Hailstone library to improve extreme weather forecasting
A University of Queensland library—full of hailstones instead of books—is helping researchers to better understand and predict damaging storms......»»
Global warming"s economic blow: Risks rise more rapidly for the rich, study finds
In a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), researchers analyzed how erratic weather events, increasingly intensified by global warming, affect global production and consumption across different income groups. The paper.....»»
James Webb trains its sights on the Extreme Outer Galaxy
A gorgeous new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a bustling region of star formation at the distant edge of the Milky Way......»»
Cooler weather helps, but Los Angeles fires still out of control
Cooler weather on Thursday aided firefighters battling out-of-control blazes around Los Angeles, but officials warned the fast-moving fires were unpredictable and could suddenly explode......»»
Webb peers into the Extreme Outer Galaxy
Astronomers have directed NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to examine the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy. Scientists call this region the Extreme Outer Galaxy due to its location more than 58,000 light-years away from the Galactic Center. (For co.....»»
Neural network improves tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy quantification accuracy
A research group from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently developed a neural network-based absorbance recovery method to improve the accuracy of single path tunable diode laser absorption spect.....»»
Researchers improve strawberry cultivation with machine learning
A Western study could help farmers get out of a potential jam by using artificial intelligence (AI) and passive camera monitoring to enhance strawberry cultivation......»»
Discovery about ice layer formation in ice sheets can improve sea level rise predictions
A newly discovered mechanism for the flow and freezing of ice sheet meltwater could improve estimates of sea level rise around the globe......»»
Organizing your Google Photos library will soon lot easier
The Google Photos app for Android is picking up some refined organizational features for your photos and videos. Here's more about it and when it might arrive......»»
All upcoming Switch games: 2024, 2025 and beyond
The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games......»»
iFixit’s FixHub tools want to pull soldering away from the wall socket
Battery-powered USB-C soldering iron aims to improve over what's out there. Enlarge (credit: iFixit) Not being able to solder puts a hard cap on the kinds of devices you can fix at home. As more modern devices add in cir.....»»
GM, Hyundai to explore collaboration across range of tech, products
General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. will explore cooperation in everything from passenger and commercial vehicles to electric cars and raw materials under a sweeping agreement that aims to improve efficiencies, slash costs and reach bigger economies.....»»
Disney+ deal: Only $2 per month for three months
Don't miss this chance to gain access to the massive library of Disney+ for only $2 per month for three months, whether you're a new or returning subscriber......»»
Boosting particle accelerator efficiency with AI, machine learning and automation
As particle accelerator technology moves into the high-luminosity era, the need for extreme precision and unprecedented collision energy keeps growing. Given also the Laboratory's desire to reduce energy consumption and costs, the design and operatio.....»»
As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library
Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has updated a key cryptographic library with two new encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from q.....»»
The Cost of Lightning
Exactly how climate change will impact lightning isn’t clear, but governments, public bodies, and the military are prepping for stormier weather......»»
Bringing electricity to the smallest villages is not likely to reduce poverty
Nearly 800 million people in the world lack access to commercial electricity. It is easy to assume that connecting them to the grid will reduce poverty and improve lives. In fact, expanding energy infrastructure to everyone on the planet by 2030 is o.....»»
Researchers identify new tools for anti-Acinetobacter drug development and AMR preparedness
University of Liverpool researchers have engineered a library of strains that can be used to develop new antibacterial compounds to help address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria......»»
Unprecedented heat wave on the Tibetan plateau: Study highlights land-atmosphere interactions
Heat waves are generally thought to occur in hot, lowland regions—but what happens when extreme heat strikes the frigid, high-altitude Tibetan Plateau? Is the definition of a heat wave the same at 5,000 meters above sea level as it is in the plains.....»»
Sony announces PS5 Pro, a $700 graphical upgrade available Nov. 7
New unit won't include a disc drive, but will improve frame rate in high-fidelity games. Enlarge / The cool racing stripe means it's faster. (credit: Sony) Sony today announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation har.....»»
Billionaire Finally Launches on First Private Space-Walk Mission
Hampered last month by bad weather, launch tower problems, and issues with its ride from SpaceX, the Polaris Dawn mission is at last on its way......»»