Drones and Sensors Could Spot Fires Before They Go Wild
Simulations suggest that the approach can achieve early wildfire detection with 99 percent accuracy The speed at which a wildfire can rip through an area and wreak havoc is nothing short of awe-inspiring and terrifying. Early de.....»»
Fans spot chilling video game Easter egg in The Last of Us season 2 trailer
There's a chilling video game Easter egg hiding in plain sight in the Last of Us season 2 trailer......»»
Is The Wild Robot streaming?
DreamWorks Animation's latest film is already drawing some Oscar buzz, and this is where you can find out if The Wild Robot is streaming......»»
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity will soon get to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today......»»
This smart water bottle is more useful than I expected
The Water.io smart water isn't ideal for everyone, but it packs in just enough smarts to earn a spot in my home......»»
How to spot the ‘comet of the century’ next month
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is passing by the sun and will soon pass by Earth, and could be a spectacularly bright object by mid-October......»»
Scientists use drones to track white sharks along California beaches
The forecast at the beach today is cloudy, with a chance of sharks. At least, that's the forecast that researchers at UC Santa Barbara would like to be able to provide. They're leading a project to predict when and where great white sharks show up ne.....»»
3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world
IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture in the modern workplace. They also, however, present.....»»
3 PS Plus games to check out this weekend (September 27-29)
You should check out Far Cry 5, Wild Card Football, or Sky Gunner out on PS5 this weekend if you're subscribed to PS Plus Premium or Extra......»»
New research offers fresh hope to curb illegal orchid trafficking in Vietnam
Orchids, with their captivating beauty, have become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Unfortunately, many species are on the brink of extinction, particularly in Vietnam, due to unsustainable wild harvesting and minimal enforcement of laws restricting.....»»
"Extinct" snails found breeding in French Polynesia following a successful reintroduction project
A species of tropical tree snail is no longer extinct in the wild following a successful reintroduction project......»»
Quito fires coming under control after choking capital
Firefighters in Ecuador's capital were battling the remnants of major forest fires on Thursday that had sent massive plumes of smoke above Quito earlier this week, amid a record drought......»»
How to join the FragPunk closed beta
FragPunk is one of the most exciting shooters coming to Xbox next year, but you can play it early by joining the beta. Here's how to sign up and get your spot......»»
NOAA shares first data from GOES-19 EXIS instrument
The Extreme Ultraviolet and X-ray Irradiance Sensors (EXIS) onboard NOAA's GOES-19 satellite, which launched on June 25, 2024, are powered on, performing well, and observing the sun......»»
Vintage museum collection and modern research intersect in century-long bee study
At a tranquil nature reserve in South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators connected olden wild bee sample collections and modern technology to better decode the ecological traits and habits of pollinators,.....»»
Six hurt in Ecuador as firefighters battle blazes choking capital
Firefighters and helicopters were battling five forest fires Wednesday on the outskirts of Quito that have left six people injured and led to the evacuation of over 100 families......»»
"Palm-sized birds" extinct in the wild since 1988 make "monumental" return to island
It's been 35 years since this "cerulean blue and cinnamon" colored bird has flown free in the wild......»»
For the first time, Blue Origin has ignited an orbital rocket stage
Monday's test checked an important box for Blue Origin. Enlarge / Blue Origin test fires the second stage of its New Glenn rocket. (credit: Blue Origin) Twenty days after it rolled out to Blue Origin's launch site in Flo.....»»
Amazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling fires
The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined to deforestation in four decades, fueling drought and record wildfires across South America, experts said Monday......»»
Research explores organic semiconductor materials for sustainable temperature sensors
New research into organic semiconductor materials, led by the University of St Andrews, paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology......»»
3D field-based tracking and field experiments of octopus and fish unlock the secrets of multispecies hunting
The diving gear is on, the cameras are ready—biologist Eduardo Sampaio and his colleagues are set to go. They dive in the Red Sea, scanning left and right underwater—and wonder: Where can an octopus hunting be found? Finally, they spot one. The t.....»»