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A study analyzing ancient groundwater records indicates that aquifers in the US Southwest are more vulnerable to climate change than those in the Pacific Northwest, with water levels in the Southwest likely to decline significantly as the region becomes drier, highlighting the need for targeted water management strategies.
Josh Gibson, a legendary Negro Leagues player, has been posthumously recognized as the MLB record holder for career batting average and slugging percentage after MLB incorporated Negro Leagues statistics into its official records. This move, while a gesture to correct past racial injustices, has sparked controversy due to the incomplete and erratic nature of Negro Leagues' statistical records. Critics argue that this inclusion skews historical comparisons and does not fully address the systemic racism that kept black players out of Major League Baseball for decades.
Scientists have quantified one of the largest magnetic storms in history, known as the Chapman-Silverman storm in February 1872. The storm produced auroras observed from the polar regions to the tropics, disrupting telegraph communications and impacting technological infrastructure even in the tropics. The study confirms that extreme geomagnetic storms are more common than previously thought and highlights the vulnerability of modern society to such events. The research involved a collaboration of scientists from nine countries and emphasizes the importance of preserving and analyzing historical records to assess and mitigate the impact of future space weather events.
Medieval accounts of lunar eclipses, including descriptions of Moon coloration and darkness, have helped scientists pinpoint the timing and impact of volcanic eruptions from 1100 to 1300. The research corroborates data from ice cores and could aid in understanding the Little Ice Age and the potential impacts of solar geoengineering. The study highlights the value of combining historical records with other methods to understand past climate events.