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In Spain, hi-tech hops keep beer bitter as climate bites

Outside the warehouse in northwestern Spain, it's a freezing, foggy morning but inside it's balmy, the warmth and LED lights fooling 360 hop plants to flower as if it were late August......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 21st, 2024

Political candidates who fight climate change stand to benefit in election

A majority of Floridians expressed support for political candidates who fight climate change in a new Florida Atlantic University survey. The survey found that nearly 52% of respondents agreed that a candidate with a record of reducing climate impact.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

El Niño Southern Oscillation caused spike in 2023 temperatures, study finds

A study by scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science identified El Niño–Southern Oscillation as the primary cause of the spike in global surface temperature in 2023, not human-induced climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

New temperature conditions found in two thirds of key tropical forests

Two thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are experiencing new temperature conditions as our climate changes, research shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

China"s BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe

The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Lenovo Tech World 2024 — all the news as it happens

We're live in Seattle for Lenovo Tech World 2024 - here's everything that's coming up......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Daily 5 report for Oct. 14: Autonomous technology developers seek independent audits, reviews

To fill the void in federal rules, autonomous tech companies need to show local governments that their systems have been independently vetted......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Report: Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm

You probably missed it, but a few months ago a report was published that inspected how the UK government prepared for major emergencies. What it found has profound implications for the whole country......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

A brown ale or hoppy lager? Even fruit flies have a preference

It's no secret fruit flies are attracted to beer. Setting aside a glass of beer is a common practice to lure pesky insects away from a summer barbeque. Research by Belgian and German scientists now shows that not all fruit fly species like the same b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Apple and Google threaten automaker AI voice assistant push

While automakers toil to build visual interfaces that can compete with big tech, voice assistants represent the next battleground for a key consumer touch point......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Self-driving tech companies take a hard look at their own blind spots

Self-driving tech companies like Gatik and Aurora are seeking safety audits and assessments, in part because the industry lacks agreed-upon best practices and risk thresholds......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Q&A: How climate change fuels extreme weather events like hurricanes

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night. The region has experienced extreme flooding, deadly tornadoes and millions have been left without power. At least 14 people have died as a result of the storm......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Adaptability of trees persists after millions of years of climate change, finds study

Seven of the most common forest trees in Europe have been shown to be able to shelter their genetic diversity from major shifts in environmental conditions. This is despite their ranges having shrunk and the number of trees having fallen sharply duri.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Carbon capture has a place in Illinois" climate-change toolkit

Approaching downstate Decatur by car, it's not unusual to smell the huge Archer Daniels Midland industrial complex before seeing it. The sweet aroma of fermenting grain wafts through vehicle windows and air vents, a sign that ethanol fuel is being br.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

CISSP and CompTIA Security+ lead as most desired security credentials

33.9% of tech professionals report a shortage of AI security skills, particularly around emerging vulnerabilities like prompt injection, according to O’Reilly. This highlights the need for specialized training as AI adoption continues to accelerate.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

AI affects everyone—including Indigenous people

Since artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream over the past two years, many of the risks it poses have been widely documented. As well as fueling deep fake porn, threatening personal privacy and accelerating the climate crisis, some people bel.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Shaping nanocrystals: Unlocking the future of screens, solar and medical tech

From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new Curtin-led research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a breakthrough that could lead to improvements in.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict

Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene. Climate change likely mad.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Humanity"s future depends on our ability to live in harmony with nature

The world is facing multiple—potentially catastrophic—crises, including inequality, poverty, food insecurity, climate change and biodiversity loss. These issues are interconnected and require systemic solutions, as changes in one system affects o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Climate change: Care for humans, other species and the natural environment is the key to a just transition

Communities across the world are facing two worsening crises: a climate crisis and a care crisis......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

How mainstream climate science endorsed the fantasy of a global warming time machine

When the Paris agreement on climate change was gaveled into being in December 2015, it briefly looked like that rarest of things: a political victory for climate activists and delegates from the poorest regions of the world that, due to colonization.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024