Dengue and Slush Insights

Dengue cases are surging globally, with a notable increase in local transmissions in Florida, raising concerns for public health. The relationship between warm, wet weather and mosquito populations suggests a potential link to the rising incidence of the disease. Meanwhile, new research highlights the underestimated impact of slush on ice sheets, revealing that pooling meltwater absorbs more heat and could accelerate ice melt, complicating climate predictions.