Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
A crab covered in oil creeps across the sand as Philippine fishermen wearing white protective suits, rubber gloves, and respirator masks scrape toxic sludge from the rocks along the shore......»»
New approach overcomes long-standing limitations in optics to enhance the efficiency of Mie scattering
When you look up at the sky and see clouds of wondrous shapes, or struggle to peer through dense, hazy fog, you're seeing the results of "Mie scattering," which is what happens with light interacts with particles of a certain size. There is a growing.....»»
Research finds marine bacteria, atmospheric rivers can contribute to formation of ice clouds
Understanding cloud formation in polar regions is essential to discern the influence of solar radiation on the polar ice caps. Existing numerical models, however, struggle to replicate ice clouds accurately. Now, using real-world observations and cli.....»»
Study of Philippine sea cucumber shows it may have biomedical applications
A small team of marine scientists and chemists at the University of the Philippines, The Marine Science Institute, has found that a type of sea cucumber found locally may have biomedical applications. In their study, reported in the open-access journ.....»»
Dangerous proximity of ships, pipeline led to California oil spill; investigators urge reform
A federal agency wants changes in how container ships are anchored off Southern California as well as new safety measures for vessels near offshore pipelines to help prevent or minimize ruptures like the one that spilled 25,000 gallons of crude oil o.....»»
These men once relied on the Aral Sea. Today, the dry land is a reminder of lost livelihoods
Brushing the dust from his hat and lying on the floor inside his home, Ali Shadilov recalls how he and other fishermen used to laugh at town elders who warned that the enormous sea they relied on was disappearing......»»
Q&A: Unveiling a new era of imaging—engineers lead breakthrough microscopy techniques
When microscopes struggle to pick up faint signals, it's like trying to spot subtle details in a painting or photograph without your glasses. For researchers, this makes it difficult to catch the small things happening in cells or other materials. In.....»»
Engineering non-precious metal electrocatalysts for cost-effective and environmentally responsible water splitting
There is an ever-present struggle to reduce carbon-based energy sources and replace them with low or no-carbon alternatives. The process of splitting water could be the resolution......»»
Elephant at center of animal rights campaign dies in Philippine zoo
An elderly elephant has died in a Philippine zoo, an official said Wednesday, after a failed global campaign to relocate her to an animal sanctuary......»»
Night study of native plant survival
With land clearance, bushfires, weeds and climate change, small pockets of native vegetation are important for future plant and animal conservation—but do plants in small reserves struggle with reduced habitat for both plants and their pollinators?.....»»
This is your excuse to buy a temperature controlled smart mug
If you always struggle with your hot drink getting cold, the Ember Mug 2 might be the solution, and this deal knocks $30 off the price......»»
Sam Altman wins power struggle, returns to OpenAI with new board
Altman has agreement to return, while most of the board that fired him is out. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 16, 2023 in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan.....»»
Crowd-sourced fact-checking fights misinformation in Taiwan
New Cornell University research finds while journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fil.....»»
AI-powered crab gender identification: Revolutionizing fishery management and conservation
When winter comes to Japan, fishermen in the northern regions set out to capture one of the most anticipated seasonal delicacies: the horsehair crab. Known locally as "kegani" and bearing the scientific name Erimacrus isenbeckii, this species of crus.....»»
Tech leaders struggle to keep up with AI advances
New data reveals artificial intelligence is challenging organizations in significant ways, with only 15% of global tech leaders reporting they are prepared for the demands of generative AI and 88% saying stronger regulation of AI is essential, accord.....»»
New analysis finds strong El Niño could bring extra floods this winter
An analysis by NASA's sea level change science team finds that if a strong El Niño develops this winter, cities along the western coasts of the Americas could see an increase in the frequency of high-tide flooding that can swamp roads and spill into.....»»
The Ars Technica staff guide to the mobile apps we can’t live without
We polled our writers and got them to spill their favorite iOS and Android apps. Enlarge / Behold, a collection of apps we love. (credit: Oscar Wong / Getty Images) Senior Reviews Editor Samuel Axon Todoist basically run.....»»
Matic is a $1,795 robot vacuum for people concerned about privacy
Relying on local processing, Matic can see your home and suck up liquid spills. Matic should be able to suck up that spill. [credit:.....»»
Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener
Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch......»»
Oscilar introduces generative AI powered platform for fraud prevention
Oscilar unveiled a generative AI risk decisioning offering that enables companies to manage credit, fraud, and compliance risks. Even the most well-funded companies struggle to keep up with the increasing pace and sophistication of fraud schemes, whi.....»»
EPA is funding more community air-pollution monitoring in Colorado, but nonprofits struggle to roll it out
The Black Parents United Foundation learned in late 2022 that it would receive nearly $475,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency to set up air monitors in Aurora to determine how much pollution residents in low-income neighborhoods were breath.....»»