Monday, February 20th, 2012
With the Earth’s freshwater resources under increasing pressure from global changes, researchers argue that water issues must be addressed on a global scale. Pollution, climate change and increased consumption are all putting increased pressure on water resources, and...
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Thanks to the Aibot X6 agricultural experts can increase their crop yield, reduce their costs and protect the environment. Agriculturalists have to know which parts of their farmland need what kind of fertilization. UAV drones such as...
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
A team of scientists has created the first high resolution maps of remote forests in Madagascar. The effort, which is written up in the journal Carbon Balance and Management, will help more accurately register the amount of carbon...
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
Blom CGR, the Italian subsidiary of Blom ASA, has partnered with the Saudi Arabian firm Unicom to secure a contract with the Development Commission of Medina (DCOM). The contract involves providing professional services for the production of...
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
The need for more land resulting from population growth, urbanization and industrialization has increased the pressure on land use planning and development. To extend the use and functionality of the land, complex infrastructures are being built, both...
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
The Queensland government has recently provided a Community Intelligence Map (CIM) that provides a portal for the public to search for information when disasters happen. The map is an adjunct of the Total Opeartional Mapping (TOM) system...
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Sea ice is an important contributor to global climate changes. Specifically, sea ice thickness helps to understand ocean circulation and heat transfer. The ability to capture more information about global sea ice thickness has advanced considerably and...