Ways to bridge the climate change insurance gap

Globally, a climate or extreme weather-related disaster has been recorded every day for the past 50 years, resulting in an average of 115 deaths and US$202 million in losses. Aside from increasing concerns about how to pay for Restoration, there are also issues about rebuilding to avoid future losses. In advanced economies there is an assumption that insurance … Read more

The new hotspots for alien life?

View larger. | Artist’s concept of an Earth-like World orbiting a white dwarf Luminous sphere. A new study says white dwarfs could provide perfect conditions for life on nearby worlds. Image via Adam Makarenko/ W. M. Keck Universe lab. White dwarfs could host life-supporting planets Does a Luminous sphere have to be alive – that … Read more