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.....»»
Can a new forest alliance change nature finance for the better?
Conserving tropical forests is not cheap. Even though studies have shown that every $1 spent protecting or restoring tropical forests can return up to $7 in economic benefits, deforestation continues in most tropical rainforest countries......»»
Drones take to the waves: Saildrones are getting data where people can’t
They can monitor the Antarctic year round and sail straight into hurricanes. Enlarge / A Voyager-class saildrone. (credit: Saildrone) Science fiction often paints a terrifying picture of the future—think aliens decimat.....»»
Scientists document over 500 bee species in Minnesota
Minnesota is home to a great variety of biodiversity due to its position at a confluence of four of the planet's major biomes—aspen parklands, prairie grasslands, deciduous forest and coniferous forest. Now, University of Minnesota researchers have.....»»
Mapping Connecticut"s understory from outer space
Distinguishing separate plant species from one another is hard even for human eyes; however, a team of UConn researchers was able to use data from a satellite nearly 500 miles (786km) above Earth's surface to map Connecticut's forest understory plant.....»»
Drones and other tech play major roles in saving our wildlife
From drones locating koalas hidden in treetops to recording little penguin acoustics and night-time movements on film, Flinders University researchers have shown the importance of technologies such as cameras and AI to help conservation efforts......»»
IBM expands collaboration with Adobe to help users navigate the complex generative AI landscape
IBM announced plans to expand its longstanding partnership with Adobe to help brands successfully accelerate their content supply chains through the implementation of next-generation AI including Adobe Sensei GenAI services and Adobe Firefly (current.....»»
The US Navy, NATO, and NASA are using a shady Chinese company’s encryption chips
US government warns encryption chipmaker Hualan has suspicious ties to China’s military. Enlarge (credit: Bet_Noire/Getty) From TikTok to Huawei routers to DJI drones, rising tensions between China and the US have made.....»»
Forest fire risks mount in drought-hit Nordic nations
"I need water", pleads farmer Lars Jonsson, casting a desperate eye over a parched field in eastern Denmark where the only shade is that cast by wind turbines......»»
Plant functional trait diversity increases soil organic carbon sequestration during tropical forest succession
Previous studies have shown that soil organic carbon (SOC) influences the provision of edaphic ecosystem services, making it a key indicator of soil health under sustainable land use management and for climate change resilience. However, the SOC sequ.....»»
Predicting and planning for forest fires requires modeling of many complex, interrelated factors, says researcher
Global warming is here. As anticipated for more than 50 years now, the temperature and levels of atmospheric CO2 have increased......»»
Get two beginner-friendly Ninja drones for $220 off
TL;DR: The Ninja Dragon Phantom K Pro and Blade X Pro drones are on sale for just $149.99 instead of $369.99 — that's $220 off, and a savings of 59%. Drones are no longer exclusive to those who are tech-savvy. Just about anyone can fly and use.....»»
8 Tools All First-Time Business Owners Should Use
Starting a new business can be an exciting and challenging endeavor. As a first-time business owner, it’s crucial to equip yourself with the right tools to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. In today’s digital age, numerous re.....»»
Gift your grad 4K drones with this 2-device bundle, on sale
TL;DR: As of June 9, get the Ninja Dragon Phantom K PRO + Alpha Z Pro Drone Bundle for just $174.99 (reg. $369.99) — that's 52% off.June is for the grads and dads (even if their gift is belated), and if you still find yourself stumped as to how.....»»
New study takes a high-level look at Nazca boobies" breeding
Nazca boobies can live to 28 years of age, but in their late teens, their ability to raise chicks declines substantially. Why their breeding drops in old age has plagued Wake Forest University Professor of Biology David Anderson for years. But a new.....»»
Underwater noise shown to disturb feeding behavior of marine organisms
Many marine organisms, such as fish, marine mammals and crustaceans, produce and use sound to navigate, reproduce, detect prey and avoid predators. However, anthropogenic sound, for example from the construction and operation of offshore wind farms,.....»»
watchOS 10 tidbits: Apple Watch widgets, Control Center, watch face changes, more
The biggest change to watchOS this year is probably the introduction of widgets. Glanceable data is no longer constrained by watch face customization. The addition of widgets comes with a shuffle of how you navigate around watchOS 10, and some watch.....»»
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US, here"s how to stay safe
Canada is dealing with a series of intense wildfires that have spread from the western provinces to Quebec, with hundreds of forest fires burning. The smoke has traveled into the United States, resulting in a number of air quality alerts issued since.....»»
Homo naledi were burying their dead at least 100,000 years before humans
Lee Berger: "We feel [this meets] the litmus test of the most ancient human burials." Enlarge / Exploration team members Megan Berger and Rick Hunter navigate the narrow chutes leading to the Dinaledi Chamber of the Rising Star c.....»»
Following in the footsteps of early 20th century naturalist Elizabeth Kerr
I am walking in a forest and listening to a concert of birdsong at dawn. I pick one song out of the chorus—a fast chatter full of melodious whistles—the sound of the sooty ant tanager......»»
Indigenous control of land leads to better reforestation outcomes
Researchers at the Australian Catholic University, Australia; Columbia University, New York; and the University of Massachusetts teamed up to investigate secondary forest growth in previously deforested areas. In their paper, "Collective property rig.....»»