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A 2023 study reveals that recent unprecedented ocean temperatures may preview future norms in a significantly warmer world, underscoring the critical need for immediate action against the human-driven climate imbalance causing these shifts. Credit: SciTechDaily.comObservations of unprecedented ocean temperatures in 2023 may become typical in a world that is 5.4°F (3.0°C) warmer than pre-industrial levels, according to a new study.From March 2023, the North Atlantic began to show extremely warm temperatures far exceeding…

A recent study uncovers the factors influencing animal size changes over time, identifying three evolutionary patterns based on competition and environmental pressures, providing clarity on the inconsistencies in fossil records. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew research reveals key factors behind the changing sizes of certain animals over time, challenging traditional evolutionary theories with its findings on species’ size variations.The mystery behind why Alaskan horses, cryptodiran turtles, and island lizards shrunk over…

A recent study has revealed the inadequacies in the computer simulations used to shape energy policy, particularly highlighting their unreliable assumptions and lack of transparency. The study, assessing a pivotal 1980s model, underscores the need for more effective simulation methods like ‘sensitivity auditing’ to improve accuracy and decision-making. Dr. Samuele Lo Piano emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these limitations to enhance democratic debate and decision-making in energy policy.The widespread adoption…