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Could crowdsourcing hold the key to early wildfire detection?

Computer science researchers have developed a new crowdsourcing system that dramatically slashes wildfire mapping time from hours to seconds using a network of low-cost mobile phones mounted on properties in high fire threat areas. In computer simulations, the system, FireLoc, detected blazes igniting up to 3,000 feet away and successfully mapped wilderness fires to within […]

Published on November 7, 2024

What makes human culture unique?

Why is human culture — the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations — so much more powerful than animal cultures? Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar helps allergy and asthma sufferers plan for better health

England’s first seasonal spore guide offers valuable insights into the potential rise of breathing problems in summer and autumn. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success […]

Published on November 7, 2024