Identifying where to reforest after wildfire
In the aftermath of megafires that devastated forests of the western United States, attention turns to whether forests will regenerate on their own or not. Forest managers can now look to a newly enhanced, predictive mapping tool to learn where fores.....»»
Identifying intestinal microbiota bacteria that protect against antibiotic-resistant pathogens
A study by the "Microbiota, Infection and Inflammation" research group at the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region (Fisabio), an agency of the Conselleria de Sanitat Universal i Salut Pública, has identif.....»»
Wildfire exacerbates disparity, study shows
Wildfires pose a large and growing threat to communities across California, where fires are becoming more frequent and destructive......»»
Lessons from a wildfire on how to save pets" lives
In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind—and how to save others in the future......»»
Development of machine vision system capable of locating king flowers on apple trees
A machine vision system capable of locating and identifying apple king flowers within clusters of blossoms on trees in orchards was devised by Penn State researchers—a critical early step in the development of a robotic pollination system—in a fi.....»»
Astronomers use novel technique to find starspots
Astronomers have developed a powerful technique for identifying starspots, according to research presented this month at the 241st meeting of the American Astronomical Society......»»
Colorado lawmakers look to AI to detect wildfires early
A year after the most destructive wildfire in the state's history scorched nearly 1,100 homes, Colorado lawmakers are considering joining other Western states by adopting artificial intelligence in hopes of detecting blazes before they burn out of co.....»»
Study: How to apply lessons from Colorado"s costliest wildfire to drinking water systems
Wildfire damage to drinking water systems can significantly delay a community's economic recovery. The costliest disaster in Colorado's history, the Marshall Fire of 2021, resulted in more than $2 billion in losses. Six drinking water systems were di.....»»
A rainbow of force-activated pigments for identifying stress
Stress isn't just the psychological pressure you feel in response to a looming deadline at work. It is also a description of the physical forces pushing, pulling, or twisting an object, structure, or material. Examples of stress include gravity dragg.....»»
Host-cell factors involved in COVID-19 infections may augur improved treatments
Researchers at University of California San Diego and UC Riverside have further elucidated the molecular pathway used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to infect human lung cells, identifying a key host-cell player that may prove a new and enduring therapeutic.....»»
Unprecedented levels of high-severity fire burn in Sierra Nevada
High-severity wildfire is increasing in Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascade forests and has been burning at unprecedented rates compared to the years before Euro-American settlement, according to a study from the Safford Lab at the University of Calif.....»»
Drought, fire, flood: natural disasters test California town
Jason and Shannon Phleger had just rebuilt their wildfire-ravaged home when it was wrecked again by one of the powerful storms that swept through California last week......»»
Review highlights a century of science in tackling emerging fungal diseases in response to climate change
A new CABI-led review published in the journal Microbiology Australia highlights how CABI has spent over 100 years identifying and combatting emerging fungal diseases of plants in response to the impacts of climate change......»»
Cascading climate disasters: Atmospheric rivers over California"s wildfire burn scars raise fears of deadly mudslides
Rivers of muddy water from heavy rainfall raced through city streets as thousands of people evacuated homes downhill from California's wildfire burn scars amid atmospheric river storms drenching the state in early January 2023......»»
Homes that survived Boulder County fire hid another disaster inside: Research details this urban wildfire health risk
On Dec. 30, 2021, one of the most destructive wildfires on record in Colorado swept through neighborhoods just a few miles from our offices at the University of Colorado Boulder. The flames destroyed over 1,000 buildings, yet when we drove through th.....»»
Another above-average wildfire season for 2022. How climate change is making fires harder to predict and fight.
Harlene Schwander didn't need a second warning from firefighters as a blaze burned toward her home in Klamath River, California, in July......»»
New tool can assist with identifying carbohydrate-binding proteins
One of the major obstacles that those conducting research on carbohydrates are constantly working to overcome is the limited array of tools available to decipher the role of sugars. As a workaround, most researchers utilize lectins (sugar-binding pro.....»»
Deloitte predicts 2023 TMT trends advancing future growth
Deloitte Global recently released its Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) 2023 Predictions report, identifying artificial intelligence (AI), advertising video on demand (AVOD), 5G, streaming, and semiconductors as the biggest trends in TMT,.....»»
Wildfire threats not commonly disclosed by U.S. firms despite risk to economy
Wildfires in the United States, especially in western states, increasingly pose a significant risk to entire communities, often destroying homes, businesses and lives. When wildfires sweep through a region, they also affect the economy as a whole, de.....»»
Bird diversity increased in severely burned forests of southern Appalachian mountains
A new study found bird diversity increased in North Carolina mountain forest areas severely burned by wildfire in 2016, reinforcing that while wildfire can pose risks to safety and property, it can be beneficial to wildlife. The study results could h.....»»
The essential tech supporting SMBs
Dell’s Sarah Burkhart on identifying the right devices for your small or medium-sized business.....»»