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A Farewell to 2024, and What We’re Following in the New Year
Dec 23, 2024
Andrea Thompson, Earth and Environment News Editor at Scientific American, sheds light on climate change's overwhelming impact throughout 2024, discussing extreme weather events like hurricanes and heat waves. Meanwhile, Ben Guarino, Associate Technology Editor, explores the remarkable breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, addressing its creative evolution and societal implications. Together, they reflect on a tumultuous year in science and what developments to anticipate in 2025.
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- The intensification of extreme weather events like hurricanes and heat waves in 2024 exemplifies the urgent impacts of climate change globally.
- Advancements in health science, including non-addictive pain medications and uterus transplants, illuminate the progress and challenges facing public health in light of potential pandemics.
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The Impact of Extreme Weather Events
This year has seen a significant increase in extreme weather events, driven largely by climate change. Notable occurrences include devastating hurricanes, such as Hurricane Barrow, which was the earliest Category 5 storm on record in the Atlantic, and Hurricane Helene, which caused extensive flooding in western North Carolina. Globally, the Philippines faced multiple typhoons, highlighting how these powerful storms have widespread and catastrophic effects beyond just the U.S. Additionally, the rise in frequency and intensity of heat waves, particularly in regions like the southwestern U.S., resulted in unprecedented high temperatures and numerous fatalities, underscoring the tangible impacts of climate change on our planet.
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