Monitoring Webb"s mirrors for optimal optics
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful telescope ever launched to space. Its mirror is composed of 18 individual segments that have been aligned so accurately, that they effectively work as a single giant (21.6-foot, or 6......»»
Transforming satellite imagery: Innovative fusion method for precision agriculture
Remote sensing plays a vital role in monitoring agricultural landscapes, yet current satellite sensors often struggle with the trade-off between spatial and temporal resolution......»»
New analysis of Webb data measures universe expansion rate, finds there may not be a "Hubble tension"
We know many things about our universe, but astronomers are still debating exactly how fast it is expanding. In fact, over the past two decades, two major ways to measure this number—known as the "Hubble constant" —have come up with different ans.....»»
Loss of Pulse Detection is a Pixel Watch feature Apple should consider using
One of the new features announced in yesterday’s Google hardware event was Loss of Pulse Detection, found in the new Pixel Watch 3. This would seem a great feature to pair with the Apple Watch’s own proactive monitoring and emergency alert fea.....»»
Research team finds evidence of hydration on the asteroid Psyche
Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a Southwest Research Institute-led team has confirmed hydroxyl molecules on the surface of the metallic asteroid Psyche. The presence of hydrated minerals suggests a complex history for Psyche, impor.....»»
Another Apple smart ring patent granted, includes controlling smart glasses
Another Apple smart ring patent has today been granted, which includes both health monitoring and the ability to control other Apple devices. It suggests that data could be wirelessly sent from the ring for display on devices with screens, includ.....»»
Key metrics for monitoring and improving ZTNA implementations
In this Help Net Security interview, Dean Hamilton, CTO at Wilson Perumal & Company, discusses the complexities of zero trust network access (ZTNA) implementation, focusing on balancing security with operational efficiency. Hamilton highlights strate.....»»
Webb captures new image of gassy baby stars
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a phenomenon for the very first time. The bright red streaks at top left of this June 20, 2024, image are aligned protostar outflows—jets of gas from newborn stars that all slant in the same direction......»»
James Webb Telescope captures gorgeous galaxy with a hungry monster at its heart
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows off a nearby galaxy called Messier 106......»»
Nanomaterials may enhance plant tolerance to high soil salt levels
Soil salt concentrations above the optimal threshold for plant growth can threaten global food security by compromising agricultural productivity and crop quality. An analysis published in Physiologia Plantarum has examined the potential of nanomater.....»»
AI promises to solve Earth"s big environmental problems—but there"s a hitch
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized our lives in myriad ways, from personalizing our social media feeds to giving us driving directions and monitoring our health......»»
New computer vision-based system monitors seasonal dynamics of tropical water
Understanding how water moves and changes around the world is more important than ever due to climate change, but monitoring inland water in the tropics is not easy. Most satellites are optical and simply take photos of surfaces. They cannot see thro.....»»
Apple Watch owner credits device for saving his life with low heart rate feature
continues to be an essential product for everyone with its lifesaving health monitoring features. The latest story comes out of California, via KTLA’s Rich DeMuro, and it specifically shows how one invisible feature can lead to discovering an invi.....»»
Dormice are declining but current nest surveys don"t tell the real story
British dormice have declined by a shocking 70% between 2000 and 2022, according to the latest report by the national dormouse monitoring program. But my research indicates that this decline might not be that catastrophic......»»
Votiro introduces enhanced data privacy features and integrations
Votiro expanded the privacy toolsets and integrations within its DDR platform. New features include the ability to mask privacy data within documents in real-time, continuous monitoring and reporting on where unstructured data travels throughout an o.....»»
Rubin Observatory"s 3.5-meter secondary mirror installed
Vera C. Rubin Observatory's 3.5-meter secondary mirror has been installed on the Simonyi Survey Telescope on Cerro Pachón in Chile. The glass mirror—made by Corning Advanced Optics and polished by L3Harris Technologies—is the first permanent com.....»»
Why monitoring dark web traffic is crucial for cybersecurity teams
Why monitoring dark web traffic is crucial for cybersecurity teams.....»»
A unique combination of antennas could revolutionize remote sensing
Bigger antennas are better, at least according to researchers interested in geospatial monitoring. That's because higher resolution in monitoring applications requires larger apertures. So imagine the excitement in the remote sensing community when a.....»»
Webb confirms: Big, bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang
Structure of galaxy rules out early, bright objects were supermassive black holes. Enlarge / Some of the galaxies in the JADES images. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, M. Zamani) One of the things that the James Webb Space Teles.....»»
Smell reports reveal the need to expand urban air quality monitoring, say researchers
Ever wondered if your neighborhood odor could be impacting your health? University of British Columbia researchers have uncovered surprising insights into the Vancouver region's "smellscape" using data from the Smell Vancouver app. Analyzing 549 repo.....»»
Ensuring quality in tropical vegetables: Addressing chilling injury through antioxidant systems
A research team has found that optimal storage temperatures are crucial for preserving vegetables' quality, with tropical plants particularly susceptible to low temperatures, leading to a "chilling injury" (CI) condition......»»