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SCI & TECHAug 21International study finds solar panels in China could be harming birdsSolar expansion policies across China have led to a reduction in bird diversity, with wealthier and non-desert regions bearing the brunt of species loss, according to a study led by researchers in China and the US. They found that solar expansion had eaten into birds’ foraging and breeding grounds, and had left what habitat remained more fragmented, pitting China’s carbon reduction policies against biodiversity conservation. “Our findings highlight a critical green dilemma: without meticulous...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21Chinese humanoid robots' biggest obstacle: humans are still (mostly) betterHumanoid robots still struggle to perform as efficiently as humans in most labor scenarios.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 21Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese techThe government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 21In the embodied AI race, China can opt to look beyond bigger modelsThe world has seen tremendous progress in the capabilities of robots in the past year. Robots can now walk, dance, run and perform increasingly sophisticated movements, yet impressive demonstrations do not equal commercial value. Beyond the hype surrounding China’s red-hot embodied robotics sector, one challenge confronts all players: data. Robotics has long faced the challenge of achieving widespread adoption. To do so, robots must be for general purpose, reliable and economically viable – all...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21IGEL Brings Now & Next Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit to Melbourne , AustraliaIGEL is hosting a Workspace & Endpoint Security Summit in Melbourne, Australia. This event focuses on current and future cybersecurity solutions.portal.sina.com.hk · Hong Kong
SCI & TECHAug 21NJ teen drops lawsuit against Instagram , Facebook , YouTube SnapchatA teenager in New Jersey has withdrawn a lawsuit filed against major social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat. This concludes a legal dispute involving these digital services.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20Bias in the news feed ? Apple , Google face scrutinyApple and Google are under scrutiny regarding potential bias present in their news feed algorithms. This raises concerns about the neutrality of information provided by major technology platforms.news3lv.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20Bias in the news feed ? Apple , Google face scrutinyApple and Google are facing scrutiny over potential bias within their news feeds. This raises concerns about the neutrality of information provided by major technology platforms.upnorthlive.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20Three Carrboro Pee Wee Homes now powered by solar energyThree "Pee Wee Homes" in Carrboro are now utilizing solar energy for power, marking a local development in renewable energy adoption.dailytarheel.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20Bias in the news feed ? Apple , Google face scrutinyApple and Google are facing scrutiny over potential bias in their news feeds, raising questions about content algorithms and information dissemination by major tech platforms.bakersfieldnow.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20 Is that Epstein ? Head - scratching AI pic teasing Trump DC Grand Prix has folks wondering who whoAn AI-generated image teasing a Trump DC Grand Prix has caused confusion and speculation about whether it depicts Jeffrey Epstein. The image is prompting public discussion and head-scratching regarding its content.independent.co.uk · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 20Mexico City launches drive to plant a million native trees in underserved boroughs by 2030Unlike most other reforestation programs, this one will be totally urban, focused on sidewalks and median strips, using only native species and with the saplings planted and cared for by scholchildren in many cases. The post Mexico City launches drive to plant a million native trees in underserved boroughs by 2030 appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
SCI & TECHAug 20Dos focas rescatadas en estado vulnerable regresaron al mar en libertad tras meses de cuidados y rehabilitación: "¡Es maravilloso verlas de vuelta en su hábitat natural!"Una organización dedicada a la preservación de mamíferos marinos compartió un video de la liberación de dos crías de foca en la naturaleza.El hecho ocurrió en Canadá.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 20We should heed this chilling AI warning as machines go rogue | The Northern Daily LeaderAn article warns of potential dangers from artificial intelligence, urging attention to the risk of machines acting autonomously or 'going rogue'.northerndailyleader.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 20In fight against hail , cloud seeders buzzing over southern AlbertaCloud seeding operations are being conducted over southern Alberta as part of efforts to combat hail. This describes a technological approach to weather mitigation.calgarysun.com · Canada
SCI & TECHAug 20ArketData deploys AI-powered food price intelligence to support smarter decisions for businesses, households and policymakersAs Nigeria continues to grapple with food price volatility, rising household costs, and the need for more responsive food security interventions, ArketData, a Nigerian food price intelligence platform, is providing businesses, households, policymakers, and development stakeholders with access to verified, timely market information to support better decision-making. Accessible via www.arketdata.com, ArketData provides verified food price […] The post ArketData deploys AI-powered food price intelligence to support smarter decisions for businesses, households and policymakers appeared firstVanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 20Cartografía y escenarios futuros para el diseñoEn el marco de la XXI Semana del Diseño en la Universidad de Palermo, los diseñadores Gustavo Lento Navarro y Matías Kirschenbaum presentaron “Instinto de Futuros”.Es un recorrido por las señales emergentes, las innovaciones y los cambios culturales del diseño contemporáneo.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 20Terremoto en Perú: cuál es la diferencia entre un sismo, un temblor y un terremoto¿Son sinónimos o tienen distintas explicaciones?Sus definiciones y los más graves de los últimos años.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 20Phone app helps Kenya's visually impaired get aroundA navigation tool built in Kenya is using AI to help people with visual impairment understand what lies ahead as they move through Nairobi. 'Sightra' runs as a phone based web app, detecting cars, trees, furniture and other obstacles in real time and sending spoken descriptions through an earpiece.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 20 Time is of the essence : New scent - tracking kits help find missing SGA special needs children , seniorsNew scent-tracking kits are being introduced to aid in locating missing special needs children and seniors. This technology aims to improve the efficiency of search and rescue efforts for vulnerable individuals.wctv.tv · United States
SCI & TECHAug 20Julia Ayuso, arquitecta: “Regar el suelo de un patio o terraza puede bajar entre 6 y 10 grados su temperatura”La arquitecta explica cómo funciona el "uchimizu", la tradición japonesa de mojar calles y patios para combatir el calor.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 20AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – ReportThe World Bank, in its report, urged developing economies to adopt an optimistic mindset, noting that AI could help governments reach billions of underserved people with medical, legal, educational, and agricultural services more quickly. The post AI could help Nigeria, other developing economies achieve century of progress in decade – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHAug 20Productores de duraznos colocaron un ventilador de 4,5 metros en una torre para hacer descender aire caliente y salvar la cosecha del frío, mientras en un parque eólico hacían lo mismo a kilómetros de distanciaLas heladas tardías pueden destruir en pocas horas una producción que tarda meses en desarrollarse. En Texas, agricultores recurren a grandes máquinas que mezclan las capas de aire.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 20Engineering students test tool to predict wildfires at Timmins baseEngineering students are testing a new tool designed to predict wildfires at a Timmins base. This represents an advancement in wildfire prevention technology.saultstar.com · Canada