The largest black hole formed by stars violently merging rather than collapsing
A new study has found that there are two distinct populations of black holes. One forms through established models of stellar collapse, and the other forms as a result of repeated violent mergers in dense star clusters. The largest black holes in the universe are detected through ripples in space-time and are not formed directly […]
New $7 million research center in Colorado targets safer PFAS destruction technology
A new federally funded research center led by the Colorado School of Mines aims to accelerate the development of safer and more effective PFAS destruction technologies as concerns about permanent chemicals continue to grow around the world. The effort has received $7 million in funding to evaluate new treatment systems and provide independent scientific guidance […]
Using AI to reduce wildlife tracking analysis from months to days
Artificial intelligence significantly reduces the time required to analyze wildlife camera capture data. This process has traditionally taken conservation groups months, or even a year. A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology and led by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) and Google has demonstrated that AI can perform wildlife tracking analysis […]
University of Southern California researchers secure $10 million grant from NIH to investigate health effects of PFAS
Leading researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California have received a $10 million federal grant to expand their research into the health effects of PFAS, synthetic chemicals commonly known as forever chemicals. This funding is provided through the prestigious Innovative and Visionary Environmental Health Research (RIVER) initiative of the […]
How to reap the benefits of AI as security risks increase
CardLab discusses the solutions businesses should consider to ensure they can reap the benefits of AI while overcoming the safety and security challenges that come with it. Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, has proven highly effective in the pursuit of efficiency, and is being implemented in many areas of society. It has definitely […]
How RSS-Hydro uses AI to predict weather impacts
As climate resilience becomes a key pillar of European policy, RSS-Hydro’s tools leverage cutting-edge geospatial technology to predict weather and impacts in immersive detail. In a rapidly evolving landscape where the intersection of climate policy and cutting-edge technology determines the survival of companies, RSS-Hydro has emerged as a key architect of resilience. This article explores […]
Solar activity can predict when space debris will fall to Earth
A new study has found that space debris around Earth loses altitude faster when the sun is more active, a finding that could help plan future space operations. Fragments of old satellites and rocket parts litter the atmosphere. With more than 140 million objects orbiting Earth at an average speed 10 times faster than a […]
BioLargo and Aquatech partner to accelerate commercialization of PFAS treatment technology
The agreement focuses on integrating BioLargo’s proprietary aqueous electrostatic concentrator (AEC) into Aquatech’s extensive PFAS treatment and destruction systems. The companies say the partnership will help local government and industrial customers improve water treatment efficiency while meeting increasing environmental regulations. Under the partnership, the two companies will jointly advance PFAS treatment projects globally, combining BioLargo’s […]
UK Infinity Fusion Consortium launches tender for UK’s first privately-led fusion power plant
The newly formed UK Infinity Fusion Consortium has been announced by Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy and AECOM to provide a major boost to the development of the UK’s first privately funded fusion power plant. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of commercial fusion using technology already in development, while supporting the UK Government’s […]
Colorful floating microplastics contribute to global warming
Researchers at Fudan University found that colored microplastics contribute to global warming at a level equivalent to 16.2% of the warming caused by black carbon. Study co-author Hongbo Fu said the study revealed a “long-overlooked link” between microplastics and global warming. Previous studies have suggested that microplastics have minimal impact on climate change, but these […]