How machine learning is helping us fine-tune climate models to reach unprecedented detail
Aug 22, 2021 01:24 am UTC| Technology Science
From movie suggestions to self-driving vehicles, machine learning has revolutionised modern life. Experts are now using it to help solve one of humanitys biggest problems: climate change. With machine learning, we can...
Kumho Petrochemical to produce eco-friendly rubber compound out of rice bran
Aug 06, 2021 23:40 pm UTC| Science Economy
Kumho Petrochemical Co. will produce an eco-friendly synthetic rubber compound made of rice bran-based bio-silica. Silica improves fuel efficiency, braking power, and wear resistance of synthetic rubber for...
Aug 06, 2021 09:43 am UTC| Science
Watson and Crick, Schrdinger and Einstein all made theoretical breakthroughs that have changed the worlds understanding of science. Today big, game-changing ideas are less common. New and improved techniques are the...
Aug 06, 2021 09:41 am UTC| Science
This week, hundreds of scientists from around the world are finalizing a report that assesses the state of the global climate. Its a big deal. The report is used by governments and industries everywhere to understand the...
Jul 24, 2021 06:52 am UTC| Science
Diabetes was a fatal disease before insulin was discovered on July 27, 1921. A century ago, people diagnosed with this metabolic disorder usually survived only a few years. Physicians had no way to treat their diabetic...
'Cyborg soil' reveals the secret microbial metropolis beneath our feet
Jul 24, 2021 05:58 am UTC| Nature Science
Dig a teaspoon into your nearest clump of soil, and what youll emerge with will contain more microorganisms than there are people on Earth. We know this from lab studies that analyse samples of earth scooped from the...
Hyundai Mobis develops brainwave analyzer to prevent drowsy driving
Jul 22, 2021 23:53 pm UTC| Science Economy
Hyundai Mobis developed a brainwave detection device dubbed M. Brain to alert motor vehicle operators against drowsy driving or sudden health issues. The M.Brain analyzes brainwaves to determine the drivers health...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects