Computer code dating back to the 1960s is still vital to banks, airlines and governments, but programmers familiar with the language are in short supply. Now AI models are being trained to fill the skills gap Computer code dating back to the 1960s is still vital to banks, airlines and governments, but programmers familiar with …
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The U.S. National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation are investing $16 million across 10 projects that will conduct basic science with direct conservation applications to benefit species and ecosystems. The projects are… The U.S. National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation are investing $16 million across 10 projects …
Scientists have found significant concentrations of a type of PFAS chemical in the air deep in the Amazon rainforest, suggesting it travelled over 100 kilometres from an industrial hub Scientists have found significant concentrations of a type of PFAS chemical in the air deep in the Amazon rainforest, suggesting it travelled over 100 kilometres from …
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Researchers with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation recently discovered that Saharan dust is the number one variable linked to tropical cyclone rainfall. They published their findings in the journal, Science Advances. Trade winds lift… Researchers with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation recently discovered that Saharan dust is the number one variable …
The use of cocaine only took off in Europe during the 19th century, after the drug was chemically isolated from coca leaves, but new evidence suggests much earlier use The use of cocaine only took off in Europe during the 19th century, after the drug was chemically isolated from coca leaves, but new evidence suggests …
Cocaine in mummified brains reveals when Europeans first used the drug Read More »
An analysis of daily carbon dioxide emissions since 1970 has revealed increasingly large spikes that appear to be caused by growing energy use during extreme weather events An analysis of daily carbon dioxide emissions since 1970 has revealed increasingly large spikes that appear to be caused by growing energy use during extreme weather events An analysis …
Our efforts to cope with extreme temperatures are making them worse Read More »
After over a year of record-high global sea temperatures, the Atlantic is cooling off more quickly than ever recorded, which could impact weather around the world After over a year of record-high global sea temperatures, the Atlantic is cooling off more quickly than ever recorded, which could impact weather around the world After over a year …
The Atlantic is cooling at record speed and nobody knows why Read More »
Male fireflies caught in an orb-weaver spider’s web start flashing in an unusual pattern, a deadly deception that seems to attract additional victims for the spider Male fireflies caught in an orb-weaver spider’s web start flashing in an unusual pattern, a deadly deception that seems to attract additional victims for the spider Male fireflies caught in …
Spiders use fireflies as flashing lures to catch more prey Read More »
The World Health Organization considers “gaming disorder” a condition, but researchers have now found that playing video games can boost well-being The World Health Organization considers “gaming disorder” a condition, but researchers have now found that playing video games can boost well-being The World Health Organization considers “gaming disorder” a condition, but researchers have now found …
Astrologists claim to be able to use the motion of the planets and stars to make predictions about people’s lives, but a detailed study has found that they rarely even agree with each other Astrologists claim to be able to use the motion of the planets and stars to make predictions about people’s lives, but …
Astrology shown to be no better than random guessing Read More »