Florida has recently taken steps to direct textbook publishers to exclude specific terminology from their educational materials in order to maintain their market access in the state. Terms such as “critical race theory,” “social-emotional learning,” and “diversity, equity and inclusion” are among those being targeted for exclusion. This move by Florida follows a similar pattern […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Forest Pathogens.  Forest pathogens are microscopic agents, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses, that cause diseases in trees and other forest plants. These pathogens have always been a part of forest ecosystems, playing roles in natural cycles of growth and decay. However, their impact can be devastating when they infect […]

Chinese AI firm, SenseTime, has taken a significant leap in the world of Artificial Intelligence with the launch of SenseNova 5.5. This latest technological advancement has been seen to outperform key metrics of GPT-4o, a leading AI model in the industry. The achievement stands tall amongst major advancements announced by other tech giants like Apple, […]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a US-based corporation, is pioneering sustainability efforts in the biopharma industry with their innovative plant-based films. The company has developed a new film that has the potential to eliminate carbon emissions from plastic resin. This sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel materials represents a significant leap forward in the quest for […]

Long-distance travel, particularly international journeys, contributes significantly to carbon emissions, even though these types of trips represent only a small fraction of total travel. This finding comes from a recent study conducted by the University of Leeds, which highlights the environmental impact of longer-distance travel. The study reveals that journeys exceeding 50 miles undertaken by […]

Meta, the social media conglomerate formerly known as Facebook, has recently unveiled a new AI tool that can retexture or generate 3D objects in under a minute. This state-of-the-art technology is a game-changer in the realm of 3D modelling, as it combines AssetGen and TextureGen models to significantly enhance the quality of 3D content. One […]

Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have seen a significant surge of 48% since 2019, with the primary contributing factor being the energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI). This alarming statistic was disclosed in the company’s 2024 Environmental Report. The report further highlighted the growing energy consumption of Google’s data centers, which power its online services across […]

Google is gearing up to unveil its AI-infused Pixel 9 smartphone, with an anticipated release date as early as August 13. This strategic move places the tech giant ahead of Apple’s next-generation iPhones release. The Pixel 9 series promises to integrate Google AI, combining both existing AI features like Gemini and introducing new features. These […]

In an innovative approach to bolster coastal resilience, the University of Miami and 1Print, members of South Florida’s ClimateReady tech hub consortium, are developing 3D printed “sea hives”. This initiative comes as part of a broader plan by the tech hub to pioneer technologies that will help the region adapt to climate change and promote […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Cloud formation, a fundamental atmospheric process that involves the condensation of water vapor into tiny liquid droplets or ice crystals, which cluster together to form clouds. This process begins when warm, moist air rises and cools to its dew point, causing the water vapor to condense around microscopic particles known as […]