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A Farewell to 2024, and What We’re Following in the New Year
Dec 23, 2024
Andrea Thompson, an Earth and Environment News Editor at Scientific American, and Ben Guarino, the Associate Technology Editor, share insights on the year's climate catastrophes, including record-breaking hurricanes and heat waves. They discuss significant health advancements like non-addictive pain meds and uterus transplants. The conversation also dives into generative AI's impact on society and challenges facing artists. Thompson and Guarino reflect on the science themes of 2024 and what to watch for in 2025, wrapping up with holiday cheer.
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- Extreme weather events driven by climate change, including record-breaking hurricanes and heat waves, marked the tumultuous year of 2023.
- Significant advancements in health, such as a new pain medication and uterine transplants, showcased transformative breakthroughs in medical science.
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Record Climate Events of 2023
2023 witnessed an array of extreme weather events, significantly influenced by climate change. In the U.S., hurricanes were particularly devastating, with Hurricane Barrow setting records as the earliest Category 5 storm, while Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding in North Carolina. Similar storms affected the Philippines, which experienced multiple typhoons in a short period, leading to increased fatalities and destruction. The year also saw unprecedented heat waves in the Southwest U.S., especially in Phoenix, which recorded 113 consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, contributing to hundreds of deaths.
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