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Google DeepMind’s AI forecasting is outperforming the ‘gold standard’ model
No one can entirely predict where the artificial intelligence industry is taking everyone, but at least the AI is poised to reliably tell you what the weather will be like when you get there. (Relatively.) According to a paper published on November 14 in Science, a new, AI-powered 10-day climate forecasting program called GraphCast is…
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European governments and companies seek changes to georeturn
BREMEN, Germany — European government and industry officials say the policy of “georeturn,” which guarantees nations receive contracts in proportion to their investments, needs to be adjusted, particularly to make Europe’s launch industry more competitive. In sessions at the Space Tech Expo Europe conference here Nov. 14, leaders of national space agencies and executives of…
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New report finds scammers are repeatedly targeting older people
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Two out of three older people have been targeted by scammers in the last year, leaving them frightened, depressed and even suicidal, according to new research from leading charity Re-engage and the University of Portsmouth. Around a fifth experienced weekly attempts to defraud them and 40% suffered illegal approaches on a…
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Quantifying the risk associated with rockfalls in the Andes
Mountain road in Chile. Credit: INRAE High mountain regions often face a multitude of natural hazards, the combined effects of which, known as “cascading hazards,” can have serious consequences for infrastructure and urban areas. However, there is a lack of tools to prevent and quantify these complex risks. That’s why researchers across several countries have…
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Researchers highlight advancements in biomedical research with enzyme-activated fluorescent probes
Abnormal enzyme activity is a hallmark of several diseases including cancer, neurodegeneration, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. Enzyme-activated near-infrared fluorescent probes have emerged as highly sensitive and specific visualization tools for the real-time monitoring of enzyme activity. This review highlights recent advances in the development of enzyme-activated fluorescent probes, and their diverse applications in biomedical research,…
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New theory links topology and finance
by KeAi Communications Co. The difference between the average distance of normalized stock returns from two different periods can be used as an indicator to foresee a financially turbulent period by defining a threshold value to be used during normal periods since the average distance is higher during normal periods than during preceding and turbulent…
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Research offers more precise forecasting of required precipitation for a recent drought recovery
Drought index, online search activity volume related to drought, and the percentage of drought-affected areas in South Jeolla Province. Credit: POSTECH According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the average national rainfall for March in 2023 measured a mere 28.7 mm, which is only half of the usual amount. Although the arrival of the summer rainy…
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Airbus Launches Device to Prevent Dead Satellites from Tumbling
An illustration of space debris littering Earth orbit.Illustration: ESA Earth’s orbit can be a chaotic place, with defunct spacecraft darting aimlessly across the dark skies. In order to tackle the growing issue of space debris, Airbus created a new device designed to keep satellites from tumbling around after they’re no longer of use. Astronomers Could…
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Cal Academy Welcomes Dr. Franck Marchis, Pioneer in Solar System Research, as 2023 Fellow
The California Academy of Sciences (Cal Academy) recently announced that SETI Institute Senior Planetary Astronomer, Dr. Franck Marchis, was named a 2023 Fellow in recognition of his unprecedented contributions to the natural sciences, specifically pertaining to public outreach while working at the SETI Institute, such as SETI Artists-in-Residence, SETI Live, and SETI Talks. His research…
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Seismic waves reveal complexities in Mars’ mantle – Physics World
Seismic waves reveal complexities in Mars’ mantle – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2023 by IOP Publishing Ltd and… Continue Reading News Source: physicsworld.com
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