The ethics of remote sensing in archaeology
Remote sensing—beginning with aerial photography—has been used for decades in one form or another in archaeology, but, the discussion on the ethical use of the information gathered through these methods is a newer topic, according to a team of re.....»»
Co-amplification in atmospheric fluctuations caused heavy rainfall over Japan in August 2021, finds study
In Japan, the summer season is characterized by stagnant rain fronts, causing persistent heavy rainfall. This phenomenon is reportedly associated with global-scale atmospheric and oceanic anomalies. Remote influences from the tropical and extratropic.....»»
A new, rigorous assessment of remote sensing tool"s accuracy for supporting satellite-based water management
Sustainable water management is an increasing concern in arid regions around the world, and scientists and regulators are turning to remote sensing tools like OpenET to help track and manage water resources. OpenET uses publicly available data produc.....»»
Atlassian reveals critical Confluence RCE flaw, urges “immediate action” (CVE-2023-22527)
Atlassian has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) in Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server that could lead to remote code execution. The good news is that the flaw was fixed in early December 2023 with the release of versions 8.5.....»»
The role of ExtSpecR in streamlining UAV-based tree phenomics and spectral analysis
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionized forestry by enabling high-throughput data collection of tree phenotypic traits. Despite advances in remote sensing and object detection technologies, accurate detection and spectral data extraction.....»»
Progress in high-resolution vegetation mapping: China"s leap toward advanced environmental monitoring
For a study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing, a team of scientists led by Xihan Mu from Beijing Normal University has made a leap forward in environmental monitoring and ecological research. They have created seamless maps of Fractional Veg.....»»
Apple"s stripping out blood oxygen sensing from Apple Watch enough to skirt import ban
Apple's software fix to disable a blood oxygen sensing feature in the Apple Watch could be enough to thwart the ITC import ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined.Apple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, amo.....»»
Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution—here"s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, including humans......»»
Advanced hour-hectometer hyperspectral remote sensing for fine-scale atmospheric emissions
A groundbreaking study by researchers from a number of institutions in China introduces a novel hyperspectral remote sensing technique capable of hour-hectometer level horizontal distribution of trace gases, offering an advanced tool to accurately id.....»»
Discovery of second ultra-large structure in distant space further challenges our understanding of the universe
The discovery of a second ultra-large structure in the remote universe has further challenged some of the basic assumptions about cosmology......»»
U.S. Customs say Apple Watch changes are enough to beat ITC ban
Apple's software fix to disable a blood oxygen sensing feature in the Apple Watch could be enough to thwart the ITC import ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined.Apple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, amo.....»»
Juniper fixes critical RCE in its SRX firewalls and EX switches (CVE-2024-21591)
Juniper Networks has fixed a critical pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-21591) in Junos OS on SRX firewalls and EX switches. About CVE-2024-21591 CVE-2024-21591 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could a.....»»
I parked a BMW from across the parking lot at CES 2024
BMW's Remote Valet is one premium feature we'd pay for. Enlarge / Until now, remote parking systems have mostly required the parking lot or garage to fit expensive sensors and equipment. BMW's approach is different, requiring not.....»»
First prehistoric person with Turner syndrome identified from ancient DNA
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with University of Oxford, University of York and Oxford Archaeology, have developed a new technique to measure the number of chromosomes in ancient genomes more precisely, using it to identify the.....»»
PFAS flow equally between Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean, study finds
The frigid Arctic Ocean is far removed from the places most people live, but even so, "forever chemicals" reach this remote landscape. Now, research in Environmental Science & Technology Letters suggests that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS.....»»
Nine new snail species discovered in Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot at risk
Nine new species of carnivorous land snails have been found in the remote forests of Papua New Guinea, a biodiversity hot spot. A new study describes the species, which are so small that all nine could fit together on a U.S. nickel......»»
SQLi vulnerability in Cacti could lead to RCE (CVE-2023-51448)
A blind SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-51448) in Cacti, a widely-used network monitoring, performance and fault management framework, could lead to information disclosure and potentially remote code execution. Cacti is often used in network op.....»»
UK-first streaming service EE TV launches on Apple TV 4K with branded remote
EE TV is a streaming service now available on Apple TV 4K with a full TV guide and custom physical remote.EE TVEE TV launched in December 2023 to offer UK users a new and flexible way to stream on-demand and live content. The app offers a wide select.....»»
Perovskite LEDs, a thousand times brighter than OLEDs
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have revolutionized modern lighting and sensing technology. From applications in our homes to industry, LEDs are used for all lighting applications, from indoor lighting over TV screens to biomedicine. Widely used organic.....»»
How to download YouTube videos for offline viewing
Our guide will teach you how to download YouTube videos on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac, and educate you on the ethics of doing so......»»
Multifactor weighting method for enhanced composite images
In a study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing on 28 September 2023, a team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Forestry and the University of Maryland has developed a sophisticated Multifactor Weighting (MFW) method for creating clear,.....»»