AI is revolutionizing the computer games industry by reducing costs, enhancing creativity, and personalizing the gaming experience.
Climate change could lead to more lightning strikes in northern forests, increasing wildfire risk.
Collins Dictionary has named “AI” as the word of the year for 2023, reflecting the widespread conversations and debates surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society.
Scientists are using insect surveillance and climate forecasts to fight climate-fuelled diseases, developing prediction tools to understand how changes in climate and land-use impact insect-borne diseases and deliver early warning systems to help communities prepare and prevent the spread of diseases.
Iceland declares state of emergency as risk of volcanic eruption increases, leading to evacuation of Grindavík.
Elephants bravely wade through floodwaters in Thailand as staff ensure their safety and well-being.
Amazon’s new chatbot, Q, powered by artificial intelligence, aims to boost productivity for businesses by assisting with tasks such as document summarization and data analysis, while also addressing copyright concerns.
Heavy snowfall and thundersnow have caused travel chaos and dangerous conditions in northern US states.
Ancient city discovered in Amazon rainforest challenges previous beliefs about human settlements in the region, highlighting the complexity of ancient Amazonian cultures.
England’s hedgerows, which stretch almost ten times around the Earth, are a valuable resource that provide food and shelter for wildlife and store large amounts of carbon, and a new map created through aerial laser scanning will help identify gaps in the hedgerow network that can be filled in to expand and protect these important features of the landscape.
The Met Office warns of escalating extreme weather events in the UK due to climate change.
Elon Musk predicts AI will eliminate work, warns about humanoid robots chasing people, and highlights AI’s potential benefits and disruptive force.
El Salvador’s President Bukele celebrates as his Bitcoin reserve enters the black, but economists caution against premature celebration.
AI image recognition apps like HappyWhale, Merlin Bird ID, and iNaturalist are not only helping users identify and learn about wildlife, but also contributing to conservation efforts by tracking populations and raising awareness about declining species.
IT crises can lead to chaos, as seen with the airline industry’s global disruption due to a botched software update, emphasizing the need for manual processes as backups.
