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AI maps icebergs 10,000 times faster than humans
Giant icebergs are important components of the Antarctic environment. They impact ocean physics, chemistry, biology and, of course, maritime operations. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor iceberg extent and to quantify how much meltwater they release into the ocean. In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Leeds have unveiled a neural network that can swiftly and accurately chart the expanse of large Antarctic icebergs in Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite radar images, accomplishing the task in a mere 0.01 seconds. This novel approach is in stark contrast to the laborious and time-consuming manual efforts needed previously. Video: <a href="https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2023/11/Using_AI_to_measure_the_size_of_icebergs">Using AI to measure the size of icebergs</a>Paris (ESA) Nov 10, 2023 In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Leeds have unveiled a neural network that can swiftly and accurately chart the expanse of large Antarctic icebergs in satellite im ... more |
OIL AND GAS
Saudi says climate policy should not 'crush' less powerful Riyadh (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that policies to address climate change should not "crush the bones" of countries grappling with energy poverty, ahead of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai.  CLIMATE SCIENCE
Top French court overturns ban on radical climate group Paris (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 France's top administrative court on Thursday struck down a government ban on an activist climate group that clashed with police in a battle that left two people in a coma. SPACEWAR
Experts to Explore AI Integration in Military Space Operations at LAX Forum Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 American Conference Institute (ACI) is set to host the first Military Space Systems Forum, gathering defense and aerospace industry professionals and experts in Los Angeles, California, from Novembe FROTH AND BUBBLE
South Africa deploys military to tackle illegal mining Johannesburg (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 South Africa is to deploy 3,300 military personnel to tackle illegal mining, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said on Thursday. | ||||||
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CLIMATE SCIENCE
Top French court overturns ban on radical climate groupParis (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 France's top administrative court on Thursday struck down a government ban on an activist climate group that clashed with police in a battle that left two people in a coma. AEROSPACE
Advancing Technology for Aeronautics Washington DC (SPX) Nov 08, 2023 The future of flight looks very exciting, and the public is helping NASA see it more clearly. For more than a century, NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, have CARBON WORLDS
Going Beyond the Challenge for New and Continued Success Washington DC (SPX) Nov 08, 2023 NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate connects the public to the agency's missions and explores creative possibilities for addressing the agency's research and technology development needs thr TECH SPACE
'Call of Duty', the stalwart video game veteran, turns 20 San Francisco (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 James Spratt recalls dashing home from school as a teenager to band together online with friends to do battle in "Call of Duty", the global video game juggernaut that never gets old. |
ENERGY NEWS
Canada to miss 2030 climate target: audit Ottawa (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Canada will miss its 2030 target for cutting carbon emissions unless it quickly steps up efforts, concluded an audit released Tuesday by the environment commissioner. ENERGY NEWS
Corporations fall short on implementing green agendas: report Paris (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Corporations are increasingly committed to green agendas, but a new report on Tuesday reveals that only one in 20 of over a thousand publicly listed companies have a detailed strategy for how they will reach their greenhouse gas targets. EARLY EARTH
Ancient 450-million-year-old organism finds new life in Softbotics Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Nov 07, 2023 Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with paleontologists from Spain and Poland, used fossil evidence to engineer a soft robotic re WIND DAILY
Interior Secretary Haaland announces 15 clean energy projects in the West Washington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2023 The Interior Department has announced 15 new renewable energy projects across the West, including major investments in solar and battery storage projects, power transmission lines and geothermal energy development. | ||||||
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AI maps icebergs 10,000 times faster than humans
Giant icebergs are important components of the Antarctic environment. They impact ocean physics, chemistry, biology and, of course, maritime operations. Therefore, it is crucial to monitor iceberg extent and to quantify how much meltwater they release into the ocean. In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Leeds have unveiled a neural network that can swiftly and accurately chart the expanse of large Antarctic icebergs in Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite radar images, accomplishing the task in a mere 0.01 seconds. This novel approach is in stark contrast to the laborious and time-consuming manual efforts needed previously. Video: <a href="https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2023/11/Using_AI_to_measure_the_size_of_icebergs">Using AI to measure the size of icebergs</a> Paris (ESA) Nov 10, 2023 In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Leeds have unveiled a neural network that can swiftly and accurately chart the expanse of large Antarctic icebergs in satellite im ... more |
OIL AND GAS
Qatar signs second 27-year gas supply deal with China's Sinopec Doha (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 Qatar has agreed to supply Sinopec with natural gas for 27 years, the Gulf emirate's state-owned energy company said Saturday, its second such deal with the Chinese firm. SINO DAILY
China investigates former top bank official for suspected corruption Beijing (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 A top official at one of China's biggest state-owned banks is under investigation for suspected corruption, the ruling Communist Party announced Saturday. AEROSPACE
NASA completes key step in aviation safety research Washington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 NASA's aeronautical innovators have completed a significant step in their pursuit of safer, more efficient aviation technologies that spot hazards before they occur. Through its System-Wide Safety p CAR TECH
Designing cleaner vehicles Boston MA (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 Adi Mehrotra knew that his time at MIT wasn't up yet when he finished his undergraduate degree in 2022. During his first four years at the Institute, he was a critical member of the Solar Electric V | ||||||
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