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Amsterdam to eliminate transatlantic cruise ship visits by 2035

In addition to limiting the number of cruise ships, Amsterdam seeks to reduce emissions by requiring all ships to use shore power by 2027 Nearly a year after Amsterdam voted to ban large cruise ships from docking in the city center, the Dutch capital has decided to go a step further. By 2026, the number…

Study finds health risks in switching ships from diesel to ammonia fuel

Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants that drive climate change and have human health…

When did fashion start?

From stone tools that prepared animal skins for humans to use as thermal insulation, to the advent of bone awls and eyed needles to create fitted and adorned clothing, Dr Ian Gilligan explores when we started to dress to impress. Clothing is understood as a significant component in shaping what makes us human. The emergence…

For stress relief, look at the trees

New research shows that introducing more natural features in urban landscapes can help improve city dwellers’ well-being It is no secret that the urban lifestyle affects mental health, and that nature could help ease mental health burdens. But how exactly can we make this happen? According to a new study conducted as part of the…

PST ART, Where Art & Science Collide

It will encompass dozens of institutions throughout Southern California with exhibitions by more than 800 artists. While objectivity may rule the day in science, it takes a sense of imagination, wonder, and creativity to see beyond the limits of our current knowledge. In September 2024, Caltech will take part in the landmark arts event, PST…

Awarding citizen science projects par excellence

Three citizen science initiatives tackling agricultural biodiversity, mental health and marine pollution challenges win 2024 EU Prize for Citizen Science Three outstanding initiatives recently received the 2024 European Union Prize for Citizen Science for their contribution towards a pluralistic, inclusive and sustainable European society. The prize was launched in 2023 and is awarded by the…

Artificial intelligence to analyze Dante’s “Divine Comedy”

Thesis of the Mexican Fernando Avilés-García “Divining language: Unearthing medieval Italian through natural language processing (NLP),” In his final year at Princeton, Fernando Avilés-García tackled 700-year-old literature with an innovative approach: building an artificially intelligent tool to analyze the language of Dante Alighieri’s “Divine Comedy.” “The Comedy has been egregiously underserved by modern language models,…

Miami Airport to offer rest areas for connecting and delayed passengers

Room rental rates will range from $30 to $60 per hour, allowing travelers to rest in a controlled and comfortable environment Wait N' Rest has received approval to install rest centers in the north and south terminals of Miami International Airport. These spaces will be equipped with beds, Wi-Fi, power outlets and noise cancellation systems…

New AI approach optimizes development of antibody drugs

The method, which combines a ChatGPT-like large language model with information about a protein’s 3D shape, could make it easier and faster to develop better medicines for infectious diseases, cancer, and other conditions Proteins have evolved to excel at everything from contracting muscles to digesting food to recognizing viruses. To engineer better proteins, including antibodies,…

How will the climate change where you live in 60 years?

New app offers a glimpse into the future for climate in thousands of cities, towns and suburbs around the world What will the climate be like five, 10 or even 50 years from now? How hot will summers be? Will it snow in winter? What could be reversed by reducing emissions? If climate continues to…