Breaking the supposed accuracy limit for TES detectors
Scientists at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research are developing a detection technique (TES) that measures the energy of individual photons, for example in X-rays from the distant universe. Until now, it was assumed that the wiring on the d.....»»
Lowest price ever: 1TB MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 Pro chip plunges to $1,799
A record-breaking price drop is in effect now on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage, with the M3 Pro model on sale for $1,799. Plus, save $50 on AppleCare.Update: The initial allotment sold out and the laptop is now $1,999 with th.....»»
Connected cars are supposed to generate lots of revenue. So far, they have not.
The automotive industry is still sorting out the details as it seeks to reap profits from the data generated and gathered through the car......»»
British jails are at a breaking point—here"s how the Dutch halved their prison population
Amid the many historic appointments in his cabinet, the new prime minister Keir Starmer made one particularly noteworthy announcement: James Timpson to become minister for prisons, parole and probation. Timpson is not a politician but the head of the.....»»
Deadly, record-breaking heat wave grips western US
A record-breaking heat wave continued to grip the western United States on Tuesday, smashing records and endangering lives with little relief in sight......»»
High throughput prediction of sugar beet root weight and sugar content using UAV derived growth dynamics
A research team employed an RGB camera on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect time series data on sugar beet canopy coverage and height. This data was used to predict root weight and sugar content with high accuracy. This innovative technique.....»»
New AI model can provide high-accuracy forecasts from even low-resolution data
Being able to create accurate weather models for weather forecasting is essential for every aspect of the American economy, from aviation to shipping. To date, weather models have been primarily based on equations related to thermodynamics and fluid.....»»
$97,000 Camaro brought in for repair but service adviser totaled it on I-95, suit alleges
A customer sued H & L Chevrolet in Darien, Conn., alleging his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1E Hendrick Edition was totaled by a service adviser who was not supposed to drive it off the dealership lot......»»
Researchers use 1,000 historical photos to reconstruct Antarctic glaciers before a dramatic collapse
In March 2002, the Larsen B Ice Shelf collapsed catastrophically, breaking up an area about one-sixth the size of Tasmania......»»
Low-cost depth imaging sensors achieve 97% accuracy in rapid plant disease detection
A research team has investigated low-cost depth imaging sensors with the objective of automating plant pathology tests. The team achieved 97% accuracy in distinguishing between resistant and susceptible plants based on cotyledon loss. This method ope.....»»
Genomic data integration improves prediction accuracy of apple fruit traits
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed tremendous progress in the tools used for genomic analysis. While it's usually more common to associate these tools with the fields of biology and medicine, they have proven to be very valuable in ag.....»»
California fires spread in July 4 weekend heat wave
California firefighters battled multiple blazes in record heat Friday, with a new fire breaking out near the famous Yosemite National Park even as a larger inferno further north came under control......»»
Thousands told to flee raging California wildfire
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with a swathe of the United States in the grip of a "record-breaking and dangerous" heat wave that was complicating firefighting efforts......»»
Fires in Brazil"s Pantanal push wetlands community to limit
A riverside community in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands narrowly escaped raging wildfires last month, but some say the record-setting blazes—still burning nearby—are compounding threats to their way of life......»»
Searching for dark matter with the coldest quantum detectors in the world
One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved. Approximately 80% of the matter in the universe is dark, meaning that it cannot be seen. In fact, dark matter is passing through us constantly—possibly at a rate of.....»»
The hunt for the most efficient heat pump in the world
A new generation of engineers has realized they can push heat pumps to the limit. Enlarge (credit: FHM/Getty Images) Outside a 100-year-old house on the edge of the Peak District in northern England, a heat pump’s fan.....»»
Regula Forensic Studio updates improve the accuracy of forensic examinations
Regula has released a significant update to its operating software, Regula Forensic Studio. This major revamp enhances the functionality of forensic devices, improves usability, streamlines operations, and allows for more precise document examination.....»»
Apple Weather"s heatwave predictions probably won"t apply to you
Apple Weather for iOS has come under fire again for a record-breaking temperature prediction that the service maintained for a few hours that seemed unlikely. Here's where the data comes from.Apple's Weather app on an iPhoneMany iPhone users depend o.....»»
From space to swamp: AI method classifies mangrove species with unprecedented accuracy
Mangroves are crucial for biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and coastal protection but face threats from climate change and human activities. Traditional monitoring methods fall short in accurately capturing their complex features......»»
Unveiling East Asia"s urban landscape: A massive mapping project illuminates 280 million buildings
Accurate and comprehensive building data is critical for urban management and planning. Existing datasets, such as those from Microsoft and OpenStreetMap, often lack completeness and accuracy in East Asia, limiting their utility for large-scale appli.....»»
Dealing with a taboo: Do hunting and fishing bring us closer to nature?
Buying fish, sausage or meat saves you from breaking a social taboo in some industrialized nations, especially when hunting and fishing are conducted for recreation. In a perspective article in Nature Sustainability, a research team from the natural.....»»