Next steps in monitoring bat coronaviruses
Since the emergence of SARS in 2002, coronaviruses have been recognized as potential pandemic threats. This emergence highlights a need for evidence-based strategies to monitor bat coronaviruses. Daniel Becker, Ph.D., a researcher at the University o.....»»
Accurate deformation monitoring—the era of dual-base station technology
Deformation monitoring plays a vital role in geological disaster management, transportation, and engineering maintenance. While Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) relative positioning has been the standard for such tasks, its precision often f.....»»
From sun to Earth: A new network for comprehensive space weather monitoring
There's a lot going on between Earth's atmosphere and the sun. Accurately forecasting conditions in this area of space is challenging but critical to the safety of astronauts, satellites, and even ground-based systems such as power grids. Doing so re.....»»
Improving the accuracy of global cropland mapping
To address the needs of the agricultural monitoring community, IIASA scientists fused two of the latest high-quality, high-resolution, remotely sensed cropland products to produce an improved cropland map for early warning and food security assessmen.....»»
Apple Ring research points to dozens of uses far beyond health monitoring
Apple's latest research into an Apple Ring doesn't just suggest what it looks like, but also positions it at the center of iPhone and Mac control, and as a remote to household appliances.Apple's latest research into an Apple Ring positions it at the.....»»
Eyes in the sky and on the ground: Enhanced dryland monitoring with remote sensing
While animals in drylands hone their natural senses to find vegetation, humans have developed "external eyes" to track these vital resources......»»
Advanced safety technology causes traffic jam in collision shops
Blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and sensors everywhere have made fixing vehicles after an accident a long and expensive process......»»
Study shows effective regulation and monitoring is key to tackling emissions of a super-greenhouse gas
New research has revealed factories globally are not properly destroying one of the most potent greenhouse gases emitted from the production of fluoropolymers like Teflon, and refrigerants......»»
Food security: Accelerating national protections around critical infrastructure
In this Help Net Security video, Mike Lexa, CISO and Global VP of IT Infrastructure and Operations at CNH, discusses how the federal government is taking food security more seriously and what steps must be taken to prioritize security measures. What.....»»
How to hide pop-up ads on Steam
Everyone hates pop-ups, especially when you're trying to play a game on Steam. There's an easy way to turn these ads off, which we can show you in a few steps......»»
Green light for accurate vegetation research: Evaluation of global SIF datasets
A recent study has pinpointed the top-performing solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) products for precise global monitoring of photosynthesis and vegetation dynamics. By thoroughly evaluating eight widely-used SIF datasets, the research team.....»»
Prison is a disaster for women—here"s what could work instead
The early days of the new Labor government have given prison reform advocates reason to be hopeful. Two announcements—the appointment of James Timpson as prisons minister and an expanded early release program—are promising steps towards repairing.....»»
Mechanistic insights on SSZ-13 zeolite in catalytic dimethyl ether carbonylation
Dimethyl ether (DME) carbonylation to methyl acetate (MA) is one of the crucial steps in an indirect synthesis route of ethanol from syngas. SSZ-13 zeolite, with a typical topology of CHA, characterized by its 8-membered ring (8-MR) channels, has sho.....»»
Modeling study reveals German lake conditions under climate change
Using long-term monitoring data from 46 German lakes, researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in cooperation with the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Magdeburg have shown that surface tem.....»»
Australia"s nature is in deep crisis. These three easy steps could give new environmental laws teeth
The Albanese government's environmental reforms are likely to feature prominently on federal parliament's agenda this week. A Senate inquiry into the long-awaited reforms is due to deliver its findings on Monday. Meanwhile, the Coalition is reportedl.....»»
Three steps to talking to a loved one at risk of being radicalized into rioting
For some, the shocking scenes of violence which have erupted across dozens of locations in England and Northern Ireland will evoke an all-too-real concern—could someone close to me get involved in the violence?.....»»
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......»»
iPhone 16 Release Date: 9 Tips & Tricks
Are you planning to upgrade to an iPhone 16? If that’s the case, you might want to start taking early steps to prepare for the release. We’ve already heard quite a bit about the iPhone 16, the presumed name of the 2024 iPhones, and what w.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Epic Games Store, "Fortnite" submitted for EU notarization one more time
Epic Games has submitted "Fortnite" and the Epic Games Store to Apple for final notarization, in one of the last steps Epic needs to take to launch its iOS storefront in Europe.A 'Fortnite' character in a video used at the start of Epic's legal actio.....»»