Scientists Tested 8 Famous Cities. Only 1 Met The Standard For Tree Cover.
A recent study evaluated eight prominent cities—Melbourne, Sydney, New York, Denver, Seattle, Buenos Aires, Amsterdam, and Singapore—against the “3+30+300 rule” for urban greenery. This guideline suggests that individuals should see at least three trees from their residence, work, or school; live in neighborhoods with a minimum of 30% tree canopy cover; and have a park […]
A man silenced by paralysis got his ‘voice’ back, thanks to AI
Casey Harrell was diagnosed with ALS, which left him paralyzed and unable to speak. Doctors implanted tiny electrodes in the speech center of his brain to pick up his brain waves. The electrodes connect to a computer that can translate his brain’s electrical signals into words, allowing him to “speak” again through a voice synthesizer. […]
U.S. Treasury Targets Iran’s Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting 4 entities and 3 vessels involved in Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical trade. This is part of ongoing efforts to limit the billions in revenue that support Iran’s nuclear program and terrorist proxy groups like the Houthis. These sanctions are part of a broader crackdown […]