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The top monitored volcanoes with significant human exposure and risk

Norman Alvarado

Understanding Volcanic Risk in the Modern WorldVolcanoes rank among the most formidable natural systems on Earth. Although numerous eruptions remain moderate and are closely monitored, certain volcanoes merge high eruptive…

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How ether anesthesia changed surgery from desperate to deliberate

Carla Villalba

1. The First Successful Use of Ether Anesthesia (1846)Before the mid-nineteenth century, surgery functioned as a brutal, last-resort intervention executed at lightning speed to minimize agony. On October 16, 1846,…

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The 15 most notable space missions in history

Norman Alvarado

1. Sputnik 1 (1957)Sputnik 1, launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, was the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. Weighing 83.6 kilograms, it transmitted simple radio pulses…

How are climate models and satellite data improving extreme-weather forecasting?

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The science behind more precise flood and wildfire forecasts

James Whitaker

Why Extreme-Weather Forecasting Matters More Than EverExtreme weather events like heat waves, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts are growing more frequent and intense as the climate warms. Saving lives, safeguarding…