Thermal refuges help trout beat the heat in hot weather
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Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate change
Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa's largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to bad weather—conditions that are likely to worsen with climate change, according to a new study......»»
Research team releases new AI model for weather and climate applications
Working together, NASA and IBM Research have developed a new artificial intelligence model to support a variety of weather and climate applications. The new model—known as the Privthi-weather-climate foundational model—uses artificial intelligenc.....»»
Study finds Black and Hispanic Americans are disproportionately exposed to wider temperature swings
Extreme heat can harm human health, but so can extreme temperature swings. Large daily temperature variation (DTV) has been associated with elevated mortality in studies around the world. Trees and other vegetation can lower DTV, as trees reduce temp.....»»
Study indicates interstitial Cu reduces the defect density in matrix and suppresses the donor-like effect
Due to the capacity to directly and reversibly convert heat into electricity, thermoelectric (TE) material has potential applications in solid-state heat pumping and exhaust heat recuperation, thus attracting worldwide attention. Bi2Te3 stands out fo.....»»
Tenways CGO600 Electric Bike review: a great, albeit expensive, bike for a commute to the office
If you're looking for an easy-to-ride electric bike for commuting to work or running errands, the Tenways CGO600 is hard to beat — provided you're willing to drop the cash on it.CGO600 Pro Electric Bike review — A stylish bike for city ridingTher.....»»
Volunteers race to save Mexico"s howler monkeys in heat wave
Volunteers are rushing to hoist food and water up into trees in sweltering southern Mexico, but help came too late for the howler monkeys whose lifeless bodies lay still on the ground......»»
Ford is using factory AI to lift quality control results
Ford is feeling the heat from Wall Street to reduce defects and the costly recalls they often incur. Last year, Ford paid $1.9 billion in warranty costs......»»
Collapse in migratory fish populations threatens health of millions and critical freshwater ecosystems
Populations of migratory freshwater fish species—including salmon, trout, eel, and sturgeon—continue to decline across the globe. This decline risks the food security and livelihoods of millions of people, the survival of countless other species,.....»»
Researchers investigate meridional deflection of global eddy propagation derived from tandem altimetry
Since the finding of their ubiquitous presence in the ocean decades ago, mesoscale eddies have been recognized as key contributors in transporting heat and substances. A common view on the meridional deflection of eddy propagation is poleward for cyc.....»»
Researchers: We"re helping farmers access future climate projections as easily as checking the weather
How often do you check your local weather forecast? How about your local climate projections for 2050? For many farmers, the answer to the first question is all the time. But the answer to the second is almost certainly less than that, even though th.....»»
Researchers report structure for developing high-efficiency crystalline white organic light-emitting diodes
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) have emerged as a new generation of display technology. Organic crystalline materials possess superior thermal stability, chemical stability, and high carrier mobility, making them an ideal choice for developing l.....»»
Improving the effectiveness of earthquake early warning systems
Mobile phones have become invaluable for receiving emergency alerts such as weather warnings, evacuation notices and notifications about missing persons. In Japan, where earthquakes are frequent, they are vital for delivering earthquake warnings and.....»»
The first Honor flip phone will have the largest screen amongst its peers
It seems that the upcoming Honor flip foldable phone could beat the competition by having the largest screen available. The post The first Honor flip phone will have the largest screen amongst its peers appeared first on Phandroid. Honor i.....»»
Powering wearable devices with high-performing carbon nanotube yarns
With the growth of the Internet of Things, sustainable solutions for powering wireless sensors and devices are considered important. Thermoelectric generators, for example, which have the ability to convert waste heat into electricity, can offer a su.....»»
India shuts schools as temperatures soar
Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures hit 47.4 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) with Delhi gripped by a "severe heat wave"......»»
Landfill study shows flawed detection methods, higher methane emissions in Illinois, other states
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's method of detecting methane leaks at landfills is flawed, and emissions of this powerful heat-trapping gas are likely much higher than what is being reported, according to a new study analyzing landfills in.....»»
Unraveling the metabolic mysteries of turfgrass under heat stress
A research team has identified key metabolic composition differences between annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass under heat stress, revealing specific metabolites linked to heat tolerance. The findings underscore the potential to use these metabo.....»»
The Atlantic hurricane season begins soon—hold on to your butts
One reputable forecast team predicts 33 named storms. Enlarge / Hurricane Dorian's satellite appearance on a Sunday morning in 2019. (credit: NOAA) Later this week, the US federal agency charged with weather forecasting.....»»
Extreme heat waves in south and southeast Asia are a sign of things to come
Since April 2024, wide areas of south and southeast Asia, from Pakistan to the Philippines, have experienced prolonged extreme heat. Covering some of the most densely populated regions in the world, the series of heat waves has affected everything fr.....»»
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