Wild Animals

Top 12 Worst Natural Disasters in 2025 so Far: Millions Suffer, Scientists Blame Climate Change

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A year of horrors for the planet is still unfolding.

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In 2025 the planet endured a series of brutal catastrophes that left entire communities shattered. The disasters ranged from earthquakes to floods, landslides to wildfires. In ranking them by deaths, the list below describes both human toll and economic losses, and reports on where recovery stands where it is known. Climate scientists are already warning that many of these were intensified by warming, volatile weather patterns, and weakened infrastructure. Each event shows how fragile societies remain when climate extremes strike.

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Webb Telescope Just Sent Images of ‘Black Hole Stars’ Never Seen Before by NASA

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New red specks may hide hungry black holes.

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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope(JWST) have stumbled across something they weren’t expecting: tiny, glowing red pinpricks scattered across the oldest parts of the sky. These dots are so unusual that some scientists now think they could be a whole new type of object, nicknamed black hole stars. For people who may not know, a black hole is a place in space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. There’s one at the center of our own Milky Way. Webb’s discovery could show how black holes got their start billions of years ago.

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5 Dogs That Falls in Love With Strangers Too Easily, and 5 That Don’t Like Strangers at All

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Some dogs greet everyone warmly while others stay distant.

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Dogs are not all wired the same when it comes to strangers. Some fling themselves into the arms of anyone willing to pet them, while others hold back, preferring to keep their trust for family alone. That split is part of what makes each breed unique. It comes from history, breeding, and purpose, shaping how they see people outside their circle. Knowing which dogs will roll out the welcome mat and which will keep it rolled up can save families from surprises later.

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Oldest Evidence of a Human Face Emerges From Spanish Cave and What It Says

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A hidden face reshapes our past discoveries.

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A recent find in a Spanish cave is rewriting the timeline for human evolution in Europe. In the Sima del Elefante site of the Atapuerca region, scientists have uncovered fossil fragments that form part of an ancient human face. The bones include a left cheekbone and upper jaw, and they date to somewhere between 1.1 and 1.4 million years ago (as stated by researchers). This face, nicknamed “Pink”, is now considered the oldest known in western Europe. It offers fresh insight into how and when human ancestors occupied the continent, shedding light on migration patterns, anatomy, and species relationships.

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Catastrophic Typhoon Slams Asia, Leaving Devastation in Its Wake

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A monstrous storm cuts a path of ruin across nations.

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Typhoon Ragasa has battered East Asia with ferocious winds and record rainfall, leaving communities scrambling to respond to the fallout. The storm carved through the Philippines, Taiwan, southern China, and Hong Kong, triggering floods, power outages, and mass evacuations. Authorities report dozens dead and many more displaced as emergency services struggle to keep pace. Coastal towns were swamped, roads washed out, and infrastructure pushed to the brink. The storm first made landfall in the northern Philippines on September 22 before intensifying and moving north. In the aftermath, regional leaders face the challenge of coordinating relief while forecasting where the storm will strike next.

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