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New Airborne Technology Could Protect People and the Environment
A new airborne imaging approach can reliably detect unexploded weapons that lay in shallow coastal waters and remain an ongoing hazard to public safety, marine ecosystems, and infrastructure worldwide.
Creating Complex Light Patterns Using a Two-Century-Old Light Phenomenon
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have used a classic optical phenomenon known as the “Poisson spot” to create stable patterns of light called “optical skyrmions”.
Smoke Season is Back
As Canada heads into the 2026 wildfire season, Canadians should expect smoke-filled skies to become a more regular part of summer, even in communities far removed from active fires.
Climate Change Makes Marine Animals Shrink
International study identifies an ancient pattern as a warning sign for the consequences of today’s global warming.
As National Drought Deepens, a New AI Model Helps Balance Water Demands
As drought strains water supplies across much of the United States, Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.
