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Evaluating the flow of information for high-impact weather events

Sixteen years to the day that Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana, Ida slammed into the Gulf Coast state's seaport town of Port Fourchon as a Category 4 cyclone on Aug. 29, 2021, leaving a widespread path of destruction......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailSep 24th, 2024

Providing performance information of peers is effective management tool if done in correct setting, study finds

More and more companies are gathering performance data on their employees and sharing that data among their staff. Their hope: that those employees who receive feedback that their own performance is lower than their colleagues' will be more motivated.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Navigating crises: The financial adaptations of NGOs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Demand for NGO services usually increases in times of crisis. However, a new study led by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania has found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on NGOs working in Lithuania, Croatia, Poland and the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Climate change threatens global food supply: Scientists call for urgent action

As climate change accelerates, scientists are sounding the alarm about its potentially devastating impact on the world's food supply. In a paper published by Trends in Plant Science, an international team of researchers warns that without rapid chang.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Study: Warming has accelerated due to the Earth absorbing more sunlight

If it's a trend, then future warming will be at the high end of estimates. 2023 was always going to be a hot year, given that warmer El Niño conditions were superimposed on the l.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Experiments show coating rice seedling with nanoscale carbon dots from durian helps rice plants thrive in salty soil

Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like rice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano detail a possible solution that doesn't require genetic modificatio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice

What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they've caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Proposed wastewater release into Cape Cod Bay likely to remain for at least one month, study finds

Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) investigating the pathways of the proposed wastewater discharge from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) find it has a high probability of remaining in Cape Cod Bay for at least one m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models

High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a Google lab said, with potentially life-saving applications as climate change ramps up......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Longitudinal study reveals ethnic studies boosts critical thinking, equity awareness in high school students

High school students enrolled in ethnic studies develop the ability to think analytically about the causes of social inequalities, a University of Michigan study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Hybrid statistical technique for predicting extreme weather events in South Florida

An innovative technique for predicting extreme weather events in South Florida has emerged from researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The innovation specifically addresses the challenges of forecasting extreme heat and heavy rainfall......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

"Scary" drought empties one of Bosnia"s largest lakes

Staring across what was once one of Bosnia's largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Bitcoin hits $100,000

Trump-fueled crypto rally rages on as bitcoin hits new high. Late Wednesday, bitcoin hit $100,000—a major milestone for the cryptocurrency, which has been experiencing a massive.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Gene editing and plant domestication essential to protect food supplies in a worsening climate, scientists say

We all need to eat, but the impact of the climate crisis on our crops is throwing the world's food supply into question. Modern crops, domesticated for high food yields and ease of harvesting, lack the genetic resources to respond to the climate cris.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

Apple Savings APY hits new low of 3.90% after Federal Reserve rate cut

The Apple Savings APY falls again after another Federal Reserve rate cut in November, reaching a new all-time low of 3.90% APY.Apple Savings APY drops to 3.90%Apple launched a high-yield savings account attached to the Apple Card in April 2023 at 4.1.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 5th, 2024

High-Tech, High-End: Must-Have Luxury Tech Gadgets to Gift This Holiday

Luxury are the ultimate way to impress. Combining innovation, practicality, and indulgence, they can also be thoughtful, if not showstopping. This year, we’ve curated an extraordinary selection of luxury tech gadgets and devices that deliver cuttin.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

A path towards applying topology in quantum computing

Can insights from topology—the study of the properties of 3D objects that persist when an object is stretched or compressed—be applied in the field of quantum information processing? Juan Lin, Shou-Bang Yang, Fan Wu, and Zhen-Biao Yang, researche.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Dynamic tracking technique can reduce noise in gravitational-wave detectors to peer deeper into the cosmos

Researchers have shown that optical spring tracking is a promising way to improve the signal clarity of gravitational-wave detectors. The advance could one day allow scientists to see farther into the universe and provide more information about how b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Q&A: Financial tips to save money, stay happy during the holiday season

The holiday season is often seen as a time of celebration, focused on connecting with family and friends, gift-giving and festive activities. It can bring joy and warmth, with home decorations, special meals and community events. However, it can also.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Social science research on trans and gender diverse youth highlights importance of inclusive policies

Trans and gender-diverse youth (TGDY) face unique challenges that impact their mental health, well-being, and access to essential resources. Research underscores the critical role of gender affirmation in improving outcomes for TGDY, showing that sup.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024