Next Week in Science, December 11, 2025
We spend a wonderful few days in Qatar learning about the true globlal implications of implemenation science. You can read all about it over at our sister site.
Here’s what we’re seeing in the news and the research
Black Hole Eats Star: NASA Missions Discover Record-Setting Blast
Scientists recently observed a gamma-ray burst (GRB) on July 2 that lasted for days, far exceeding typical durations. This record-setting event, believed to involve a black hole consuming a star, offers new insights into the dynamics of cosmic explosions and prompts re-evaluation of GRB formation theories.
Climate change doom-and-gloomers are finally bowing out— and showing that common sense prevails
Opinion Piece: Recent shifts show a decline in global commitment to addressing climate change, exemplified by major banks and companies stepping back from climate goals and the perceived waning importance of climate concerns in political and public discourse. Despite past alarmist scenarios, new findings suggest climate change might be less dire than previously thought, redirecting focus towards more immediate issues like energy access for impoverished communities.
The man behind the fall of offshore wind
A Brown University study identified David Stevenson as a central figure in the movement opposing offshore wind development, influencing lawsuits and public protests, bolstered by financial support from fossil-fuel interests. Despite his past advocacy for renewable energy and technological innovation, Stevenson has effectively delayed offshore wind projects, impacting the U.S.’s potential clean energy transition.
