Wildfires

The planet sweltered, and it's not over by a long shot

Science

We're cooked: The hottest summer on record, confirms NASA

Coming as no surprise to the millions who sweltered through a Northern Hemisphere summer, the season that has just passed was Earth’s hottest since records began in 1880. The steamy baton is expected to now be passed on to the Southern Hemisphere.

It's not news that wildfire smoke is hazardous, but the growing link with age-related dementia is concerning scientists across the globe

Medical

Growing evidence linking wildfire air pollution to dementia

It’s well established that any air pollution is hazardous, with it claiming some 6.5 million lives around the world each year. But one type of emission is being increasingly linked to age-related dementia, and it’s also surging due to wildfires.

These high-definition cameras can monitor up to 15 miles in all directions

Environment

The world's newest firefighter is artificial intelligence

With wildfires currently blazing through Greece, Italy and North America, the race is on to develop better responses to potential outbreaks. And as fires increase in size and frequency, AI is shaping up as our best hope in preventing catastrophes.