9 Results for: drought

Tiny, Colourful Particles Offer Hope for Drought-Stricken Crops

Researchers at Cornell University have developed nanoscale sensors that help breeders select water-efficient crops, enhancing their resilience against droughts caused by climate change.

Irrigation from Thin Air? A Super Absorbent Gel Could Help World’s Drought-Hit Farmers

A new development from a US university - a gel that can absorb water from humidity in the air, before releasing it back into the soil - could help farmers struggling to cope with the effects of drought.

Seawater Greenhouse: Cheap Drought-Busting Greenhouses For The World’s Most Arid Regions

A severe drought can devastate harvests and lead to nationwide famine. This low cost greenhouse could make that a thing of the past.A growing world population combined with climate change induced weather patterns means food security is fast becoming a critical global concern, especially in developing nations where these factors are generally more prevalent.

From Heatwaves to Hailstorms: The ESFM AI Model Skillfully Predicts Extreme Weather

Extreme heat hit Europe this summer. Can the AI-powered ESFM weather prediction model help us see future heatwaves coming?

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An AI that Says Less? aim2balance.ai Is a New Approach to Generative AI

aim2balance.ai is a new sustainable AI service that's secure in terms of data protection and takes a holistic approach to ensuring environmental and social sustainability. Managing Director Stephen Wehner talked us through it.

“A Milestone in Our Conservation Journey”: How AI Is Helping Elephants Safely Cross Train Tracks

Train collisions are the second-highest cause of elephant deaths in India. A new AI-powered solution is helping them safely cross the tracks.

Listening to Trees: TreeMon Monitors Plants Using Microphones

The TreeMon project equips trees with sensors to detect pest infestation, water shortage and more using microphones to listen to the plant's needs.

A Future Vision of Data Centres: From Big Tech Builds to Community-Owned Cooperatives

Could data centres serve, rather than harm, our communities? Community-owned data centres give citizens control over their digital lives.

Greener Data Centres Thanks to Refurbishment? We Asked Techbuyer

The demand for computing capacity is increasing worldwide whilst reports of the environmental impact of data centres grow. Techbuyer aims to counter this with refurbished servers.