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Climate change impacts may be much worse than studies suggest
A new study has found hidden measurement errors in the temperature data used in much of this research. The research was co-authored by Wake Forest University assistant professor of economics Alex Yu and distinguished professor of economics Richard Carson from the University of California, San Diego. “If climate-impact studies misestimate how severely extreme heat drives crime rates, crop loss, or health emergencies, policymakers may also misestimate the scale of the responses needed to address those impacts,” Yu said.
September 17, 2026
MSN
Researchers study if diet and exercise can prevent knee osteoarthritis
For millions of women, it can mean years of knee pain, stiffness and losing the simple ability to get up, get out and keep moving. Wake Forest researchers said losing just one pound can take about four pounds of pressure off your knee with every step you take, adding up to thousands of pounds less stress over the course of a day. “We found that we can have even more profound impact with 10 percent weight loss,” said behavioral psychologist Shannon Mihalko.
September 16, 2026
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