New mangrove forest mapping tool puts conservation in reach of coastal communities
Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants found in intertidal areas throughout much of the world's tropical and subtropical coastlines. Mangrove ecosystems are highly variable, ranging from sparse, stunted shrubs to dense stands of thick-stemmed tall trees......»»
Researchers harness AI for autonomous discovery and optimization of materials
Today, researchers are developing ways to accelerate discovery by combining automated experiments, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. A novel tool developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory that leverages those technologies has d.....»»
The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Exclusive Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined
A year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of exclusive leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic......»»
UAW, Ultium Cells reach tentative agreement
The UAW and Ultium Cells have come to a tentative agreement on improvements in wages, health and safety measures after 18 months of negotiation. The agreement serves as a local supplement to the bigger master contract of the Detroit 3......»»
Apple"s Image Playground is a new system-wide AI-powered image generation tool
During the 2024 WWDC, Apple announced an Image Playground — an entirely new AI application that can be used to generate images and emojis across iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18.Image Credit: AppleThe new app is called Image Playground, which w.....»»
EU puts digital Earth in orbit for climate-change fight
A software model of Earth, meant to simulate and monitor environmental hazards while finding ways to mitigate climate change, began its monitoring and predictive mission on Monday, the EU Commission said......»»
Mapping soil health: New index enhances soil organic carbon prediction
A cutting-edge machine learning model has been developed to predict soil organic carbon (SOC) levels, a critical factor for soil health and crop productivity. The innovative approach utilizes hyperspectral data to identify key spectral bands, offerin.....»»
Researchers use 3D visualization to predict, prevent hurricane damage
Beginning annually on June 1, hurricane season poses a major threat to Texas coastal communities, causing both physical and financial damage to the areas they hit. This damage can be staggering; when Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, it cost Galveston $1.....»»
Impel CEO: WhatsApp is important digital marketing tool
Intel's CEO believes messaging platforms such as WhatsApp are far more effective in reaching customers than email, which is weighed down with spam and junk maail......»»
Researchers measure the cost of unsustainable industrial fishing on coastal communities—and it"s vast
Shark finning—the practice of removing the fins from a captured shark and discarding the rest, often still alive, back into the ocean—is banned in many countries due to its inhumane and unsustainable nature. However, these fins are highly valued.....»»
New tool developed to improve deadly superbug treatment
World-leading software that can both detect and predict antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in one of nature's toughest and deadliest superbugs has been developed by a University of the Sunshine Coast-led research team. The work is published in the journa.....»»
The US Drought Monitor is a critical tool for the arid West: Can it keep up with climate change?
Known for its glowing swaths of yellow, orange and red, the U.S. Drought Monitor has warned farmers, residents and officials throughout the nation of impending water scarcity every week since 1999......»»
States beg insurers not to drop climate-threatened homes
In the coming years, climate change could force Americans from their homes, not just by raising sea levels, worsening wildfires and causing floods—but also by putting insurance coverage out of reach......»»
Free-to-play shooter Fragpunk is Xbox’s wacky answer to Valorant
Fragpunk is a new free-to-play shooter coming to Xbox that puts a much wackier spin on Valorant......»»
The best photo editing apps for iPad
The iPad is the perfect tool for photo editing, and there are dozens of photo apps for it. Here are the best choices to make your photos stand out.These are the best iPad photo editing appsThe iPad is a nearly perfect platform for photo editing. What.....»»
Elephant Brings Robotics in Reach with myCobot Pro 630 6-Axis Arm
Robotics experts Elephant Robotics have launched their latest 6-axis robotic arm in the form of the myCobot Pro 630. With a working radius of 630mm and a payload capacity of up to 2 kilos, the Pro 630 is accessible to robotics newcomers and students.....»»
Researchers propose new socio-ecological framework for sustainable reforestation in Karst regions
The South China Karst, the world's most concentrated karst area, has reduced rocky desertification through extensive conservation and restoration over the past two decades, making it a global "greening" hotspot. However, the sustainability of this tr.....»»
Lake Mead could get more help, thanks to water conservation investments
The Department of Interior announced a $700 million investment in water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin that has the potential to save more than 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead......»»
$700 million to go to Colorado River water conservation, federal officials say
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced it will invest $700 million in federal funding for long-term water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin, including Lake Mead......»»
Mapping noise to improve quantum measurements
One of the biggest challenges in quantum technology and quantum sensing is "noise"–seemingly random environmental disturbances that can disrupt the delicate quantum states of qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information......»»
Cutting-edge mathematics provides new tool for particle collision puzzle
Scientists have used computational algebraic geometry to study predictions for particle physics experiments, such as those at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which first detected the Higgs particle in 2012......»»