The Growing Threat of Aging Dams and Climate Risks
The recent flooding induced by Hurricane Helene has put a spotlight on the risk of dam failure in the United States due to increased precipitation levels linked to climate change. Particularly under threat were multiple dams, including Nolichucky Dam in Tennessee and Walters and Lake Lure dams in North Carolina. These incidents highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive evaluation [...]
Exploring Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) is an advanced area of artificial intelligence where multiple agents learn to make decisions by interacting with their environment and each other. This approach is crucial for solving complex problems that require collaboration or competition among agents, such as in autonomous systems and smart technologies. As industries increasingly rely on intelligent systems, understanding MARL becomes essential [...]
Hurricane Helene – A Dangerous Consequence of Human-Caused Global Warming
The intensification of hurricanes due to human-caused global warming is a growing concern for climate scientists worldwide. Hurricanes such as Helene have shown increased strength and potential for destruction, a phenomenon that can be directly attributed to human-driven climate change. The changing climate has led to conditions that allow storms to become more powerful, resulting in hurricanes that are not [...]
