Experts say the documents show the fossil fuel industry had intimate involvement in the inception of modern climate science, along with its warnings of the severe harm climate change will wreak, only to then publicly deny this science for decades and fund ongoing efforts to delay action on the climate crisis.
— Read on www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/30/fossil-fuel-industry-air-pollution-fund-research-caltech-climate-change-denial
NASA scientist on 2023 temperatures: “We’re frankly astonished” | Ars Technica
NASA, NOAA, and Berkeley Earth have released their takes on 2023’s record heat.
— Read on arstechnica.com/science/2024/01/nasa-scientist-on-2023-temperatures-were-frankly-astonished/
Scientists knew 2023’s heat would be historic — but not by this much – The Washington Post
When ominous warmth first appeared in Earth’s oceans last spring, scientists said it was a likely sign that record global heat was imminent — but not until 2024.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/01/09/record-hot-year-2023-global-temperatures/
AI can shape society for the better – but humans and machines must work together | D Fox Harrell | The Guardian
Collaboration is key to creating culturally and ethically positive systems, says professor of digital media, computing and artificial intelligence D Fox Harrell
— Read on www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/18/ai-society-humans-machines-culture-ethics
A link between cholesterol and Alzheimer’s disease?
A new study suggests a link between cholesterol and Alzheimer’s disease…that excessive cholesterol could aid in the formation fo beta-amyloid plaques in the brain. It doesn’t seem like this is the only factor behind Alzheimer’s, but it’s yet another reason to follow a healthy diet. Read more at Care2.