Is Coal Mining Increasing East Kentucky’s Flood Risk?
Mountaintop removal destroyed Appalachia's land. Then came the floodwaters......»»
A third of China"s urban population at risk of city sinking, new satellite data shows
Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Virginia Tech. Writing in the journal Science, Prof Robert Nicholls of the Tyndall Center for Climate Change Research at UEA and.....»»
Why the kookaburra"s iconic laugh is at risk of being silenced
Once, while teaching a class of environmental science students in China's Hebei University of Science and Technology, I asked who knew what a laughing kookaburra was. There were many blank faces. Then I tilted my head, much like a kookaburra does, an.....»»
Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal
Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk—depending on its inten.....»»
Team finds direct evidence of "itinerant breeding" in East Coast shorebird species
Migration and reproduction are two of the most demanding events in a bird's annual cycle, so much so that the vast majority of migratory birds separate the two tasks into different times of the year......»»
How to Create Your Own Android App Without Coding Knowledge: A Guide to Using App-Building Platforms
In today’s digital age, having the ability to create an app can significantly enhance your personal or business ventures by increasing visibility and engagement. For those without a background in programming, visual development platforms offer.....»»
Here"s why experts don"t think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai"s downpour
With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn't really pour or flood—at least nothing like what drenched the United Arab Emirates and paralyzed Dubai, meteorologists said......»»
SAS unveils products and services to help customers embrace AI
SAS is launching new AI products and services to improve AI governance and support model trust and transparency. Model cards and new AI Governance Advisory services will help organizations navigate the turbulent AI landscape, mitigating risk and help.....»»
Rewilding amphibians: Protecting endangered species to restore ecosystems
In a recent paper published in Biological Conservation, iDiv researchers suggest that given amphibians' ability to act as "canaries in the coal mine" for aquatic environments, they should be reintroduced or rewilded. Rewilding would not only help pro.....»»
East coast mussel shells are becoming more porous in warming waters
Researchers at the American Museum of Natural History have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity—or small-scale holes—in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters. The stud.....»»
The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth—and governments are on the hook
A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a man's home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station......»»
Light pollution affects coastal ecosystems, too—this underwater "canary" is warning of the impacts
In the early 20th century, canaries were used as early warning systems in coal mines to alert miners to rising levels of carbon monoxide......»»
EU cybersecurity label for cloud computing vote pushed back once again
Cloud service security label will hopefully guarantee EU data safety, but regulatory erosion is putting security at risk......»»
Research suggests that part of India will become a climate hotspot
The Indian subcontinent is likely to experience an increasing number of extreme weather events in future. The fertile and densely populated plain around the Indus and Ganges rivers is therefore likely to become a climate change hotspot, which could h.....»»
Researchers say "loss avoidance" is all the rage in private equity
Private equity (PE) is known as a "high-risk, high-return" asset class. But as risk-averse institutional investors continue to up their stake in PE, private fund managers are expected to provide metrics that characterize the riskiness of their portfo.....»»
Machine learning could help reveal undiscovered particles within data from the Large Hadron Collider
Scientists used a neural network, a type of brain-inspired machine learning algorithm, to sift through large volumes of particle collision data. Particle physicists are tasked with mining this massive and growing store of collision data for evidence.....»»
School suspensions and exclusions put vulnerable children at risk, study shows
Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school suspensions and expulsio.....»»
Crisis communication saves lives—but people with disability often aren"t given the message
In a pandemic, bushfire or flood, people need high quality safety and crisis information. Getting emergency messages quickly can help people know how to prepare, what rules to follow, where dangers are, where to gather safely and when help is on the.....»»
Adobe"s generative AI video tools are coming soon to Premiere Pro
Adobe is expanding its AI offerings in video, including generative AI tools for Premiere Pro as well as creating a video model for its Firefly model collection.Adobe Premiere Pro's generative AI can remove items from a sceneAdobe has been increasing.....»»
Adobe"s generative AI video tools are coming soon to Premier Pro
Adobe is expanding its AI offerings in video, including generative AI tools for Premiere Pro as well as creating a video model for its Firefly model collection.Adobe Premiere Pro's generative AI can remove items from a sceneAdobe has been increasing.....»»
Lack of AI skills is putting public sector projects at risk
The public sector is missing out on the benefits of AI simply because of a bigger skills gap, and it’s time for action......»»