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Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Umair Irfan

    Climate
    There’s a heat wave. In the Arctic. In the middle of winter.There’s a heat wave. In the Arctic. In the middle of winter.
    Climate

    Snow may be falling in Rome, but the North Pole has been alarmingly warm.

    By Umair Irfan
    Science
    A second Russian Olympian has failed a doping testA second Russian Olympian has failed a doping test
    Science

    The Olympic Committee might not consider the result as it weighs reinstating Russia at the closing ceremonies.

    By Umair Irfan
    Science
    How to watch Thursday’s SpaceX Falcon 9 launchHow to watch Thursday’s SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
    Science

    The mission will deploy an observation satellite and two microsatellites.

    By Umair Irfan
    Science
    A physicist reveals the secrets of human enduranceA physicist reveals the secrets of human endurance
    Science

    A new book explains how our brains can hold our performance back, and how to get around it.

    By Umair Irfan
    Science
    Another volcano just erupted in the “Ring of Fire”Another volcano just erupted in the “Ring of Fire”
    Science

    Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions have been rattling countries around the Pacific Rim this year.

    By Umair Irfan
    Olympics
    A Russian athlete tested positive for a banned substance at the Olympics. Again.A Russian athlete tested positive for a banned substance at the Olympics. Again.
    Olympics

    Russia’s efforts to improve its image at the Olympics are not going well.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Trump’s top spy just contradicted the White House’s line on climate changeTrump’s top spy just contradicted the White House’s line on climate change
    Climate

    The director of national intelligence warned Congress that climate change could cause “upheaval” this year.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The head of the EPA flies first class to avoid uncivil travelersThe head of the EPA flies first class to avoid uncivil travelers
    Climate

    Pruitt is one of several Trump officials with an expensive travel habit.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    The solar industry is bracing for job losses after Trump’s tariffsThe solar industry is bracing for job losses after Trump’s tariffs
    Climate

    The 30 percent duty will undermine the business case for new solar power development in the United States.

    By Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Bitcoin’s price crashed, but it’s still devouring an obscene amount of energyBitcoin’s price crashed, but it’s still devouring an obscene amount of energy
    Climate

    Electricity consumption from Bitcoin rose to a record high of 47 terawatt-hours this week.

    By Umair Irfan