Maps of fever readings from across the country seem to indicate that strict social distancing measures may be helping reduce cases of the novel coronavirus. Kinsa Health, a medical technology company based in San Francisco, has uploaded data from hundreds of thousands of smart thermometers connected to the Internet. The firm can’t track the spread of … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Botanists have created a ‘plant selection guide’ of tree species and their traits that can help to combat air pollution. The black pine, the common yew, the Spanish oak and Turner’s oak all combat air pollution caused by road traffic, including harmful nitrogen oxides. UK researchers identified 12 ‘influential’ traits for 61 tree species that … Read more
Jeremy Renner cites Hollywood shutdown amid coronavirus in asking to reduce $30K monthly child support payments to ex Sonni Pacheco Renner said he was already expecting to work less in 2020 Actor said his slate of projects ‘are likely cancelled or postponed’ with ongoing pandemic Renner said he doesn’t think Pacheco is using the monthly … Read more
Amazon’s home surveillance company Ring still can’t prove partnerships with law enforcement reduce crime A report from CNET sheds light on Ring partnerships with police Data shows little evidence Ring has reduced burglaries and property crimes Some police an experts say Ring can’t be attributed either By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 20:17 GMT, 19 … Read more
Simulations and basic game mechanics can decrease risks associated with major strategic decisions—plus, you can use the data and tools you already have. Image: anyaberkut, Getty Images/iStockphoto I’ve been following news of Microsoft releasing a new version of its Flight Simulator more than my usual tepid interest in computer games. It’s been a good decade … Read more