Swarming Drones Autonomously Navigate a Dense Forest
Chinese researchers show off a swarm of drones collectively navigating a dense forest they've never encountered. TechCrunch reports: Researchers at Zheijang University in Hangzhou have succeeded, however, with a 10-strong drone swarm smart enough to.....»»
Urban great tits have paler plumage than their forest-living relatives
Known for their striking yellow breast feathers and distinctive song, great tits are a common sight in gardens and countryside alike. Now, new research has revealed that some great tits may be more brightly colored that others, with urban birds found.....»»
After a string of shark attacks, here"s how officers at one New York beach use drones to keep swimmers safe
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environ.....»»
Countering false and omitted evidence of historically heterogeneous western US dry forests and mixed-severity fires
Evidence of forest structure and fires in pre-industrial dry forests—major forests covering ~26 million hectares (64 million acres) of the western U.S.—provides an essential historical baseline. Dry forests are dominated by ponderosa pine (Pinus.....»»
How manufacturers can navigate cybersecurity regulations amid NIST 2.0
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a discussion draft for possible Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) changes earlier this year. The proposed changes aim to help increase the CSF’s clarity and bring the updated versio.....»»
Protecting boreal plant species is a critical part of reconciliation efforts
Labrador Tea, fireweed, chokecherry and raspberry are some of the boreal plants that are classified as weeds by the Canadian Weed Science Society. These plants are targeted with herbicide by logging companies across the Canadian boreal forest......»»
Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live stream: How to watch the game
Catch the Premier League this morning with the Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest live stream, which you can find on Peacock TV......»»
3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drones, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
Koala conservation heats up: Drones used to thermally detect animals
Conservation scientists from the University of Newcastle are using heat-detecting drones to capture data on koala populations in Port Stephens LGA......»»
ConcealSherpaAI identifies potentially harmful webpages
Conceal introduced the ConcealSherpaAI engine, a secure browser extension powered by AI to identify potentially harmful webpages autonomously. By examining and evaluating metadata signals on a webpage, ConcealSherpaAI determines whether to quarantine.....»»
Tropical forest nations seek climate plan in Brazil
Nations from Brazil to Indonesia met Wednesday to seek a plan to save the world's tropical rainforests, a day after South American leaders drew criticism for failing to adopt a pledge to protect the Amazon......»»
Astronomers discover a forming quadruple-star system
Recently, the international team ALMA Survey of Orion Planck Galactic Cold Clumps (ALMASOP) led by Prof. Liu Tie from Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted a high-resolution investigation on 72 dense co.....»»
Forests are breaking up in the tropics but coming together elsewhere. Here"s what it means for wildlife and the climate
In 2015, research on global forest cover revealed a concerning fact: 70% of the world's remaining forest now lies within 1km of the forest's edge. This process, called fragmentation, is causing the deepest and darkest parts of the world's forests to.....»»
Sea drones: What are they and how much do they cost?
Moscow has blamed Ukraine for a series of attacks by sea drones on Russian naval targets......»»
Plant poachers damage forest preserves as demand for ramps and morels makes foraging more profitable
When you think about poaching, ramps are likely not the first thing that come to mind......»»
Researchers are using monkey poop to learn how an endangered species chooses its mates
Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. Choosing good mates and rearing thriving offspring are key to the species' long-term survival......»»
Viewpoint: The oil industry has succumbed to a dangerous new climate denialism
If we have not been warned of the dangers of climate change this summer, we never will be. Extreme heat, forest fires and floods have been all over news reports. Yet the oil and gas industry remains largely in denial......»»
UK"s first drone mail service begins in Orkney
Royal Mail and Skyports will distribute letters and parcels between the islands using drones......»»
Plans to plant billions of trees threatened by massive undersupply of seedlings
The REPLANT Act provides money for the US Forest Service to plant more than a billion trees in the next nine years. The World Economic Forum aims to help plant a trillion trees around the world by 2030. Many US cities have plans to shade their street.....»»
Visually impaired people will be able to navigate NYC subway system with help of upcoming app
Visually impaired people face plenty of challenges when navigating a busy city like New York, and never more so than using the NYC subway system. That looks set to change with the help of the Commute Booster accessibility app, which has passed the fi.....»»
How to Connect Your Android to a Smart Vacuum
Smart vacuums are arguably the best smart home cleaning devices. Be it cleaning under the couch or a low bed, these robot vacuums have made cleaning hassle-free. Simply turn on the robot vacuum, and it will navigate your house while removing dust and.....»»