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OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence research lab, has recently appointed Paul M. Nakasone, a retired US Army general and former head of the National Security Agency (NSA), to its board of directors. With a distinguished career in intelligence, Nakasone’s addition to the board strengthens OpenAI’s commitment to understanding and enhancing how artificial intelligence (AI) can […]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has voiced its commitment to intensify its efforts in monitoring, advocacy, and collaboration regarding the cryosphere due to the significant impact of climate change on ice, snow, and permafrost. The cryosphere is undergoing rapid changes, including thawing permafrost, reduced snow cover, melting glaciers, declining sea ice, and the melting of […]
Global warming is ushering in an era of increased turbulence for air travel, but advancements in weather forecasting and airline strategies are poised to prevent passengers from experiencing the effects. This connection between climate change and turbulence has often been misunderstood, leading to widespread confusion. The reality is that while climate change has indeed led […]
Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection highlights Wine Production. An intricate dance between climate, soil, and vine, a delicate balance that has been fine-tuned over centuries. However, this balance is increasingly being disrupted by the relentless march of climate change. Traditionally, regions like Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Tuscany have been synonymous with high-quality wine, thanks to […]
The ongoing war in Ukraine, instigated by Russia on 24 February 2022, has already resulted in serious environmental and climatic repercussions according to a report by the Initiative on Greenhouse Gas Accounting of War (IGGAW). The report estimates the climate-related damages at a staggering $32 billion, largely due to the use of military fuels and […]
Harvard neuroscientists, in collaboration with researchers from Google DeepMind, have created a virtual rat that can mimic the exact movements of a real rat. Using movement data recorded from actual rats, the team successfully constructed a biomechanically accurate digital model. Bence Ölveczky, a key figure in this groundbreaking research, led his team to train an […]