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A study reveals that phasing out fossil fuels could prevent 5.13 million deaths per year globally linked to air pollution, primarily from cardiometabolic diseases. Utilizing a new risk model, it emphasizes the health and environmental benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources.A recent study suggests that the health impact of air pollution caused by fossil fuels is significantly greater than previously thought. Eliminating fossil fuel usage could lead to major improvements in public health.Air pollution remains…

The Diesel On Fadelite X Mad Dog Jones smartwatch Andy Boxall / DigitalTrends “If you’re not in smartwatches today, especially as a traditional watch manufacturer, then we are the way that you get the right product for your customer.” This is how Steve Prokup, co-founder of Mijo Connected, described the firm’s business, and it has me seriously intrigued and excited about the future of smartwatches. I spoke to Prokup over a video call during CES 2024, and although you probably haven’t heard of Mijo Connected, and it…

By now, most people are well aware that 2023 was the hottest year on record, coming in at 1.48 C warmer than the pre-industrial average from 1850-1900. This beat out 2016's record of 1.25 C.  In climate terms, an increase in warming by 0.23 C is considerable and climate scientists are still trying to figure out why it happened.Was 2023 just a big blip on the upward trend of global warming? Perhaps. Scientists are trying to tease out all the potential contributors.But one of the things that is inarguably a contributor is…

The latest Global Carbon Project report reveals that global CO2 emissions, hitting a record 36.8 billion metric tons in 2023, are far from the reductions required for meeting the Paris Agreement climate goals. Significant disparities in regional trends and the pressing need for increased emissions reduction efforts and carbon removal technologies are highlighted.The latest carbon budget report from the Global Carbon Project reveals that global CO2 emissions remain significantly higher than the reductions required to…

NASA scientists have made a striking discovery. According to a new report shared by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, astronomers have spotted what they believe to be a galactic fossil filled with X-ray activity that could shed new light on the evolution of galaxies.The discovery is detailed in both the report and a new video shared on YouTube. The video explains how the galaxy NGC 4945 was spurred into a frenzy of star formation thanks to the eruption of the supermassive black hole at its center roughly 5…

Reconstruction of Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis. Credit: Sergei Krasinski, editedRestudy of fossils collected in New Mexico digs up key clues about T. rex’s origins in North America.A new study published in Scientific Reports reshapes our understanding of how the most famous dinosaur to ever walk the earth – Tyrannosaurus rex – first arrived in North America by introducing its earliest known relative on the continent.The study identifies a newly discovered subspecies of tyrannosaur known as Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis. The newly…

It's just a tiny thing, smaller than a fingernail. But a rock found deep in a limestone cave in Oklahoma is extending our understanding of prehistoric skin.The texture preserved thereon, paleontologists have found, is the earliest known example of fossilized skin from a diverse classification of animals known as amniotes.Dating back 290 million years ago – a full 21 million years earlier than the previous record-holder – its wearer appears to have been a reptile, with a pebbly surface similar to the skins of crocodilians…

Researchers believe they’ve found the oldest known fossilized skin, hidden away in a limestone cave system in Oklahoma. The skin sample dates to the early Permian Period, between 289 million years ago and 286 million years ago.Are You Rich Enough to Buy This Folding TV?The skin belonged to an ancient reptile and is epidermis—the outer layer of skin in amniotes, a group that includes terrestrial reptiles, mammals, and birds. A study describing the skin as well as several other fossils found in the cave system is published…

Diesel On Axial Simon Hill / Digital Trends The annual CES show in Las Vegas is often filled with new wearables, but ever since I started to attend, one company, in particular, always delivered the goods: Fossil. There was a genuine passion for the product, the way Fossil leveraged the styles of its varied partner brands and a deep understanding of the watches that made it so valuable to CES and the world of Wear OS. You’ll notice I’m talking in the past tense, and that’s because the brand has not been as prolific…

The journey through the world of women's premium watch brands reveals an array of styles, from classic elegance to modern innovation. Each piece is a work of art, reflecting the precision and care invested in its creation. The intricate details, from the choice of materials to the delicacy of the watch hands, tell a story of luxury and exclusivity. High-end women's timepieces are not just about keeping up with time; they're about celebrating it. These watches are designed to be…