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.....»»
Algeria battles wildfires that have killed 34
Algerian firefighters on Tuesday battled blazes that have killed 34 people across the tinder-dry north, destroyed homes and coastal resorts, and turned vast forest areas into blackened wastelands......»»
Research supports use of managed and prescribed fires to reduce fire severity
In a study recently published in Forest Ecology and Management, scientists found that fires in America's dry conifer forests are burning hotter and killing more trees today than in previous centuries. The main culprit? Paradoxically, a lack of fires......»»
Apple Vision Pro may help users navigate with directional audio cues
The forthcoming Apple Vision Pro, regular iPhones, or even the Apple Car, could use spatial audio to get users to turn toward where a sound seems to be coming from.Detail from the patent showing a rather slim Apple Vision ProWe're already used to Sir.....»»
US Forest Service burn started wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, agency says
The U.S. Forest Service's own prescribed burn started a sprawling 2022 wildfire that nearly reached Los Alamos, New Mexico, the agency acknowledged Monday in a report published after a lengthy investigation......»»
Opinion: Kenya"s logging ban has been lifted—it"s a political decision and a likely setback for conservation
Kenyan president William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging, despite public objections. Ruto said it would create jobs and boost economic growth. Lisa E. Fuchs has studied the Mau Forest Complex, one of Kenya's most important—and most threat.....»»
How to navigate your engineering team through the generative AI hype
Follow these strategies to prepare for increasing demands on engineering teams and make the most of advancements in generative AI and ML. Follow these strategies to prepare for increasing demands on engineering teams and make the most of advancem.....»»
When Greenland was green: Ancient soil from beneath a mile of ice offers warnings for the future
About 400,000 years ago, large parts of Greenland were ice-free. Scrubby tundra basked in the sun's rays on the island's northwest highlands. Evidence suggests that a forest of spruce trees, buzzing with insects, covered the southern part of Greenlan.....»»
Better synthesis of geospatial data may help combat poachers, scientists say
Poaching wild animals poses global environmental risks, from threatening the survival of keystones species to potentially spreading animal-borne diseases to humans. Technology like unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, can help combat poachers, but fi.....»»
Researchers use isotopic analysis to map territories of jaguars in Belize
How do you study a predator with both camouflage and stealth that make it virtually invisible in the forest?.....»»
The legacy of past disturbance shapes coastal forest soil stability
Coastal forests are increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. However, scientists have an incomplete understanding of what this means for soil stability. An experiment has examined how soil might change when transplant.....»»
Autonomously switchable polymer materials developed for wearable medical devices
Wearable medical devices, such as the soft exoskeletons that provide support for stroke patients or controlled drug delivery patches, have to be made of materials that can adapt intelligently and autonomously to the wearer's movements and to changing.....»»
Forest fires in British Columbia are 30 times worse than average, say researchers
This summer has seen a violent outbreak of forest fires across Canada and North America. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center (CIFFC), there were 911 active fires across the country on July 13, nearly 600 of which were characteriz.....»»
What motivates family forest landowners to manage invasive species?
Over half of forests in the United States are privately owned, especially in the Eastern part of the country. This can make control of invasive species challenging, as efforts need to be coordinated among many different landowners. A new study from t.....»»
Why trees outcompete shrubs to shift upward
Climatic warming is altering the structure and function of alpine ecosystems, including shifts of vegetation boundaries. The upward shift of alpine treelines, the uppermost limit of tree growth forming the boundary between montane forest and alpine c.....»»
The 21-cm forest probe may unlock secrets of early universe, nature of dark matter
The mystery of the formation of the first galaxies in the universe is a puzzle for researchers. The nature of dark matter is also one of the most important mysteries faced by fundamental physicists. However, understanding the nature of dark matter—.....»»
How to customize the control center icons on PS5
Your control center is your quick way to navigate around on the PlayStation 5, but it might not be set up exactly the way you want. Here's how to customize it......»»
Forest can adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough
America's forests have a tough time in store for them. Climate change is increasing temperatures and decreasing moisture levels across the country, not a winning combination for trees......»»
When the Woods Get Noisy, the Animals Get Nervous
A new study uses trail cameras and speakers to isolate how the sounds of hikers and bikers disturb forest creatures......»»
Madagascar hippos were forest dwellers: Study
Extinct dwarf hippos that once roamed Madagascar lived in forests rather than open grasslands preferred by common hippos on mainland Africa, researchers at the University of Cincinnati discovered......»»
Wildfires "off the charts" in Canada as temperatures climb
The number of forest fires continues to rise in Canada, climbing on Friday to more than 670 blazes—more than 380 of them out of control—with a long and difficult summer ahead......»»