Climate change isn’t just limited to above the planet’s surface. The temperature is rising underground as well, putting densely built cities at risk, according to a study published in the journal Communications Engineering. The study found that urban areas struggle with subsurface heat islands, which are “an underground climate change responsible for environmental, public health, and…
First Look Spain’s vote: Far-right Vox stumbles, political power struggle looms In Spain’s recent election, there’s political deadlock: the far-right Vox party was foiled in its attempt to seize power. While the conservative Popular Party emerged victorious, it fell short of ousting Prime Minister Sánchez as polling data had predicted. | View caption Hide caption…
First Look How can tech fight misinformation? Google tries ‘prebunking.’ Google is fighting misinformation with “prebunking” videos that show how to recognize false online claims. Not only are they easy to produce they also have the potential to reach millions of social media users without focusing on controversial issues. | View caption Hide caption |…
Here are the nuts and bolts of the GOP health plan In addition to major revisions to Medicaid and other parts of the health care system, the new American Health Care Act proposes a number of changes to tax law. Here’s what they are. | View caption Hide caption On Monday, House Republicans introduced legislation to repeal…