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Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years

Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years

A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979
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Arctic Region Investigated for Potential Shift from Carbon Sink to Carbon Source Amid Warming Climate

Arctic Region Investigated for Potential Shift from Carbon Sink to Carbon Source Amid Warming Climate

Researchers from the University of Oulu and Aarhus University are conducting a field campaign in Greenland's Zackenberg Valley to study its carbon balance. Traditionally, the Arctic has functioned as a carbon sink, absorbing more carbon than it releases. However, rising global temperatures threaten to alter this balance, potentially transforming the Zackenberg Valley into a significant source of carbon emissions. The OU-BACE30 project aims to understand how much carbon the area absorbs and stores, and how much is released into the atmosphere or transported by water. The research focuses on High Arctic tundra landscapes underlain by permafrost, particularly peatlands, which are crucial natural carbon stores. As permafrost thaws and soils warm, stored carbon can be released as greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, contributing to climate change. The study also draws comparisons with Finnish peatlands, which are experiencing warmer conditions, to predict future changes in Arctic ecosystems.
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Scientists transplant lab-grown human brain tissue into mice

Scientists transplant lab-grown human brain tissue into mice

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Scientists have transplanted laboratory-grown human brain tissue into bioengineered mice in what they call an important advance for studying human brain development that may speed research into the causes and mechanisms of devastating disorders such as
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Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, to change plea in US corruption case

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, to change plea in US corruption case

Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Colombian-born businessman with close ties to ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is expected on Tuesday to enter a new plea in a U.S. corruption case, as federal prosecutors prepare separately to take Maduro to trial next year.
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HPV Vaccination Prevents Over 90% of Cancers and Reduces Deaths, Health Department Reports

HPV Vaccination Prevents Over 90% of Cancers and Reduces Deaths, Health Department Reports

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department highlights that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is highly effective, preventing over 90% of HPV-caused cancers and significantly reducing cancer deaths. HPV is a common infection, with about 4 in 5 people contracting it at some point. While most infections clear on their own, some can become chronic and lead to various cancers, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and mouth or throat cancers. Annually, over 4,000 people in the U.S. die from cervical cancer alone. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common cancer-causing strains. Studies, such as one from England with high HPV vaccine uptake, have shown major decreases in cervical cancer mortality. The vaccine is routinely recommended for individuals aged 9-12, as earlier vaccination provides better protection. Everyone up to 26 years old should get vaccinated, and those aged 27-45 should consult their healthcare provider.
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Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case

Alex Saab, ally of Venezuela's Maduro, pleads guilty in US corruption case

By Luc Cohen and Jonathan Stempel Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Colombian-born businessman with close ties to ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a U.S. corruption case, as federal prosecutors prepare separately to take Maduro to trial next year.
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FBI's Patel defends change in 'bestiality' hiring practice as lawmakers seek answers

FBI's Patel defends change in 'bestiality' hiring practice as lawmakers seek answers

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - FBI Director Kash Patel told lawmakers on Tuesday he changed the bureau's hiring standards to eliminate bestiality as an automatic disqualifier because he did not want to bar trafficking victims who had been forced to have sex with animals,
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Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, according to a U.S. official familiar with the sale.
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Dollar gains as oil lifts yields and Fed hike looms

Dollar gains as oil lifts yields and Fed hike looms

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The dollar was firmer across the board on Tuesday as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week.
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US orbital weapons acknowledgement a "landmark" move, US Space Command official says

US orbital weapons acknowledgement a "landmark" move, US Space Command official says

By Cassell Bryan-Low WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south

Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States during an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump