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.....»»
Black truffle production booms in Spain
When Jose Soriano was a child, the hills near the village of Sarrion in Spain's remote and sparsely populated eastern province of Teruel were mostly uncultivated, covered in brush and rocks......»»
The Anthropocene condition: Evolving through social–ecological transformations
Drawing together an array of interdisciplinary studies across archaeology, ecology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory, Erle Ellis, professor of geography and environmental systems at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explains the evolu.....»»
Earliest evidence for domestic yak found using both archaeology and ancient DNA
The high-altitude hero of the Himalayas, yak are among the few large animals that can survive the extremely cold, harsh and oxygen-poor conditions of the Tibetan Plateau. In the mountainous regions of Asia, yak and yak–cattle hybrids serve as vital.....»»
Helping more people get to safety in a wildfire
Wildfires pose an increasing threat to communities at the wildland-urban interface (WUI)—where dry, flammable vegetation borders backyards, often in remote locations. Despite the well-known danger, many communities at highest risk do not have a str.....»»
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan: EVs will lift brand to new heights
The auto industry is sensing a slowdown in EV sales, but Volvo is seeing strong orders for its offerings, even in the U.S......»»
Study shows how hurricane acted as a highway to transport microplastics to remote part of Newfoundland
When a hurricane approaches and crosses land, severe damage can occur—often leaving an obvious trail of physical destruction. What's less obvious to the naked eye is how these storms can carry harmful microplastics across the world......»»
Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products
Cybercriminals still prefer targeting open remote access products, or like to leverage legitimate remote access tools to hide their malicious actions, according to WatchGuard. “Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attac.....»»
Northern sea otter pup rescued in Alaska finds new home at Shedd Aquarium
In late October 2023, a young sea otter pup was found in the remote coastal town of Seldovia, Alaska, stranded and calling out in distress with no mother in sight. After being rehabilitated, fed and healed, the tiny otter—barely over a month old—.....»»
Screens 5 goes universal with new iPhone and iPad toolbars and more Mac features
Screens, the excellent VNC remote desktop app for Apple devices, has finally gone universal with Screens 5. The new version launched this week, making Screens easier to discover on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Screens 5 also introduces new toolbar controls.....»»
New RCE vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 fixed, upgrade ASAP (CVE-2023-50164)
The Apache Struts project has released updates for the popular open-source web application framework, with fixes for a critical vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution (CVE-2023-50164). About CVE-2023-50164 CVE-2023-50164 may allow an.....»»
Breakthrough in coherent two-photon LIDAR overcomes range limitations
New research has unveiled an advancement in Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology, offering unparalleled sensitivity and precision in measuring the distance of remote objects......»»
Atsign releases SSH No Ports 4.0 with Windows support and SDK
Atsign has unveiled the release of SSH No Ports 4.0. SSH No Ports is a system administration tool used to access remote systems (gateways, industrial PCs, and many other devices) via SSH from anywhere, without the need for network configuration, and.....»»
Get this 32GB digital picture frame for under $50
This digital slideshow picture frame displays 32GB of family photos automatically, for $47.97. TL;DR: As of December 4, get this 10.1" Digital Photo Frame with Remote Control (No WiFi) for just $47.97 — a 52% discount.If a picture is wort.....»»
Latest Apple TV beta adds search via the remote’s Siri button
You may eventually be able to search for shows and music more easily, by simply pressing the Siri button once on the Apple TV remote......»»
tvOS 17.2 changes the behavior of the Siri button on the Apple TV Remote
Apple has been running tests with tvOS 17.2 beta for some time now, and the update brings changes to the Apple TV operating system – and it looks like Apple is still tweaking a few things. With the latest beta of tvOS 17.2 available to developers,.....»»
Bridging the gap between cloud vs on-premise security
With the proliferation of SaaS applications, remote work and shadow IT, organizations feel obliged to embrace cloud-based cybersecurity. And rightly so, because the corporate resources, traffic, and threats are no longer confined within the office pr.....»»
A low-cost microscope projection photolithography system for high-resolution fabrication
Integrated optical signal distributing, processing, and sensing networks require the miniaturization of basic optical elements, such as waveguides, splitters, gratings, and optical switches. To achieve this, fabrication approaches that allow for high.....»»
Two-photon lithography for photonic packaging: A promising solution
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are compact devices that combine multiple optical components on a single chip. They have a wide range of applications in communications, ranging, sensing, computing, spectroscopy, and quantum technology. PICs are n.....»»
Satellite remote sensing model for wide-area prediction of transpiration rates in Japanese cypress plantations
Forests, known as nature's "green dams," play a crucial role in replenishing Earth's groundwater reserves. However, overcrowding in planted forests due to lack of maintenance activities, such as thinning practices, is a pressing concern in Japan. Thi.....»»
Best webcam for Mac for streaming, Zoom meetings & more
In an era where remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm, having a high-quality webcam is more critical than ever. Here are the best webcam for Mac choices for gamers, healthcare workers, and content creators.The best webcams for all use.....»»