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Phys.org / Turning everyday cameras into crop analysis tools

Agricultural producers and manufacturers often need information about crop attributes, from nutrient content to chemical composition, to make management decisions. In recent years, multispectral imaging has emerged as a useful ...

6 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / How the rich world is fortifying itself against climate migration

The UK has announced much harsher rules for asylum seekers, including the prospect of more deportations for those whose applications fail. The US is trebling the size of its deportation force. The EU is doubling its border ...

13 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Report calls for protection and restoration to help temperate rainforests thrive

Temperate rainforests are among the rarest habitats on Earth, supporting unique biodiversity and providing vital benefits from climate regulation and natural flood management to supporting human well-being.

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Silent cyber threats: How shadow AI could undermine Canada's digital health defenses

Across Canada, doctors and nurses are quietly using public artificial-intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini to write clinical notes, translate discharge summaries or summarize patient data. But ...

13 hours ago in Health informatics
Phys.org / Millions at risk as Myanmar wells surpass WHO arsenic guidelines

Twelve million people in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Delta face serious long-term health risks from the harmful substance, arsenic, in their drinking water.

14 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter more than you think

Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier—shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when we eat during the winter ...

13 hours ago in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Medical Xpress / Drones now deliver AEDs during real 911 calls in first-of-its-kind US study

Every minute counts when someone's heart stops. In the U.S., more than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest each year, and fewer than 10% survive. Most of these emergencies happen at home, far from lifesaving equipment.

13 hours ago in Cardiology
Tech Xplore / Student innovation connects wildfire resilience, safety to home design

Two UBC Okanagan engineering students are transforming classroom research into a practical tool for communities facing increasing wildfire risk.

14 hours ago in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Ultra-processed food consumption driven by commercial interests, not individual weakness. Here's how to fix it

Ultra-processed foods are displacing traditional foods and meals globally, degrading diet quality, and contributing to the rise of diet-related chronic diseases.

13 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Study questions water safety beliefs

A Washington State University-led study in Guatemala found the sources of drinking water people believe to be safe and clean often contain potentially dangerous bacteria.

14 hours ago in Earth
Tech Xplore / EU moves to delay 'high-risk' AI rules, cut cookie banners

The EU executive proposed rolling back key AI and data privacy rules on Wednesday as part of a push to slash red tape and help Europe's high-tech sector catch up with global rivals.

14 hours ago in Internet
Tech Xplore / Expert comment: How concerned should we be about 'carebots?'

Imagine a world in which a humanoid robot cares for you when you need help and support with daily activities.

13 hours ago in Robotics