Algorithms 22% more accurate at predicting welfare dependency
Artificial intelligence is a fifth more accurate at predicting whether individuals are likely to become long-term recipients of benefits......»»
More animal welfare or more environmental protection: Which is the better goal?
Which sustainability goals do people in Germany find more important: Animal welfare? Or environmental protection? Human health is another one of these competing sustainability goals......»»
Young Australians increasingly get news from social media, but many don"t understand algorithms
Adults might assume young people are not engaged in current affairs......»»
Do we live in a computer simulation like in The Matrix? Proposed new law of physics backs up the idea
The simulated universe theory implies that our universe, with all its galaxies, planets and life forms, is a meticulously programmed computer simulation. In this scenario, the physical laws governing our reality are simply algorithms. The experiences.....»»
Predicting potential problems of persistent plastic particulates
Plastics monopolize our household accessories due to their low cost and versatility. Unfortunately, the lack of proper disposal measures has led to widespread proliferation of these non-biodegradables into the natural environment. Although plastics d.....»»
Federal forecasters predict warm, wet US winter but less snow because of El Nino, climate change
The upcoming United States winter looks likely to be a bit low on snow and extreme cold outbreaks, with federal forecasters predicting the North to get warmer than normal and the South wetter and stormier......»»
Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues
There is a need for changing the way of accounting greenhouse gases from agriculture. The current inventory of nitrous oxide from plant residues relies solely on the amount of nitrogen in the residues, while crucial factors such as the degradability.....»»
For relationship maintenance, accurate perception of partner"s behavior could be key
Married couples and long-term romantic partners typically engage in a variety of behaviors that sustain and nourish the relationship. These actions promote higher levels of commitment, which benefits couples' physical and psychological health. A new.....»»
Enhancing the safety and efficacy of drone flights in polar regions
Collecting accurate weather data in remote and challenging environments like the polar regions and mountains can be extremely difficult. These areas often lack the infrastructure and resources needed for traditional weather stations, and the harsh we.....»»
Another leaker asserts an iPad update is coming Tuesday
One of the less accurate leakers has joined the iPad rumor fray, and is claiming that there will be a minor update Tuesday despite pushback from more accurate leak veterans.10.9-inch iPadA weekend rumor suggesting iPads could be revealed as early as.....»»
Collaborative study focuses on using computer algorithms to find molecular adaptations to improve COVID-19 drugs
As the COVID-19 pandemic scattered and isolated people, researchers across Virginia Tech connected for a data-driven collaboration seeking improved drugs to fight the disease and potentially many other illnesses......»»
Marine mammal longevity study reveals remarkable advances in animal welfare
A new study provides compelling evidence that animal care and management practices at zoos and aquariums have significantly improved over time. The study, led by Species360 and University of Southern Denmark Research Scientist Dr. Morgane Tidière in.....»»
Geospatial technology can help corn producers assess potential wind damage in fields
As cornfields suffer crop damage caused by weather, corn producers can use geospatial and remote sensing technologies to get a more accurate measurement of the damage and estimate potential economic loss, according to a recent study published in Fron.....»»
How to help save plants from extinction: Predicting their demise could keep them alive
Now is the time to identify the conditions that cause plants to die. Doing so will allow us to better protect plants by choosing conservation targets more strategically, UC Riverside botanists argue in a new paper......»»
When predicting the function of microbial communities, simpler may be better
As biologists learn more about how microbial communities work together, a major goal is understanding how their composition determines function. What combination of strains and species makes the best team for breaking down pollutants, for example, or.....»»
Analogue’s next project is an accurate, hardware-emulated Nintendo 64 replica
New console will be FPGA-based but won't support other openFPGA cores. Enlarge / The Analogue 3D is the company's next FPGA-based retro console, but the company isn't showing the whole thing off yet. (credit: Analogue) R.....»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 could clock in faster than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
MediaTek’s chipsets have long been viewed as playing second fiddle to Qualcomm, but if the leaked specs of the Dimensity 9300 are accurate, Qualcomm could face some serious competition. The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 could clock in faster tha.....»»
OLED MacBook Pro might not launch until 2027, but do we really need another display change?
The MacBook Pro or Air won’t get the big OLED screen upgrade anytime soon, if remarks from a typically-accurate insider come true. The first MacBook … The post OLED MacBook Pro might not launch until 2027, but do we really need another di.....»»
Hollywood still gets Indigenous costumes wrong. This designer wants to change that
For costume designer Carmen Thompson, accurate and respectful portrayals of Indigenous peoples require intense attention to detail. Carmen Thompson, a Ditidaht/Kyuquot/Coast Salish award-winning costume designer, writer, and showrunner, describes a.....»»
Kuo: Apple Watch is seeing a big sales decline year-over-year in 2023
As part of a larger post about future Apple Watch rumors, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting that shipments of the wearable in 2023 will see a notable decline, year-over-year.Gold Apple Watch Edition - now long goneThe post published on Tuesday after.....»»
Study shows live plant pathogens can travel on dust across oceans
Plant pathogens can hitch rides on dust and remain viable, with the potential for traveling across the planet to infect areas far afield, a finding with important implications for global food security and for predicting future outbreaks......»»