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Disappearing ingredients: How crowdsourced collections help to save the foods at risk of extinction
Bringing back ancient grains can help family farmers in the face of climate change. View on euronews
NewsChina: Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough in hyper-spectral imaging technology
China - November 26, 2024 Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough in hyper-spectral imaging technology (Voice_over) Chinese researchers have made a big leap in hyper-spectral imaging technology, which is used in sensors to rapidly and accurately recognize an object in a complex environment. Developed by researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology, the broadband hyper-spectral image sensors are equipped with advanced spectral chips and powered by AI algorithms. In one demonstration, researchers showed how the technology can be used to differentiate between a silicone face mask and a real human face. (Sound_bite) Wang Zhen, PhD student, BIT Center for Scientific Exploration in Complex Environment (BISC): "Here is a facial mask made from silicon rubber that has a fundamental difference in spectral properties compared to our real human face. Through this difference, we can accurately detect and identify disguises." (Voice_over) The hyper-spectral device can simultaneously capture geometric information and dozens, even hundreds, of spectral bands, making it easy to differentiate between objects that look alike. (Sound_bite) Bian Liheng, Professor, BIT Center for Scientific Exploration in Complex Environment (BISC): "To capture spectral information across the full spectrum—from the three primary colors to hundreds of spectral bands—we need more materials for broadband spectral modulation. That's why we have developed over 100 materials that can modulate the incoming light across a broad spectrum. This enables us to collect light from hundreds of spectral bands onto a chip. When combined with intelligent algorithms, this chip-based technology integrates both hardware and software to form a powerful function." (Voice_over) The achievement has been published in the November 6th edition of the journal Nature. [Restriction: No access Chinese mainland]
NewsHidden solar surge in Pakistan shocks experts, and grid
Pakistan has grown its solar energy capacity by an astounding amount in a remarkably short space of time. The shock surge has given residents the power to survive blackouts, but it threatens to disrupt the grid.
NewsSenator Lidia Thorpe to be suspended from Parliament
Firebrand senator Lidia Thorpe is set to be suspended from Parliament for the rest of the sitting week after she ripped up a motion by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
NewsSecret Cold War nuclear base hidden under ice is captured in photo
A NASA scientist has discovered a defunct Cold War military base hidden deep beneath the Greenland ice sheet. The base was used for 'Project Iceworm,' a secret missile development effort.
NewsWhy So Few Americans Live In This HUGE Area Of The West Coast
The west coast of the United States is home to over 50 million Americans. From San Diego and Los Angeles in the south, up to the San Francisco and Sacramento metro areas in central California, and then Portland and Seattle in the north, about 1 out of every 6 Americans lives here. But despite being so populated, in between the Bay Area and Portland, Oregon is a large area with very few people living in it. In this video, we'll explore and uncover why so few Americans live in what I've termed the "Empty West."
NewsThe most beautiful nature parks to explore in Portugal
Portugal, a land of contrasts and unspoilt landscapes, is full of exceptional parks where wild animals and plants thrive in absolute freedom. From the craggy coastline to the heavenly lagoons of the Algarve, here are four of the country's most beautiful nature parks, just begging to be explored!
News41 Canned Food Recipes For A Delicious Midweek Feast
From spaghetti hoop stew to tuna kedgeree, here we reveal how to transform canned food into quick, easy and cheap midweek meals the whole family will love.
NewsMessage in a bottle from 1892 discovered inside Scottish lighthouse
Engineers working on a remote Scottish lighthouse were shocked to discover a hidden message from their past colleagues, written 132 years ago.
NewsBitcoin entrepreneur launches over $2 million treasure hunt
On November 25, cryptocurrency investor Jon Collins-Black from California organized a nationwide treasure hunt with hidden chests containing artifacts worth over $2 million.
News12 Super Skinny Houses That Break All The Rules
Looking for skinny houses around the world? These wafer-thin tiny homes might be slim but they don't scrimp on style and they offer clever tiny living solutions
NewsThese are the 10 most visited countries in the world
ITALY, GREECE, THE UNITED STATES... WHAT ARE THE MOST VISITED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD?
NewsRivian's CEO Thinks It Can Be Besties With Scout
Plus, Lucid isn't scared of tax credits going away and Lotus abandons its all-EV approach.
News65 Comfort Food Dishes That Will Make You Warm And Cozy
For those days when you’re craving comfort food and nothing else will do, we’ve rounded up the most satisfying recipes around; easy one-pot meals, creamy, cheesy pasta dishes, indulgent bakes, and perfect pies included.
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