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Recent studies show Europe’s summer heatwaves caused over 24,000 deaths in 2024, with 68% linked to climate change. Elderly populations are most affected, and wildfires intensified by rising temperatures have worsened health impacts. Experts warn urgent action is needed to adapt infrastructure and reduce risks.
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Recent analysis of NASA's Cassini data reveals a wider array of organic molecules in the plumes of Saturn's moon Enceladus. These findings suggest the moon's subsurface ocean has complex chemistry, increasing its potential to support life. Future missions are planned to explore this possibility further.
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Multiple recent earthquakes have struck Alaska, Hokkaido, and Kamchatka, with no damage or tsunami threats reported. A 14th-century Caribbean tsunami linked to the Puerto Rico Trench has been identified, and new research explains Japan's 2024 quake as caused by ancient magma. No current tsunami risks are evident.
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Recent studies warn that climate change could cause the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) to collapse within decades. This could trigger a new ice age in Europe, raise sea levels, and disrupt global weather patterns, with Iceland declaring it a national security threat.
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U.S. mass killings declined in 2025, with 17 incidents resulting in at least 81 deaths. Experts caution this may reflect a return to average levels rather than a lasting trend, with firearm involvement remaining high at 82%. The data highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence despite recent decreases.