monitoring
-
Earth
The health of the Fraser River Delta in Canada requires monitoring and management, researchers warn
Landsat image of the Fraser River Delta in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It shows geographical features along the lower Fraser River (yellow), tidal lats (orange), and population centers (white). Credit: Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences (2024). doi:10.1139/cjes-2024-0041 The Fraser River is unique among the great rivers of the world. This is the relatively natural, relatively natural, uncovered Mountain River running…
Read More » -
Earth
Multifrequency microwave models promote land surface monitoring
During the summer, we normalized the optical depth (𝜏) estimated by disk and cylinder parameterization, respectively. The dashed line indicates trends. Credit: Journal of Remote Sensing The new study introduces a local land-active passive microwave radiation transport modeling platform (CLAP). This is an emissions model designed to revolutionize unified multi-frequency microwave scattering and land surface monitoring. This cutting-edge platform combines…
Read More » -
Earth
Engineers design new autonomous systems for monitoring melted ice in the Arctic
The conceptual design features a small waterplane area twin hull vessel that serves as a docking and charging station for autonomous underwater vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles, using solar and turbine energy to allow for continuous monitoring. Credit: Florida Atlantic University The rapid melting and thinning of Arctic ice has sparked serious concerns in the scientific community. Furthermore, sea ice…
Read More » -
Environment
Aerosol monitoring sites collect data in the aftermath of the city’s fire.
This lead -concentration plot, measured by the Pico Rivera XACT instrument, indicates the time with lead (PB), whose lead concentration increased significantly on January 9, 2025 following the fire in Los Angeles. Credit: Caltech On January 9, about 11 specialty devices in the foot hill area of Altadena, north of Caltech Campus, California, and about 11 mile pico -rivera shipping…
Read More » -
Other Sciences
Digital monitoring is no substitute for active management for successful remote work, says study
experimental design. Credit: The Impact of Digital Monitoring and Management Transparency on Performance (2025) A new study from the University of California, San Diego and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology examines the use of digital worker monitoring, specifically software that monitors the activities of remote workers, and tests how effective it is in improving worker performance. I’m doing it. The…
Read More » -
Biology
Latest edition of book provides guidance on monitoring and management of ranaviruses in amphibians, reptiles and fish
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers provide new information and guidance for the surveillance and management of viruses that cause life-threatening diseases in amphibians, reptiles, and fish, as detailed in the second edition of Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens of Ectothermic Vertebrates. We provide. The new book was edited by Matt Gray, associate director of the Agricultural Research Institute and professor in the…
Read More » -
Science
European marine research community calls for increased monitoring to improve ocean observations
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain European ocean researchers are calling for urgent improvements and standardization of ocean monitoring. This call also extends to the international community, which gathers in Baku from today (11 November) for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29. To protect the ocean as a partner in the fight against climate change, comprehensive monitoring of its condition is…
Read More » -
Other Sciences
“Extreme Citizen Science” — High school students promoted to real researchers for motivation and environmental monitoring
High school students collecting water samples. Credit: Frederik Wolff Nisbeth Teglhus In addition to assisting with sample collection and butterfly discovery for research projects, non-experts can now perform actual laboratory work alongside professional researchers. The University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with a Danish high school, has shown that “Extreme Citizen Science” not only increases students’ interest in science, but also…
Read More » -
Nanotechnology
Expanded color gamut with fast-response colorimetric sensor for real-time monitoring
The proposed sensor design incorporates a porous germanium layer (Pr-Ge) that significantly improves the color representation and a nanohole array that increases the responsiveness of the sensor. Credit: Busan University Associate Professor Gil Ju Lee Colorimetric sensors detect changes in the environment by intuitively changing colors, easily visible to the naked eye without the need for additional equipment. Moreover, it…
Read More » -
Environment
Improved monitoring of mine remediation: selenium isotopes are a good indicator of cleanup operations
Credit: Canadian Light Source A new testing technique developed using synchrotron light could significantly improve the way we monitor the effectiveness of remediation practices to remove selenium contamination from mining activities. Selenium is a naturally occurring nutrient that humans and animals need in small amounts to maintain good health. However, exposure to higher concentrations can cause neurological problems in humans…
Read More »
