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Polar vortex instability threatens severe winter weather in North America, Europe

Religion & Faith

Federal judge allows Satanic Temple to host holiday event in Iowa Capitol

A federal judge has ordered Iowa to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a one-day holiday event at the state Capitol, ruling that the state's refusal violated the First Amendment and federal law. This decision...

Religion News Service · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

Polar vortex instability threatens severe winter weather in North America, Europe

The polar vortex is expected to become increasingly unstable, potentially leading to severe winter weather in North America and Europe due to climate change. This instability could result in record-breaking...

Scientific American · 9 days ago · 1 min read

Science

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Researchers from the University of New Hampshire, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, unveiled a new snow‑pack model on Tuesday that predicts winter thaws and runoff in the Northeast with far...

Phys.org · 11 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Scientists report 90% drop in blue whale sightings near Galápagos Islands.

Blue whale sightings around the Galápagos Islands have plummeted by 90% this year, likely due to the extreme warming caused by the strongest El Niño event on record, which disrupts their food supply. This...

Live Science · 12 days ago · 2 min read

Health

5% of U.S. adults face seasonal affective disorder; light therapy recommended

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects about 5% of U.S. adults, particularly women and those in the Northern Hemisphere, causing symptoms like fatigue and depression during winter months. Light therapy is...

NPR Health · 14 days ago · 2 min read

Health

Saskia Reeves-Priestley collapses at work due to low vitamin D levels

Saskia Reeves-Priestley collapsed at work due to dangerously low vitamin D levels, highlighting the widespread issue of vitamin D deficiency affecting one in four adults in the UK. Health experts emphasize the...

BBC Health · 15 days ago · 2 min read