with a 14.5 percent rise over the past year.
6 months ago
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How Lake Mead Water Levels Have Changed So Far This Year

Lake Mead’s water levels are being closely watched, as they continue to fluctuate in the United States’ largest human-made reservoir.The Arizona-Nevada reservoir provides water for 25 million people living across the region, but drought conditions in recent years have drastically depleted its resources. Although the lake has recovered slightly in the past year due to unusual wet weather, it is not out of the woods yet.So, what is the situation so far this year?As of June 20, 2024, the lake’s wat…
6 months ago
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How Lake Powell Water Levels Have Changed So Far This Year - Newsweek

Lake Powell has experienced notable fluctuations in water levels throughout 2024.Like many other reservoirs in the Western U.S., the Colorado River reservoir has suffered at the hands of prolonged drought conditions in recent years. This is of concern as it is one of the most vital lakes in the West—alongside Lake Mead—for water supply, electricity generation, and recreation, meaning officials watch its fluctuating water levels closely.As of June 24, 2024, Lake Powell’s water level stood at 3,58…
6 months ago