How Ocean Damage Raises the Cost of Carbon Pollution
Climate change causes many types of damage, from heatwaves to floods. To measure these damages, economists use a number called…
How Artificial Intelligence Helps Protect Water from Biological Pollution
Water is essential for life, but rivers, lakes, and oceans are increasingly threatened by aquatic biocontaminants. These include harmful bacteria,…
Natural Daylight Helps Improve Blood Sugar and Metabolism in People with Type 2 Diabetes
A new scientific study has found that spending time in natural daylight can help people with type 2 diabetes control…
Starting the Year Plant-Based: The Positive Effects of Veganuary
The first Monday of the year often feels symbolic. For many people, it represents a fresh start and a chance…
Why the Immune System Sometimes Fails to Kill Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be very dangerous because it often spreads to other parts of…
The Hidden Costs of Christmas Overeating
Christmas is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and special meals. Many people enjoy large portions of traditional foods, sweets,…
Health Begins with Each Other: Why Solidarity Is a Public Health Resource
International Human Solidarity Day Health is often understood as the outcome of medical care, genetics, or individual lifestyle choices. Yet…
Women’s Legacy in Computational Technology: Grace Hopper
World Informatics Day Every year on World Informatics Day, we celebrate the innovators whose vision and dedication have shaped the…
When the Environment Matters More Than Genes
More and more people are developing autoimmune diseases, and the reason isn’t a sudden mutation or a hereditary predisposition that…
Europe’s Most Powerful Quantum Computer Starts Operating in Donostia
On October 14, the IBM Quantum System Two—currently the most powerful quantum computer in Europe—began operating in Donostia–San Sebastián. Beyond…