127 articles from MONDAY 15.5.2023
Black holes might be defects in spacetime
A team of theoretical physicists have discovered a strange structure in space-time that to an outside observer would look exactly like a black hole, but upon closer inspection would be anything but: they would be defects in the very fabric of the universe.
Saturn's rings younger than previously thought—just a few hundred million years
Saturn's rings are much younger than scientists once thought, according to new research from Indiana University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy Richard Durisen—and they are not here to stay.
AI brings new tool to remote monitoring of global reef health
A new conservation tool in the field of coral reef ecology has been developed by University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa researchers using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. By developing novel deep learning algorithms, coral ecologists in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) are now able to identify and measure reef halos from space.
'Love hormone' guides young songbirds in choice of 'voice coach'
Oxytocin, the so-called "love hormone," plays a key role in the process of how a young zebra finch learns to sing by imitating its elders, suggests a new study by neuroscientists at Emory University. Scientific Reports has published the findings, which add to the understanding of the neurochemistry of social learning.
Urbanization leads to more pathogens and inbreeding of wild bees, study finds
Wild bees living in cities like Toronto are facing increased environmental stressors compared to those in rural and even suburban areas, such as more pathogens and parasites, found researchers at York University.
A new workflow to standardize fossil pollen datasets for ecological research
A new study published in Global Ecology and Biogeography presents a step-by-step guide to compile numerous fossil pollen datasets into a user-specific, standardized and clean compilation—ready for further analysis.
Earthworm robots could be an invaluable tool for exploring other worlds
- Astronomy.com
- 23/5/15 21:02
When designing robots for space exploration, engineers and developers often turn to nature for inspiration. From snakes to caterpillars to even fish, many different types of natural movements have been mimicked by the bodies of space robots. The latest of these so-called biomimetic robotic bodies comes from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa,Continue reading "Earthworm robots could...
Physicists take the temperature of fluid flows and discover new role for turbulence
A team of physicists has discovered a new role for a specific type of turbulence—a finding that sheds light on fluid flows ranging from the Earth's liquid core to boiling water.
Study examines how the type of packaging influences purchase intention
German consumers consider paper-based packaging to be particularly environmentally friendly. Nevertheless, they tend to be skeptical about innovative products such as paper-based bottles. This is shown by a recent study by the University of Bonn and Forschungszentrum Jülich. Almost 3,000 women and men from all over Germany were surveyed for the study. The results have now been published in the...
'Love hormone' guides young songbirds in choice of 'voice coach'
- ScienceDaily
- 23/5/15 20:35
Oxytocin, the so-called 'love hormone,' plays a key role in the process of how a young zebra finch learns to sing by imitating its elders, suggests a new study which add to the understanding of the neurochemistry of social learning.
This star might be orbiting a strange 'boson star'
A team of astronomers has claimed that observations of a sun-like star orbiting a small black hole might actually be the indication of something far more exotic—the existence of a boson star, a star composed entirely of dark matter.
Glass fibers in lunar regolith could help build structures on the moon
Through the Artemis Program, NASA plans to send the first astronauts to the moon in over 50 years. Before the decade is over, this program aims to establish the infrastructure that will allow for a "sustained program of lunar exploration and development." The European Space Agency (ESA) also has big plans, which include the creation of a moon Village that will serve as a spiritual successor to the...
Building cyber resilience and leveraging cyber governance
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This paper covers the discussion organized by InnovationAus.com between a senior group of chief information security executives from the industry and the government around building cyber resilience strategies and leveraging cyber governance frameworks to bolster board-level program support....
Business resilience in the evolving cloud economy
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Watch this webcast on how enterprises can build a resilient approach with accelerated cloud adoption. Ray Wang, founder, chairman, and principal analyst of Constellation Research, and Vibhuti Dubey, senior vice president and SAP offering head at Infosys, talk about why decision velocity is...
Britain has lost 73 million birds over the last 50 years
Most of the declining species are farmland birds, where a mix of increasingly industrialized agriculture, habitat loss and the climate crisis are having severe impacts.
The rise of digitization in schools and the dangers of cybercrime
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Vishal Salvi, senior vice president, CISO, and head of the cyber security practice at Infosys, and Shahryar Khazei, ex-chief information officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District, discuss the challenges that schools and educational institutions face with the increase in digitization and...
Initial wind field structure: A crucial factor in determining tropical cyclone size and intensity
Tropical cyclones (TCs) are responsible for significant damage to property and human life. The size and intensity of these storms are critical factors in determining the level of destruction they can cause. However, the relationship between a TC's size and intensity during its development phase has been difficult to understand.
Cybersecurity for the education sector
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Seventy percent of educational institutions have only a basic cybersecurity governance, and more than 50% face security incidents. With data being shared at speed and available from anywhere, at any point, and from any device, a holistic approach to cybersecurity is the need of the hour.
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Bringing security out of the basement and into the boardroom with Darren Kane of nbn Australia
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Darren Kane, chief security officer with nbn Australia, discusses Australia’s mission to narrow the digital gap, the need for C-suite involvement in security solutions, and the mix of challenges and opportunities AI brings to the security industry.
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Pladis: A BI to AI journey
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Global analytics director Haja Deen takes us through the digital transformation at pladis. We learn how pladis is using data analytics, leveraging data to bring various teams together, and measuring success in multiple hops.
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Closing the loop on circular economics
Many of us are looking for ways to make our lives and activities more sustainable and reduce the amount of waste we generate. One way to achieve these goals is by embracing the concept of a circular economy. In a circular economy, resources are used more efficiently, waste is minimized, and materials are recycled or repurposed, creating a closed-loop system where materials and products are...
Lifelong learning in the age of AI with John Domingue of Open University
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John Domingue, computer science professor with the Knowledge Media Institute at Open University, shares how evolving AI technology is democratizing education by allowing the customization of more than 300 courses at the largest university in the UK.
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Open banking in Europe and Asia: A steady march forward
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Infosys surveyed senior banking professionals across Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN, and Europe to understand their perception of open banking as they pursue investments in technology, and to assess preparedness in adoption. Read the report to understand the key survey findings.
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NASA and ethical AI: A conversation with Caroline Coward
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Watch Bonnie Holub, Infosys AI evangelist, speak with Caroline Coward, information science manager and library group supervisor at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, about infusing an ethical foundation in AI algorithm development.
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Hubble captures light-bending galaxy cluster eMACS J1823.1+7822
A vast galaxy cluster lurks in the center of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Like a submerged sea monster causing waves on the surface, this cosmic leviathan can be identified by the distortions in spacetime around it. The cluster's enormous mass curves spacetime, creating a gravitational lens that bends the light from distant galaxies beyond the cluster. The contorted streaks...