AI Weather Models Revolutionize Hurricane Forecasting Speed, But Physical Accuracy Remains a Challenge
A comprehensive evaluation of AI-based weather forecasting models shows they can predict hurricane tracks with remarkable accuracy but struggle with physical realism in storm structure and intensity, highlighting the need for continued human expertise in weather prediction.
New Climate Research Centre Launches to Drive Climate-Smart Agriculture in Eswatini
Eswatini’s new C3SR hub at the University of Eswatini will generate home-grown data on climate-smart farming, sustainable land use and resilient crops, helping to protect a US$3-billion economy at risk from worsening weather extremes.
Bibliometric Study Maps 30-Year Evolution of Climate Change Awareness Campaign Research
A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of climate change awareness campaign research spanning 1994-2024 reveals significant growth in scientific output, with Global South countries increasingly contributing to an evolving field that bridges environmental science and communication studies.
AIR Launches 100-Year AI Century Study to Track Artificial Intelligence Impact Across Generations
The AI Century Study represents an unprecedented commitment to understanding how artificial intelligence will reshape human civilization over the next 100 years, providing crucial insights for policymakers, researchers, and future generations.
New Nature Climate Change Study Reveals Policy Interactions Drive Carbon Pricing Success
A comprehensive Nature Climate Change study analyzing over 10,000 climate policies across 100+ countries finds that emissions trading systems reduce emission intensity by 15.4% and carbon taxes by 8.5%, with policy coherence potentially boosting effectiveness by 22.3%.
New Study Demonstrates MSC Certification Drives Measurable Environmental Improvements in Global Fisheries
A groundbreaking study analyzing the environmental impacts of the MSC certification program demonstrates that participating fisheries achieve significant and measurable environmental improvements, with over 90% of performance indicators reaching global best-practice levels five years post-certification.
MULTIVAC Revolutionizes Pharmaceutical Packaging with Innovative Health Solutions at interpack 2026
MULTIVAC unveils cutting-edge packaging solutions for the healthcare sector at interpack 2026, featuring automated production lines designed to meet stringent pharmaceutical requirements while prioritizing sustainability and process reliability.
Private Sector Climate Action in Pacific Islands: New Study Identifies Barriers and Solutions for Small Island States
A comprehensive study examines private sector engagement in climate action across Pacific Small Island Developing States, identifying key barriers like limited access to localized climate information, fragmented regulations, and insufficient financial incentives while proposing actionable solutions to mobilize private capital for sustainable development.
Skeptical Science Weekly Round-Up: Fresh Climate Research for Week 11, 2026
Discover the latest peer-reviewed climate research highlighted by Skeptical Science for Week 11, 2026, and learn why these findings matter for scientists, policymakers and concerned citizens.
WSU Scientists Map Photosynthetic Protein Landscapes, Unlocking New Crop Optimization Potential
Washington State University researchers have uncovered the molecular architecture of photosynthetic membranes, revealing how protein organization affects energy conversion efficiency and opening new pathways for crop optimization.
New SHIELD Platform Unites Global Researchers to Tackle Climate-Health Challenges
The Africa Health Research Institute and University of Sussex launch SHIELD—a transdisciplinary hub linking the WEMA and S3E projects—to accelerate climate-health research and safeguard communities worldwide.
Revolutionary AI Agent Zephyrus Transforms Weather and Climate Data Analysis
UC San Diego researchers have developed Zephyrus, an innovative AI agent that bridges the gap between complex weather forecasting models and accessible climate science communication, potentially revolutionizing how scientists and students interact with meteorological data.