Naomi Mihara

Freelance multimedia journalist reporting on health, environment, science and global development.

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A view of Earth's stratosphere from space. The sun is rising behind the globe.

A view of Earth's stratosphere from space. The sun is rising behind the globe.

Why scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering

As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is rising — including that of private investors.

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On the left, a group of three grayscale people of different ages in distress. With swirling red lines around their heads. On the right a group of three people of different ages smiling. The people in the group are each connected vertically by green lines on a dark blue background.

On the left, a group of three grayscale people of different ages in distress. With swirling red lines around their heads. On the right a group of three people of different ages smiling. The people in the group are each connected vertically by green lines on a dark blue background.

War scars and genes: Can the impacts of trauma be inherited?

War scars and genes: Can the impacts of trauma be inherited?

War, hardship and other types of stress have a lasting biological impact. Can epigenetic modifications be reversed?

Wildfire smoke rises over a fire burning in Argentina, February 2026.

Wildfire smoke rises over a fire burning in Argentina, February 2026.

Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'

Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'

Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health.

Close-up of a person holding a Zepbound injection

Close-up of a person holding a Zepbound injection

Fake Ozempic, Zepbound booms despite serious health risks

Fake Ozempic, Zepbound booms despite serious health risks

Demand is so great for weight loss drugs, it's fueling trade in dangerous counterfeit products. What you need to know.