Down in the slumps: Tracing erosion cycles in arctic permafrost
In the Arctic, landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon......»»
Fossil results indicate polar bears survived last global warming deglaciation in Siberian and Canadian refugia
Polar bears are a familiar sight to many through the media as we see evocative images of singular bears floating on isolated ice rafts as they face the harsh realities of climate change shrinking sea ice in the Arctic. Their range is significantly im.....»»
How fast are Arctic glaciers melting? Engineers explored the north with a robot and cameras to find out
Equipped with snow jackets, gloves and luggage containing a host of cameras and sensors, professor Hanumant Singh and a team of Northeastern robotics researchers recently traveled to the Arctic with a noble goal to help address the climate crisis......»»
I tested Nvidia’s DLSS 3.5, and it transforms ray tracing (for a select few)
Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 is a game changer for ray tracing, but that assumes you have the hardware to turn on the feature in the first place......»»
Riddle of varying warm water inflow in the Arctic now solved
In the "weather kitchen," the interplay between the Azores High and Icelandic Low has a substantial effect on how much warm water the Atlantic transports to the Arctic along the Norwegian coast. But this rhythm can be thrown off for years at a time......»»
Intel’s new integrated graphics could rival discrete GPUs
Intel has just made a huge leap forward in its graphics department. Going forward, integrated GPUs will have access to hardware ray tracing......»»
New organoids boost pest rabbit control
Australia has been locked in a battle to control rabbits since the 1950s. Rabbits cause huge damage to our environment. They compete with native species, overgraze native plants and cause erosion. High rabbit numbers can also help sustain large popul.....»»
Near-surface permafrost could be nearly gone by 2100, scientists conclude
Most of Earth's near-surface permafrost could be gone by 2100, an international team of scientists has concluded after comparing current climate trends to the planet's climate 3 million years ago......»»
"The perfect storm": Hurricane Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
A University of South Florida expert on erosion and coastal resiliency is working with Pinellas County to help identify beaches in need of nourishment following Hurricane Idalia, which washed away parts of the coast as it roared past Tampa Bay earlie.....»»
Researchers reveal dominant source of atmospheric mercury in the Arctic
A research team led by Prof. Xie Zhouqing and Prof. Le Fange from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) revealed that the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) is a dominant source of atmospheric gaseous.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro hardware-based ray tracing promises more realistic gaming
Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 15 Pro, promises the best gaming experience on any smartphone with hardware-based ray tracing, thanks to changes Apple's made to the A17 Pro powering the device.The iPhone 15 Pro is powered by Apple's A17 Pro chips.....»»
Arctic research grows and strengthens international cooperation: Report
A new report by UArctic highlights the growing diversity and number of research activities across the Arctic. UArctic is a collaboration between academic institutions and other organizations with an interest in northern regions. The report demonstrat.....»»
Making Arctic field geology accessible by digitizing outcrops
The Svalbox Digital Model Database (DMDb) just made its formal debut into the scientific community in a new article published in the journal Geosphere......»»
Beaver activity in the Arctic linked to increased emission of methane greenhouse gas
The climate-driven advance of beavers into the Arctic tundra is likely causing the release of more methane—a greenhouse gas—into the atmosphere......»»
Reports: Powered-up “Switch 2” being demoed with high-res Breath of the Wild
DLSS, ray-tracing support could be in the cards for the new console in 2024. Enlarge / This shot of Breath of the Wild, upscaled to 4K via PC emulator, could give some vague idea of the planned power of the Switch 2. (credit: Red.....»»
Nintendo reportedly showing devs “Switch 2” with upscaled Breath of the Wild
DLSS, ray-tracing support could be in the cards for the new console in 2024. Enlarge / This shot of Breath of the Wild, upscaled to 4K via PC emulator, could give some vague idea of the planned power of the Switch 2. (credit: Red.....»»
Nintendo’s next console may feature DLSS and ray-tracing support
New reports claim that the Nintendo Switch's follow-up was shown to developers behind closed doors last month......»»
Agriculture study on cover crops mixtures delivers unexpected results
Farmers usually plant cover crops after harvesting their main crop. This prevents erosion of the soil and nutrient leaching. The roots of these crops also stabilize the structure of the soil. It had been assumed that a mixture of different cover crop.....»»
An age gap in the C-suite makes companies more innovative
In order to innovate, companies have to play the long game. Cycles of R&D experimentation, iteration and market-testing require patience and a certain amount of risk-tolerance. For boards attempting to push an innovation imperative, this is a serious.....»»
Study quantifies link between greenhouse gases, polar bear survival
Polar bears have long symbolized the dangers posed by climate change, as rising temperatures melt away the Arctic sea ice they depend upon for survival......»»
How analyzing ancient and modern polar bear samples reveals the full scope of global warming
The global climate is changing and the Arctic is warming rapidly. These are objectively true statements that most people have come to accept......»»