Science

Climate and Environment, Space and Astronomy, and Scientific Research.

  1. Data from over 272,000 adults indicates nighttime road noise exceeding 50 dB is linked to changes in cholesterol markers, according to researchers.

  2. Urban planning must enhance climate resilience as populations in the Global South are set to double by 2050, according to experts.

  3. Global data centres consumed 415 TWh of electricity in 2024. New UNEP guidelines aim to reduce energy and water use by June 2025.

  4. The professor co-founded Self-Determination Theory with Richard M. Ryan and passed away on February 14, 2026, according to reports.

  5. A proposed rule outlines potential family deductibles reaching $31,000 by 2026, according to reports. Out-of-pocket maximums may hit $27,600.

  6. Seven elephant seal pups tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza at Año Nuevo State Park, prompting closures, according to officials.

  7. A national research fellowship was awarded for low-cost DPYD mutation screening. This initiative aims to enhance chemotherapy safety, according to reports.