Preliminary Assessment of Detection Efficiency for the Geostationary Lightning Mapper Using Intercomparisons with Ground-Based Systems

Abstract: As part of the calibration/validation (cal/val) effort for the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) on GOES-16,…

Sky delivers profits surge awaiting takeover by Fox

Sky, the pan-European TV giant, announced Thursday a 40-percent increase in first-half net profit on higher…

Quantum physics scientist named ‘Australian of Year’

A groundbreaking quantum physics professor was named "Australian of the Year" on Thursday for her work…

Analysis and Assimilation of CYGNSS Wind Data for Improved Tropical Convection Forecasts

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How smelly is your rubbish?

According to some estimates, every year, over 8 billion tonnes of urban waste are generated worldwide,…

Impact of GPM Rainrate Data Assimilation on Simulation of Hurricane Harvey (2017)

Abstract: Built upon Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) legacy for next-generation global observation of rain and…

Scientists culture human placenta stem cells for first time

In a milestone achievement for better understanding the development and function of the human placenta, scientists…

Why wind turbines annoy residents and how to reduce the problem

When falling asleep, relaxing or undertaking recreational activities, nearly a third of residents living near a…

Vitamin C in the body can be tracked by fluorescence

Vitamin C is best known as a nutrient. In high enough doses, however, vitamin C also…

Ultralow power consumption for data recording

A team of researchers at Tohoku University, in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial…