Scientists at the University of Helsinki discovered how plants heal their protective outer layer, the periderm. The diffusion of ethylene and oxygen through a wound triggers repair—a finding with potential implications for crop resilience and […]
At a coastal port in Chittagong, Bangladesh, something remarkable is underway. With support from a US$850 million (£620 million) investment from the World Bank, engineers are building flood-resistant infrastructure that can survive rising seas and […]
There is a glaring lack of tracking for global recycling. Poor waste management is deeply connected to climate change, plastic pollution and global nutrient imbalances globally.This post was originally published on this site.
Young forests regrowing from land where mature woodlands have been cut down have a key role to play in removing billions of tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and combating climate change, a new study […]
Australian farms are at the forefront of a wave of technological change coming to agriculture. Over the past decade, more than US$200 billion (A$305 billion) has been invested globally into the likes of pollination robots, […]
Harmful air pollutants on U.K. pavements generated by diesel cars could be slashed by a third if car exhausts were positioned on the right, according to a new study published in ACS ES&T Air.This post […]
A new study led by a University of California, Irvine scientist reveals that airlines can make smarter tradeoff decisions to cut aviation’s warming impact. The research, published in the journal Nature, offers hopeful news for […]
New materials developed using machine learning and artificial intelligence could, among other things, keep your house cooler and reduce energy bills.This post was originally published on this site.
A new study finds that accountants are using AI to streamline workflows and close their books faster. The takeaway: AI isn’t replacing accountants, but enhancing their work when combined with human expertise.This post was originally […]
Some video game players recently criticized the cover art on a new video game for being generated with artificial intelligence (AI). Yet the cover art for Little Droid, which also featured in the game’s launch […]
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