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.....»»
A Hospital Algorithm Designed To Predict a Deadly Condition Misses Most Cases
Epic Systems' algorithm for identifying signs of sepsis, an often deadly complication from infections that can lead to organ failure, doesn't work as well as advertised, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The Verge reports:.....»»
Microsoft Fights Back Against Windows 11 Leak
Mark Wilson writes: Just a few days ago -- before it has even been officially announced -- Windows 11 leaked online and remains available to download from numerous sites. The Windows 11 ISO torrent spread like wildfire, and now Microsoft is fighting.....»»
New models predict fewer lightning-caused ignitions but bigger wildfires by mid century
Human-caused wildfire ignitions in Central Oregon are expected to remain steady over the next four decades and lightning-caused ignitions are expected to decline, but the average size of a blaze from either cause is expected to rise, Oregon State Uni.....»»
New nanoparticle design paves way for improved detection of tumors
Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of tumors within the body and in biopsy tissue, a research team reports. The advance could enable identifying early stage tumors with lower doses of radiation......»»
Using Fake Reviews To Find Dangerous Extensions
Brian Krebs: Fake, positive reviews have infiltrated nearly every corner of life online these days, confusing consumers while offering an unwelcome advantage to fraudsters and sub-par products everywhere. Happily, identifying and tracking these fake.....»»
OroraTech’s space-based early wildfire warnings spark $7M investment
With wildfires becoming an ever more devastating annual phenomenon, it is in the whole planet’s interest to spot them and respond as early as possible — and the best vantage point for that is space. OroraTech is a German startup building a co.....»»
New nanoparticle design paves way for improved detection of tumors
Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of tumors within the body and in biopsy tissue, a research team in Sweden reports. The advance could enable identifying early stage tumors with lower doses of radiation......»»
Novel cross-disciplinary approach for identifying complex molecular adsorbates
Hybrid functional materials combine organic and inorganic components and have many advantageous properties. They are commonly utilized in emerging technologies, such as novel electronic devices and green energy solutions. Controlling the properties o.....»»
Prepare for the worst: 10 steps to get ready for wildfire smoke
The wildfire season in western North America keeps setting new records and the outlook for the coming summer seems grim......»»
California wildfires disproportionately affect elderly and poor residents, study finds
California's wildfire burn area has increased by more than 23,000 acres per year over the past two decades, and the number of people who have been adversely affected has nearly doubled. In a paper published recently in the International Journal of En.....»»
Unusual bobcat tree den found in California fire burn zone
Biologists studying Southern California bobcats found a mother and three kittens this spring in an unusual den in a cavity up in a tree in an area intensely burned by a huge 2018 wildfire west of Los Angeles, the National Park Service said......»»
"Nothing looks good" preparing for summer wildfire season
Wearing soot-smudged, fire-resistant clothing and helmets, several wildland firefighters armed with hoes moved through a stand of ponderosa pines as flames tore through the underbrush......»»
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Does cold wildfire smoke contribute to water repellent soils in burned areas?
After a wildfire, soils in burned areas often become water repellent, leading to increased erosion and flooding after rainfall events—a phenomenon that many scientists have attributed to smoke and heat-induced changes in soil chemistry. But this po.....»»
Evacuating under dire wildfire scenarios
In 2018, the Camp Fire ripped through the town of Paradise, California at an unprecedented rate. Officials had prepared an evacuation plan that required 3 hours to get residents to safety. The fire, bigger and faster than ever before, spread to the c.....»»
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.....»»
Complex molecules could hold the secret to identifying alien life
A new system capable of identifying complex molecular signatures could aid in the search for alien life in the universe and could even lead to the creation of new forms of life in the laboratory, scientists say......»»
Sniffing Labrador retrievers join Thai coronavirus fight
Thailand has started deploying a canine virus-detecting squad in hopes of quickly identifying people with COVID-19 as the country faces a surge in cases, with clusters at construction sites, crowded slum communities and large markets......»»
University of Montana students lead prescribed wildfire burn on university ranch
In mid-April on the University of Montana-owned Bandy Ranch in neighboring Powell County, the snow was still visible on the surrounding Garnet Mountains, geese were honking overhead and Cottonwood Creek was beginning to ripple......»»
It"s California wildfire season. But firefighters say federal hotshot crews are understaffed
As another wildfire season looms over California, the U.S. Forest Service is running short of the most experienced and elite firefighters in the country—the forestry crews known as hotshots, who travel the nation putting out wildfires, according to.....»»