Antennas searching for extraterrestrials threatened by wildfire
The Allen Telescope Array, an ensemble of 42 antennas used in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), is once again threatened by wildfires. The scientists and engineers normally on-site have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, an.....»»
Investigating banana trees as buffers to fight wildfires
Fire buffers composed of irrigated banana trees could slow and calm wildfires and generate profit for residents of fire-prone regions, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Climate change is increasing wildfire risk. Wildfires in the Western.....»»
New York can resume family DNA searches for crime suspects, court rules
New York's highest court on Tuesday ruled police can resume a DNA searching method that can identify relatives of potential suspects, a technique that has helped solve crimes but caused privacy concerns......»»
Google Pixel 8 Pro users are finding weird ways to use the phone
The Pixel 8 Pro's temperature sensor might sound like a solution searching for a problem, but users are finding practical scenarios where it's useful......»»
Declining Bering Sea ice linked to increasing wildfire hazard in northeast China
China has been making strides in recent years to reduce air pollution, including fitting filters in coal-fired power stations to remove sulfur dioxide from emissions, a molecule that reacts with other compounds in the atmosphere to form polluting par.....»»
Residents unprepared for wildland fires, face barriers in implementing prevention measures: Study
This year, Canada saw the worst wildfire season in its history, with fires destroying homes, displacing thousands of residents, and burning the largest area since contemporary records began in 1983. Much of this damage to communities could be reduced.....»»
A Russian satellite has shifted within 60 km of another spacecraft
When it comes to saber-rattling, few countries employ it as much as Russia does. During their ongoing invasion and occupation of Ukraine, the country's leadership has repeatedly threatened to use atomic weapons. But the threats don't stop there......»»
Under a temporary mining ban, four rare plant species can bloom in San Bernardino forest
Four threatened and endangered plant species growing in the San Bernardino National Forest will have an opportunity to thrive following the adoption of a plan by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service that temporarily bans new lim.....»»
Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls—air purifiers aren"t enough, new study shows
When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running an air purifier or even wearing a mask. These are all good strategies to reduce exposure to the particles in wildfire smoke, but.....»»
UAW strikers at ZF Alabama axle plant ratify new contract
UAW workers on Wednesday ratified a new contract with German supplier ZF Group at its Tuscaloosa, Ala., axle factory, ending a nearly monthlong strike that once threatened nearby Mercedes-Benz production......»»
The combination of oxygen and methane could reveal the presence of life on another world
In searching for life in the universe, a field known as astrobiology, scientists rely on Earth as a template for biological and evolutionary processes. This includes searching for Earth analogs, rocky planets that orbit within their parent star's hab.....»»
High-latitude wilderness may be threatened by agriculture as the climate warms
Humanity must cut carbon emissions and use farmland more efficiently to protect our planet's remaining wilderness, new research shows......»»
Tech breathes new life into endangered Native American languages
Linguistics experts are turning to cutting-edge technologies to revitalize threatened Native American languages—and rejuvenate generations of Indigenous tradition—through new approaches such as children's books and smartphone apps......»»
Unique marimo threatened by rising lake temperatures
Rising lake water temperatures threaten the survival of marimo, unique algal balls found only in cold lakes. Kobe University researchers clarified that the warmer it gets, the more the inward decomposition outpaces the outward growth of these life fo.....»»
Genomic analysis in snakes shows link between neutral, functional genetic diversity
In the world of threatened and endangered species conservation, the genomic revolution has raised some complicated questions: How can scientists justify assessing species genetic diversity without consulting entire genomes now that they can be sequen.....»»
Study finds wildfire isn"t primary factor in invasive annual grass expansion in Great Basin
Scientists examined the assumption that wildfires are the primary factor driving the expansion of invasive annual grasses that are taking over shrubland and grassland in the U.S. Great Basin and found that annual grasses are highly competitive even i.....»»
Air purifiers aren’t enough to clean your home from wildfire smoke
There are ways to clean it up, however. Enlarge / San Francisco City view through the haze of smoke as seen from Treasure Island on September 20, 2023. (credit: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) When wildfi.....»»
Scientists use drones to land sensors onto "unreachable" glaciers threatened by climate change
Scientist have unveiled a new climate change-monitoring sensor which can be airlifted onto icy glaciers using drones to measure the impact of global warming......»»
Research shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after initial blaze
Newly published research on indoor air quality from Colorado State University shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after the initial blaze has been put out or winds have shifted......»»
Google now lets you generate AI images by searching – here’s how to do it
It’s taken a few months, but Google is starting to catch up with Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing. On Thursday, Google announced two exciting features for its … The post Google now lets you generate AI images by searching – here.....»»
Inferring wildfire intensity from quartz luminescence
On 8 June 2020, the Mangum Fire ignited 16 miles north of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. By the time it was mostly contained, about a month later, the fire had burned over 70,000 acres of land......»»