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Global distribution of top-priority unburnable conventional oil resources according to their coincidence with areas of outstanding socio-environmental characteristics. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46340-6 In order to limit the increase in global average temperature to 1.5°C, it is essential to drastically reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the atmosphere. This would mean not exploiting…

Forty-one state attorneys general penned a letter to Meta’s top attorney on Wednesday saying complaints are skyrocketing across the United States about Facebook and Instagram user accounts being stolen and declaring “immediate action” necessary to mitigate the rolling threat.The coalition of top law enforcement officials, spearheaded by New York attorney general Letitia James, says the “dramatic and persistent spike” in complaints concerning account takeovers amounts to a “substantial drain” on governmental resources, as…

The zonal commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Halima Mustafa Rufa’u, has hinted that illegal miners are sabotaging solid mineral resources in Osun State. She also noted the unwholesome development was affecting targeted revenues, thus thwarting the economic growth of the state. Mrs Rufa’u, who is an assistant commander, made the disclosure when she paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Towards this end, the EFCC…

By Protecting the Planet, We’re Protecting People, TooBoundaries for preserving fresh water, biodiversity and other planetary resources tighten when they must also protect peopleBy Joyeeta Gupta & Angela Morelli and Tom Gabriel Johansen/InfoDesignLabA woman in Kenya tries to collect some of her belongings after torrential rain led to heavy flooding. Credit: Luis Tato/AFP via Getty ImagesThere are limits to our natural resources. At some point they run out, or we ruin them. When either happens, both the physical system…

Optimizing the use of limited AI training acceleratorsPhoto by Roman Derrick Okello on UnsplashIn the ever-evolving landscape of AI development, nothing rings truer than the old saying (attributed to Heraclitus), “the only constant in life is change”. In the case of AI, it seems that change is indeed constant, but the pace of change is forever increasing. Staying relevant in these unique and exciting times amounts to an unprecedented test of the capacity of AI teams to consistently adapt and adjust their development…

Once you get beyond the early and mid-game crafting options in Enshrouded, the types of materials you will need will only get more difficult to get your hands on. One particularly useful item you will want to craft often is leather, which you will need something called Ammonia Glands to create. Considering leather is necessary for upgrading your inventory space to the highest level, everyone will want to get their hands on it. Being glands, you can probably predict that Ammonia Glands will drop from an enemy, which…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Assistance provided by bilingual adults in a community increases the chances of employment for immigrant men who struggle with English proficiency, but does not play a similar role for women with that same language barrier, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo social work researcher. The paper,…

Some 90% of respondents said the level of burnout had spiked during the past 12 months, with India and Japan noticing a "significant" increase in fatigue and burnout in the past year at 48% and 38%, respectively. Also: Why IT growth is only leading to more burnout, and what should be done Asked about the impact on their business operations, respondents said burnout resulted in a productivity loss of 4.1 hours per week, with the Philippines averaging the highest rate at 4.6 hours a week, followed by Singapore at 4.2…

Updated Jan. 11, 2024 5:10 pm ETInternational Flavors & Fragrances tapped J. Erik Fyrwald to succeed Frank Clyburn as its next chief executive officer.The company, which manufactures flavors and fragrances used in food, beverage, personal-care and household products, also appointed Fyrwalk to the board. The CEO and board appointments are effective Feb. 6.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Updated Jan. 11, 2024 5:10 pm ETInternational Flavors &…

Upcoming exploration of the Moon is a highlight for space lovers. However, not everything about these upcoming missions has astronomers excited. In fact, some have even warned that the Moon’s resources could be at risk if we don’t control our exploitation of the minerals and other resources found on the lunar surface.There are several dozens of probes set to survey the lunar surface over the next few years, as well as manned missions to the surface that will see astronauts setting foot on the lunar surface for…