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Sep 26, 2026, 7:18 AM

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SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/26/26

Strong El Niño causes unusually active Pacific hurricane season while Atlantic remains quiet.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸El Niño is responsible for the disparity between active Pacific and quiet Atlantic hurricane activity. — NPR Science, BBC Science
▸The Atlantic has not recorded a single full-blown hurricane this year. — NPR Science

SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/26/26

Climate scientists estimate 451,000 deaths from extreme heat caused by super El Niño by February.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸More than 450,000 people are projected to die from additional heat brought by super El Niño by February. — Mother Jones

SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/26/26

Scientists study the world's healthiest coral reefs to develop strategies for protecting reefs amid climate change.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Coral reefs are under threat due to abnormally warm ocean temperatures. — NPR Science