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NASA Satellite Images Reveal Thick Pollution Haze Blanketing Northern and Central India
Mindbytes Oct 23, 2026

NASA Satellite Images Reveal Thick Pollution Haze Blanketing Northern and Central India

NASA's Terra satellite captures widespread haze over India, showing how airborne pollution and seasonal temperature inversions combine to obscure large areas of the country.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
European Commission confirms third phase of Destination Earth
News Feb 4, 2026

European Commission confirms third phase of Destination Earth

Project advances digital Earth model with AI focus to improve climate predictions and extreme event preparedness across Europe.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Google's new weather model updates every hour at higher detail
News Sep 8, 2026

Google's new weather model updates every hour at higher detail

WeatherNext 3 uses live satellite pictures and station readings to make sharper global forecasts, including better rain maps and data for wind and solar power.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
The Earth's Spin: A Tale of Science and Speculation
Mindbytes Mar 29, 2024

The Earth's Spin: A Tale of Science and Speculation

Unveiling Earth's Spin: from Melting Ice to Inner Core Dynamics, GizomoGuru explores the scientific labyrinth of rotational fluctuations, challenging both theories and conspiracies.

gizmo guru 5 min read
AI's Dirty Secret: The Shocking Carbon Footprint of the Technology That Powers Our Lives
News Mar 9, 2023

AI's Dirty Secret: The Shocking Carbon Footprint of the Technology That Powers Our Lives

AI's rapid growth is causing a massive increase in carbon emissions. Experts call for transparency and efficiency.
Lewis Farrell 2 min read
How AI is Revolutionizing Global Problem Solving: Insights from a New Study
News Feb 28, 2023

How AI is Revolutionizing Global Problem Solving: Insights from a New Study

AI can foresee megatrend evolution and remedies, improving comprehension.
Lewis Farrell 2 min read
How Artificial Intelligence can help conserve biodiversity
News Feb 22, 2023

How Artificial Intelligence can help conserve biodiversity

Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Could Moon dust block global warming?
News Feb 9, 2023

Could Moon dust block global warming?

Scientists suggest a practical way to reduce global warming: Shoot lunar dust from the surface of the Moon towards the Sun to partially block sunlight from reaching Earth.
Amara Angelica 1 min read
DeepMind introduces next-generation AI for weather forecast and new AI learning methods
News Dec 9, 2024

DeepMind introduces next-generation AI for weather forecast and new AI learning methods

Recent developments at Google DeepMind include an AI system for weather forecasts and a recursive self-improvement method for AI.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Generative AI for faster climate modeling
News Dec 4, 2024

Generative AI for faster climate modeling

A climate model based on generative AI is capable of predicting climate patterns over 100 years 25 times faster than the state of the art.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read