New model examines the effects of toxicants on organism populations in polluted rivers
When designing environmental policies to limit the damage of river pollution, it is paramount to assess the specific risks that particular pollutants pose to different species. However, rigorously testing the effects of toxicants—like insecticides,.....»»
HiddenLayer enhances risk detection for enterprise AI models
HiddenLayer launched several new features to its AISec Platform and Model Scanner, designed to enhance risk detection, scalability, and operational control for enterprises deploying AI at scale. As the pace of AI adoption accelerates, so do the threa.....»»
Can carbon credits help close coal plants?
A few dozen kilometers from the Philippine capital Manila sits a coal plant that some hope could be a model for how developing countries can quit the polluting fossil fuel......»»
Paying out disaster relief before climate catastrophe strikes
Beyond the complex byways of international finance, a simple solution is gaining ground to protect populations caught in the path of destructive extreme weather: transfer a little money via their mobile phones before disaster strikes......»»
Prime Big Deal Days Roomba deals: Up to 28% off
Whether you're on a tight budget or you want to splurge on a premium model, you wouldn't want to miss the discount from the Prime Big Deal Days Roomba deals......»»
Report spotlights urgent issues faced by Mobile Indigenous populations
Researchers from the University of Oxford have collaborated with the United Nations (UN) on a new report that focuses on the legal recognition, land rights and mobility (including transboundary movement) of Mobile Indigenous Peoples......»»
Why using a brand nickname in marketing is not a good idea
Researchers from Western University, Stockton University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst have published a new study that examines whether firms benefit from adopting popular nicknames in their branding efforts......»»
Best GoPro Prime Big Deal Days deals: Every model is on sale!
Get an action camera and accessories for much cheaper than usual by taking advantage of the available GoPro Prime Day deals. Hurry, because stocks are limited......»»
Apple marks MacBook and iPad models ‘vintage,’ adds iPods to ‘obsolete’ list
Today Apple has updated its lists of vintage and obsolete products with new additions. The latest vintage products are select MacBook and iPad models, while key iPods and a beloved iPhone model are now considered ‘obsolete.’ more….....»»
Injured comb jellies can fuse into a single organism
Ctenophores merge with neighbors at wound sites, making animals with duplicate parts. Comb jellies, technically known as ctenophores, are one of the weirdest creatures on Earth. T.....»»
Study shows how international student mobility can reduce poverty in low and middle-income countries
A new study exploring the effects of international student mobility has found that foreign-educated graduates reduce extreme poverty in low and middle-income countries. The paper, published in the International Journal of Educational Research, uses d.....»»
AI and quantum mechanics team up to accelerate drug discovery
Drug discovery is much like working a jigsaw puzzle. The chemical compounds behind drug molecules must be shaped to fit with the proteins in our bodies to produce therapeutic effects. That requirement for a meticulous fit means the creation of new dr.....»»
Amazon’s cheap deal on this forgotten Apple Watch makes it one to remember
The Apple Watch SE 2 isn't the latest model, but at the price it's being offered at in Amazon's Prime Big Deals Days 2024 promotion, you probably won't care......»»
Unlocking heat management with quantum thermal transistors
Scientists are finding ways to use quantum effects to create groundbreaking thermal devices that can help cool electronic systems. The quantum thermal transistor is one of the most exciting innovations in this field. While the current works surroundi.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days Apple Watch deals 2024: SE, Ultra, and everything in between
Get the best price on whichever Apple Watch model you're after this year. Older watch = lower price......»»
Meet the shared responsibility model with new CIS resources
You can’t fulfill your end of the shared responsibility model if you don’t emphasize secure configurations. Depending on the cloud services you’re using, you’re responsible for configuring different things. Once you figure out.....»»
Study of global primate populations reveals predictors of extinction risk
An international team of biologists, planetary scientists and conservationists has conducted a large-scale study of non-human primate populations around the world to gauge their risk of extinction due to climate change......»»
Using AI to figure out the chemical composition of paints used in classical paintings
A team of chemists and AI researchers at CNR, Istituto di Scienze del Patrimonio Culturale, has developed an AI model capable of determining the chemical composition of the paints used to make classical paintings......»»
TCL’s version of the The Frame TV just got a $700 price cut
The TCL NXTFRAME 4K QLED TV is a cheaper alternative to Samsung's The Frame TV, and its 85-inch model is on sale from Best Buy with a $700 discount right now......»»
Capturing finer-scale topographic differences improves Earth system model capability to reproduce observations
Earth system models (ESMs), used in climate simulations and projections, typically use grids of 50–200 km resolution. These are considered relatively coarse with limited ability to resolve land surface variability......»»
Who needs Sora when you’ve got Meta Movie Gen?
Meta unveiled its Movie Gen video AI on Friday, which can create 16 second videos complete with sound effects and ambient noise......»»