At a recent conference in Bonn, developed nations made a significant pledge of $9.3 billion to assist poorer nations in their fight against climate change. The funds are intended to replenish the Green Climate Fund, which is based in South Korea. The Green Climate Fund uses these resources to promote sustainable development and combat the […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights the Agriculture Emissions. The relationship between agriculture and climate change is a complex one, with the industry both contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and being significantly affected by the impacts of climate change. A closer examination of these complex interactions may offer potential solutions to mitigate emissions and adapt […]

OpenAI’s recent decision to disclose limited information about their latest language model, GPT-4, has sparked widespread concerns within the tech industry. The lack of transparency surrounding its development and operation has raised questions about the inner workings of OpenAI’s computing cloud and its potential ethical implications. Scholars from renowned institutions such as the University of […]

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently released a report that identifies approximately 400 miles of subway tracks, half of Metro-North’s Hudson Line, and several Long Island Rail Road stations as areas in dire need of urgent upgrades. The MTA states that these improvements are necessary to mitigate the impact of flooding and extreme weather […]

A groundbreaking discovery in the southern Western Ghats, Kerala has caught the attention of the scientific community worldwide. Researchers from MIT-World Peace University have unearthed a new damselfly species fondly named the ‘Armageddon reedtail’. The Armageddon reedtail is characterized by a dark brown to black body, vibrant greenish-blue eyes, and half of its eight abdominal […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights the Clouds. play a pivotal role in shaping Earth’s climate by controlling the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth’s surface and the energy that is reflected back into space. This vital function places them at the core of discussions about global weather patterns and climate change. The […]

Google is stepping up its game in the tech world with the unveiling of a new certification program, named Chromebook Plus. This exciting new venture promises ‘double the performance’ and advanced AI capabilities, marking a significant step forward in the future of laptop technology. Contrary to what the name might suggest, Chromebook Plus is not […]

ChatGPT-4, the latest version of OpenAI’s language model, has recently showcased its potential for effective psychotherapy through personal narratives. Participants rated AI-generated narratives as mostly or completely accurate, highlighting the model’s ability to capture the essence of human experiences. To develop these narratives, researchers provided ChatGPT-4 with stream-of-consciousness thoughts and demographic information. This input allowed […]

Boston-based chef Zaid Khan is leveraging the power of technology to combat food waste. He prepares surplus food to be sold at discounted prices through the app Too Good To Go. The app, launched by a Denmark-based company, is aimed at significantly reducing food waste by selling end-of-day leftovers at 60%-80% off. Initiated in Denmark […]

In a substantial stride towards combating climate change, Climeworks’ Mammoth, the largest direct air capture (DAC) and storage plant, established its groundbreaking presence in Iceland in June 2022. The project champions the innovative DAC technology that combats climate change by extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This technology employs fans to draw air into a […]