Ecology
The fight to save Rockingham’s little penguins
Near the HMAS Stirling naval base, a battle is being waged on the shores of Garden Island to protect its most elusive inhabitants.This article was originally published on this website.
Month: October 2024
Ecology
Island biodiversity: Comprehensive assessment finds one in three plant species call islands home
A new study has revealed that islands are home to around one in three of the world’s plant species, despite covering just over 5% of the Earth’s land surface.This article was originally published on this […]
Education
Virtual reality game used to help students in science classes
Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school. New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The work is published […]
Ecology
Plastic pollution sounds just like food to deep-diving whales
To whales that hunt with soundwaves in the lightless depths of the ocean, a torn plastic party balloon and a delicious squid seem to be remarkably similar, according to a new study that put some […]
Math
Three letters, one number, a knife and a stone bridge: How a graffitied equation changed mathematical history
On October 16, 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had an epiphany during a walk alongside Dublin’s Royal Canal. He was so excited he took out his penknife and carved his discovery right then […]
Technology
Researchers harness generative AI to preserve Cantonese porcelain art and heritage
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked concerns about the diminishing value of traditional art forms and the potential for substitution. Nonetheless, through their fusion, they offer new avenues for conserving art and […]
Computers
Apple researchers suggest artificial intelligence is still mostly an illusion
Researchers at Apple Computer Company have found evidence, via testing, showing that the seemingly intelligent responses given by AI-based LLMs are little more than an illusion. In their paper posted on the arXiv preprint server, […]
Internet
Myanmar and China have lowest internet freedom, says study
Myanmar and China have the world’s worst internet freedom, with declines reported in a number of other countries led by Kyrgyzstan, a study said Wednesday.This article was originally published on this website.
Education
Why leadership outweighs an interdisciplinary mix in the effectiveness of a research team
When it comes to large research projects, strong leadership and experience may be a stronger predictor of team effectiveness than interdepartmental collaboration.This article was originally published on this website.
Technology
New app performs real-time, full-body motion capture with a smartphone
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture—and it doesn’t require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors.This article was originally published on this website.