environmental science

  1. Revolutionizing Biodiversity: How AI, Microsoft Azure, and NVIDIA Accelerate Biological Discovery

    In the world of modern biotechnology, few projects have captivated both the academic and technology sectors like Basecamp Research’s ambitious effort to digitize the planet’s biodiversity. The premise seems straightforward but belies a complex, multi-layered endeavor: converting raw biological...
  2. Revolutionizing Weather Forecasting with AI: Aurora and the Future of Earth Prediction

    Every year, communities around the globe brace for the impact of tropical cyclones, anxiously monitoring expert forecasts that guide evacuations and emergency response. For decades, the lifeblood of these predictions has flowed from traditional physics-based models—massive computer programs...
  3. NASA and Microsoft Launch Earth Copilot: Transforming Access to Earth Science Data

    In an age where data is as precious as gold, NASA is stepping up its game by introducing the Earth Copilot, a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Microsoft that leverages cutting-edge AI capabilities to unlock and democratize access to copious amounts of Earth science data. Let's...
  4. Harnessing Technology for Marine Ecosystem Conservation: Insights from the Sustainability Forum

    Let's dive into the news: The Sustainability Forum Middle East, in collaboration with DANAT, is set to gather top experts to deliberate on the dire challenges facing marine ecosystems and the rising need for improved climate action. This strategic convening emerges at a time when our oceans face...
  5. NASA and Microsoft Team Up: AI Earth Copilot Transforms Data Access

    The cosmos holds a treasure trove of information, and thanks to the innovative collaboration between NASA and Microsoft, this knowledge is no longer the exclusive domain of scientists and researchers. In a bold move to "democratize" access to crucial earth data, Microsoft is harnessing the power...
  6. VIDEO New Climate Change Study Says 'Expect The Worst'

    :usa::eek:
  7. Climate Metric

    Imagine you have a big list of cities and wanted to concisely get an idea of what the weather is like over there. If conciseness and speed wasn't a problem, you could look at a graph like this (below) for each city, but that's not fast. So what metrics would you need to accurately capture the...
  8. VIDEO What Ever Happened To The Hole In The Ozone Layer?

    :up::andwhat:
  9. NASA tests Mars space suit in Argentine Antarctica

    A NASA team has tested a space suit in a setting with extreme conditions akin to some of those found on Mars -- an Argentine base in Antarctica -- for possible use on a visit to the Red Planet. The NDX-1 space suit, designed by Argentine aerospace engineer Pablo de Leon, endured frigid...