A quadruple increase in carbon dioxide over East Asia causes changes in both fast and slow cloud responses
Extreme climate warming has been shown to change how cloud cover behaves throughout East Asia (EA). Recent research suggests that in a warmer climate with greater amounts of CO2 in the atmosphere, slow cloud responses to meteorological mechanisms can.....»»
Future of 1 billion people in South Asia hinges on water pact, says new analysis
Better collaboration is urgently needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on three key river basins in South Asia—the Brahmaputra, Indus and Ganges—according to new analysis......»»
Effective data management plays vital role for smallholder sheep and goat breeding programs
Sheep and goat breeding plays a vital socioeconomic role in the agricultural sector across Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) and beyond, providing valuable resources such as meat, milk, and wool. However, insufficient or ill-adapted bree.....»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
Forest regeneration projects failing to offset carbon emissions
Forest regeneration projects that have received tens of millions of carbon credits and dominate Australia's carbon offset scheme have had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, new research from The Australian National.....»»
Food matters: Healthy diets increase the economic and physical feasibility of 1.5°C target
A new study published in Science Advances finds that a more sustainable, flexitarian diet increases the feasibility of the Paris Agreement climate goals in different ways......»»
Hyundai plans $51 billion investment in EVs, software-defined vehicles over 3 years
Hyundai is adding 80,000 new employees, including 44,000 new hires in electrification, SDVs and carbon neutrality......»»
Bedrock Security protects sensitive data within one unified platform
Bedrock Security unveiled its data security platform. Empowering organizations to manage data risk introduced by cloud and generative AI, Bedrock continuously discovers, manages, and protects sensitive data. The platform is powered by data AI Reasoni.....»»
Cybersecurity essentials during M&A surge
The volume of mergers and acquisitions has surged significantly this quarter. Data from Dealogic shows a 130% increase in US M&A activity, totaling $288 billion. Worldwide M&A has also seen a substantial uptick, rising by 56% to $453 billion. Conside.....»»
Advancing towards sustainability: Turning carbon dioxide and water into acetylene
Reaching sustainability is one of humanity's most pressing challenges today—and also one of the hardest. To minimize our impact on the environment and start reverting the damage humanity has already caused, striving to achieve carbon neutrality in.....»»
Canva acquires Affinity apps in multi-million dollar deal to compete with Adobe
The Affinity suite of apps, which includes Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, has become known as an excellent alternative to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. But there’s a lot going on behind the scenes, as Serif – the company behind the Af.....»»
UGREEN’s Newest Powerbanks come with on-the-go Fast Charging
UGREEN recently announced the launch of its 5,000 and 10,000 magnetic power banks, which are designed for easy battery top-ups for users on the move. The post UGREEN’s Newest Powerbanks come with on-the-go Fast Charging appeared first on Phandr.....»»
The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
Accelerating China"s transition to carbon neutrality and clean air
China's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 necessitates significant transformations across its economic landscape. Concurrently, air pollution remains a pressing issue, affecting millions and necessitating urgent action. Recognizing th.....»»
Why water must be at the heart of climate action
The Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience at the University of Colorado Boulder along with Castalia Advisors were commissioned by WaterAid's Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA), the Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI), and.....»»
Using nature to help the climate: Four ways that work
A new study finds that four nature-based climate solutions—the ones that companies and other entities use most often to claim carbon credits—have robust scientific foundations. The four pathways are conservation or reforestation of tropical fores.....»»
Study considers ways to increase accessibility for all wildlife enthusiasts
One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer......»»
Reddit share value 86% up on IPO price; may be good sign for tech sector
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Early private investors have seen even greater returns, with OpenA.....»»
Additional nutrients intensify dead zones in oceans, researchers find
As more and more nutrients from land and air enter the world's oceans, the dead zones without oxygen in the water will increase in size and intensity. That is the warning that Ph.D. student Zoë van Kemenade, an organic geochemist at NIOZ, draws from.....»»
A microalgae–material hybrid promotes carbon neutrality
Microalgae, including cyanobacteria and green algae, represent the most important biological systems for producing biomass and high-value products. It is estimated that microalgae can fix about 90 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, which accoun.....»»