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Science & Environment
Current events regarding scientific research breakthroughs, climate change policies, and environmental crises.
A definitive breakdown of the four zoonotic pathogens isolated from deep Amazonia in 2024 and confirmed this year, highlighting their spillover potential and the gaps in our global surveillance.
By Ricardo Mendes · 7 min read
A technical walkthrough of how to interpret raw PM2.5 data from EPA sources to make immediate health decisions when wildfire smoke obscures your city.
By Ricardo Mendes · 8 min read
Separating verifiable science from internet fear-mongering to understand if cultured meat is actually safe for your dinner table.
By Ricardo Mendes · 6 min read
Scientific net gain in fusion is a milestone, not a finish line; the path from laser sparks to powering your home requires an engineering overhaul we haven't funded yet.
By Ricardo Mendes · 6 min read
Dissecting the June 2026 IPCC carbon budget update to reveal the mathematical probability and political reality of holding global heating to 1.5°C by 2030.
By Ricardo Mendes · 6 min read