Bias in the collection of data on which artificial intelligence (AI) computer programs depend can limit the usefulness of this rapidly growing tool for climate scientists predicting future scenarios and guiding global action, ...
Environment
Aug 17, 2023
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An "internet of things"—or IoT—system monitoring real-time data from soil-based sensors to activate an automated precision irrigation setup can conserve water and boost crop production, according to a team of Penn State ...
Biotechnology
May 18, 2022
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It's not just to hide clutter anymore—add "saving the planet" to the reasons you leave the camera off during your next virtual meeting.
Environment
Jan 14, 2021
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In a circular economy, we wouldn't have any waste or pollution. Instead, everything we make and all our byproducts would be reused or repurposed, helping to end the over-exploitation of our finite resources and damage to ...
Environment
Nov 10, 2020
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US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into France's planned tax on internet services that will hit American tech giants especially hard, officials said Wednesday.
Business
Jul 11, 2019
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Data produced by internet users can help to speed up the detection of earthquakes. Fast and accurate information is essential in the case of earthquakes: Epicentre location, depth and magnitude are minimum requirements to ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 3, 2019
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France will push ahead with its own tax on large internet and technology companies by introducing a bill that would be retroactive to January 1, its finance minister said Sunday.
Internet
Jan 20, 2019
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European companies complain they still face a tough business climate in China despite Beijing's pledges of openness, with about half saying it has become tougher in the past year, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Business
Jun 20, 2018
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China vowed Tuesday to force both local and foreign companies and individuals to use only government-approved software to access the global internet, as overseas firms fear losing unrestricted online services under an impending ...
Internet
Jan 30, 2018
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Nepal opened an optical fiber link across the Himalayan mountains to China on Friday, ending years of dependency on India for internet access.
Telecom
Jan 12, 2018
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