A new MIT-developed technique enables robots to quickly identify objects hidden in a three-dimensional cloud of data, reminiscent of how some people can make sense of a densely patterned “Magic Eye” image if they observe it in just the right way.
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South African Forests Show Pathways to a Sustainable Future
Native forests make up 1 percent of the landscape in South Africa but could play a key role in reducing atmospheric carbon and identifying sustainable development practices that can be used globally to counter climate change, according to a Penn State researcher.
Forgotten Landscapes: Bringing Back the Rich Grasslands of the Southeast
Dwayne Estes pulls over to the side of a rural road in Franklin County, Tennessee, about 20 miles from the Alabama border.
Laser Method Promising for Detecting Trace Chemicals in Air
Researchers have developed a new laser-based method that can detect electric charges and chemicals of interest with unprecedented sensitivity.
New Biomarker Test Improves Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
The majority of women who undergo surgery for suspected ovarian cancer do not have cancer.
Why Climate Change Means a Rethink of Coffee and Cocoa Production Systems
Global demand for coffee and cocoa is on the rise. Yet across the equatorial belt where these two crops are produced, the future is not looking bright.