Researcher: Climate models can run for months on supercomputers—but my new algorithm can make them ten times faster
Climate models are some of the most complex pieces of software ever written, able to simulate a vast number of different parts of the overall system, such as the atmosphere or ocean. Many have been developed by hundreds of scientists over decades and.....»»
Combating invasive species globally with new algorithm
A new study at Hebrew University has developed an innovative computer algorithm that suggests how to significantly enhance the management of invasive species. This algorithm offers a cost-effective solution for allocating resources across diverse loc.....»»
Doctors treat hundreds of victims of heatstroke in Pakistan after heat wave hits the country
Doctors treated hundreds of victims of heatstroke at hospitals across Pakistan on Thursday after an intense heat wave sent temperatures above normal levels due to climate change, officials said......»»
Researchers show taller plant communities are more productive and sensitive to climate warming
Climate warming, a result of increasing greenhouse gas emissions, is causing significant shifts in the composition of plant species with different traits worldwide. These changes are particularly pronounced in colder or higher elevation regions, wher.....»»
Future climate impacts put humpback whale diet at risk
A new study led by Griffith University predicts that future climate change impacts could disrupt the krill-heavy diet that humpback whales in the southern hemisphere consume. The study, "No distinct local cuisines among humpback whales: A population.....»»
US reports 2nd human case of bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak
A second case of bird flu has been found in a human, US health authorities announced Wednesday, less then two months after the first one as an outbreak of the disease circulates widely among dairy cows......»»
The global clean water crisis looms large: Study finds water quality is underrepresented in assessments
Water scarcity will intensify with climate and socioeconomic change, disproportionately impacting populations located in the Global South, concludes a new Utrecht University article published in Nature Climate Change......»»
OpenAI strikes major deal with News Corp to boost ChatGPT
OpenAI has struck a major deal with News Corps for content to train its AI models, the companies announced on Wednesday......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, May 23
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
Study finds mitochondrial phosphate carrier plays an important role in virulence of Candida albicans
In a paper published in Mycology, Professor Yan Wang's team found that in both nematode and murine infection models, the lack of MIR1 gene, which encodes mitochondrial phosphate carrier, can lead to severe virulence defects in Candida albicans......»»
Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate change
Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa's largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to bad weather—conditions that are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a new study......»»
Research team releases new AI model for weather and climate applications
Working together, NASA and IBM Research have developed a new artificial intelligence model to support a variety of weather and climate applications. The new model—known as the Privthi-weather-climate foundational model—uses artificial intelligenc.....»»
Preteens use dating apps, and 1 in 4 are sexual minorities: Study
Though most online dating apps have a minimum age requirement of 18 years, a new study finds that a small number of 11–12 year-olds use them. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) preteens are 13 times more likely to report engaging in online dating com.....»»
Study: Social networks can influence perception of climate-change risk
A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign urban and environmental economics expert shows that social networks can play a significant role in influencing the financial behaviors and perception of catastrophic risks brought ab.....»»
Massive parts reduction is key to Tesla"s manufacturing efficiency
Tesla builds vehicles faster and with fewer parts, a manufacturing strategy that reduces cost and weight, and requires fewer workers and smaller factories......»»
A diaspora-based model of human migration
How do migrants choose their destinations? Existing models, known as "gravity models," use population size and travel distance as explanatory variables—and often fail, especially at the neighborhood scale. Many migrants prefer to move to a location.....»»
Climate damage and nature loss are unfairly distributed—and so are the solutions, says researcher
In the fight for a livable planet, we desperately need a fairer distribution of wealth and equal rights for all, argues anthropology professor Marja Spierenburg. She says, "That will also generate broad-based support for sustainable development.".....»»
Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living five times more expensive by 2050, study predicts
Rising sea levels and urban development are accelerating coastal erosion at an alarming rate in Southern California with significant ripple effects on the region's economy, a USC study reveals......»»
Climate-smart marine spatial planning in Antarctica can be a model for the global ocean
In a paper now published in Science, researchers from leading institutions worldwide propose a comprehensive strategy that connects the latest scientific insights to action on the high seas. The team developed a policy pathway for engaging all releva.....»»
Glass half empty? What climate change means for Canada"s wine industry
Wine has long been synonymous with good times, celebration and an appreciation of the finer things in life......»»
Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered
A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travelers. Severe incidents are rare—but when they occur they can be deadly......»»