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Jun252024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Dutch Startup’s Ambitious Plan to Restore Arctic Sea Ice Using Skating Rink Technology

In an innovative attempt to address the critical issue of melting Arctic ice, a Dutch startup, Arctic Reflections, is exploring a technique traditionally used to create outdoor skating rinks. This approach involves flooding fields with thin layers of water to gradually build up ice, which could potentially be applied to the Arctic ice caps to combat their rapid decline. Melting Arctic Ice Crisis Arctic ice is shrinking by nearly 13% per decade, with scientists warning that ice-free summers in the Arctic could become a reality by 2050. This not only accelerates global warming due to the reduced albedo effect (where ice reflects sunlight back into space), but it also endangers polar bears' habitats and the lifestyles of Indigenous communities dependent on Arctic ecosystems. Fonger Y...

Jan82024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unlocking the Lifesaving Potential of Location-Based Technology with Cutting-Edge Solutions to improve Emergency Response

Breaking News, Disasters, Tech, Thoughts & Talks

In the recent age of technological advancement, location-based technology stands out for its versatility and wide-ranging applications. While commonly recognized for mapping, navigation, and analytics, one of its most impactful yet often overlooked use cases is its potential to save lives and expedite emergency/disaster response efforts. This article explores the views and insights of the transformative role of location-based technology in emergency situations, shedding light on its capabilities, applications, and the potential it holds for improving overall emergency preparedness. The Power of Location-Based Technology in Emergencies There are views and pictorial representation of a scenarios where chaos erupts due to an emergency, and it counts every second by the humanity. The traditi...

Jan12024 by Editor Desk1 Comment

India successfully Launched XPoSAT to Explore the Mystery of Black Holes: Understand the Facts about Satellite Launch

Breaking News, Space, Tech

On 1st January, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSAT) from Sriharikota, marking a significant step in exploring the mysteries of black holes. Here are key facts about this groundbreaking mission: The launch took place at 9:10 am, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which successfully placed XPoSAT into its intended orbit of 650 km with a 6-degree inclination. The launch was described as a "textbook launch" by astrophysicist Dipankar Bhattacharya, with the satellite achieving the expected orbit for conducting scientific studies. The mission marked the 60th flight of the PSLV and positions India as only the second country, after the US, to have an observatory dedicated to studying black holes. ...

Jan12024 by Editor Desk1 Comment

Use of Emerging Technologies like Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in Disaster Risk Reduction: Opportunities, challenges, and prospects

Breaking News, Tech, Thoughts & Talks

In the recent era of digital world, Artificial intelligence has become most popular and innovative technology, which is playing a critical role in managing disaster risk and predicting the extreme events. It has a wide range of applications from the forecasting the extreme weather events, to development of hazard maps, to the detection of events in real time basis, and integrated with spatial technology can provide the real-time situational awareness for any disaster event, and beyond. When we talk about AI let’s try to understand the AI form technology perspectives and how this can improve the disasters management practices. AI refers to emerging technologies that mimic or even outperform the human intelligence while performing certain tasks or even to automate the things. AI tools an...

Dec242023 by Editor Desk1 Comment

NASA’s Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope Captures 14 Years of the Universe’s Gamma Radiation in Stunning Timelapse

Breaking News, Space, Tech

A timelapse compiled from data collected by NASA’s Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope between August 2008 and August 2022 reveals a captivating view of the Universe’s gamma radiation. Fermi, launched in 2008, has been instrumental in studying gamma radiation sources, including those emanating from supernova remnants, pulsar stars, quasar and blazar galaxies, and other energetic celestial phenomena. Gamma radiation, being the most energetic light in the cosmos, is typically blocked by Earth’s atmosphere, necessitating the deployment of telescopes like Fermi in space to capture this elusive light. The recently released timelapse showcases the diverse sources of gamma radiation observed by Fermi over the course of 14 years. Judy Racusin, an astronomer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center,...

Dec222023 by disastersNo Comments

The impact of artificial intelligence and virtual reality: How artificial intelligence and VR are transforming society and their long-term effects

Breaking News, Tech

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technologies has led to a profound transformation in various aspects of society. AI’s ability to process massive amounts of data and VR’s ability to create immersive experiences have opened up new opportunities and challenges across many industries. A revolutionary industry The integration of AI and VR is reshaping industries across all disciplines. In healthcare, VR is used to train doctors, run simulations and help with mental health treatment. Artificial intelligence-based medical algorithms improve diagnostic accuracy and streamline treatment plans, improving patient outcomes. In addition, AI and VR are transforming manufacturing by optimizing production processes, predicting maintenance needs and reducin...

Dec222023 by disastersNo Comments

Fukushima Nuclear Plant Worker Found with Elevated Radiation Levels in Nose

Breaking News, Tech

A worker at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant has been discovered with elevated radiation levels in his nose, raising concerns about the ongoing challenges associated with the decommissioning process of the plant. The worker is suspected to have removed their full-face mask after completing tasks, potentially exposing themselves to radioactive materials. Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) reassured that the employee is not facing immediate health issues, and a comprehensive full-body scan showed no signs of internal contamination. This incident follows a similar one three months ago when four workers were splashed with water containing radioactive materials, resulting in hospitalization for two of them. The Fukushima nuclear plant suffered a major disaster in 2011 after a massive earthquake and...

Dec222023 by disastersNo Comments

Australia to Unveil DeepSouth: World’s First Supercomputer to Simulate Human Brain Networks

Breaking News, Tech

Australian researchers are on the verge of unveiling the world’s first supercomputer designed to simulate brain networks at an unprecedented scale. Named DeepSouth, this groundbreaking supercomputer is being developed by Western Sydney University, with the potential to revolutionize our understanding of how the human brain processes information with incredible energy efficiency. The human brain, consuming a mere 20 watts of power, achieves the processing equivalent of an exaflop, or a billion-billion mathematical operations per second. DeepSouth, set to go online next year, will boast a remarkable capability of 228 trillion synaptic operations per second, rivaling the estimated rate of operations in the human brain. The primary objective of DeepSouth is to unravel the mysteries of th...