cat Putting a price on the Catalan coastal ecosystems By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:33:59 GMT Ecosystems in the Catalan coastal system in Spain are worth €2,573 million per year to local citizens, according to new research. By placing a value on ecosystems the research has provided insight into integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in the area. Full Article
cat Indicators for more sustainable phosphorus management By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 03 September 2015 9:23:19 GMT Phosphorus is essential for modern agriculture. Supplies are dwindling and markets are concentrated, presenting a serious threat to food security. Tackling this emerging global sustainability risk requires effective governance to ensure phosphorus is available and accessible to farmers worldwide. This study presents a series of phosphorus security indicators to support this goal. Full Article
cat Europe could suffer major shellfish production losses due to ocean acidification By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 09 Feb 2017 9:23:19 GMT Ocean acidification threatens marine ecosystems worldwide, but economic assessments of its impact are lacking. A recent study has predicted the future cost of ocean acidification on mollusc production in Europe and showed that the highest economic impacts would be in France, Italy and Spain. For Europe overall, the annual damage could be in the region of €0.9 billion by 2100. Full Article
cat The future of networks: Creating a stunning communications experience By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-06-18T03:13:33+05:30 Your office isn’t just an office any more. It’s a park, a hotel, an airport lounge. In each case, your people need to have the same experience, whatever device they’re using. And you need complete control so you can manage your resources on the fly. Full Article
cat Unify my communications with BT One : Video By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-06-18T03:14:18+05:30 An executive in a large global enterprise claims to be losing 125 minutes per day due to poor communication, collaboration and information flows!*By unifying your voice, instant messaging, collaboration and mobility together, you can boost efficiency and simplify your operations. Full Article
cat Transform collaboration with Cisco unified communications from BT By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-07-09T01:10:20+05:30 Cisco unified communications (UC) give your teams the freedom to be productive from anywhere, on any device. Available as one of our Cisco cloud services using Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) or as an on-premises solution, Cisco UC lets you access presence, instant messaging, voice, video, voice messaging, desktop sharing, and conferencing. Full Article
cat Ocean acidification reduces fishes' ability to respond to sound By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:54:52 GMT Researchers have found that ocean acidification leads to changes in the ways that clownfish normally respond to sound. As many species rely on hearing for orientation, habitat selection, avoiding predators and communication, ocean acidification could compromise auditory behaviour crucial for survival. Full Article
cat Notifications from MATLAB By blogs.mathworks.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 21:58:57 +0000 Waiting for a computer or cluster to finish a task is about as exciting as watching paint dry. XKCD even has a comic about it.... read more >> Full Article Cloud External Interfaces GitHub Performance Third Party Integration
cat Relativity and its astronomical implications, by Philipp Frank. The significance of general relativity presented in the language of the layman By alcuin.furman.edu Published On :: Frank, Philipp, 1884-1966 Full Article
cat How effective is the Forest Stewardship Council certification scheme? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:29:05 GMT A recent paper suggests that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification scheme has not reduced deforestation, as originally intended, but acts instead as a market governance tool, which may become a barrier to international trade. However, it may develop a conservation role in conjunction with market initiatives which value ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration through the Clean Development Mechanism. Full Article
cat Allocating extra space after HDD clone? Windows 8.1 By www.bleepingcomputer.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T18:46:22-05:00 Full Article
cat Support eco-innovation by communicating future markets By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:27:34 GMT A recent analysis of the barriers to eco-innovation has indicated that uncertainty about future market demand for innovation holds back commercialisation of eco-innovations. Policy could solve this problem cost-effectively by helping communicate future market needs to innovators, which could bring together public and private purchasers to indicate future demand. Full Article
cat Third party certification needs adapting to local communities By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:59:09 +0100 Third party certification (TPC) uses independent auditors to ensure certain environmental standards are met. New research in Indonesia has indicated that TPC is not an objective process and is based on Western values and beliefs. It may need to incorporate different cultural practices and forms of knowledge to be globally effective. Full Article
cat Resource productivity as sustainability indicator may need developing By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2011 12:25:53 +0100 Resource productivity has become a popular indicator of environmental sustainability. However, new research has demonstrated that it is influenced by national income and its current use tends to support a simultaneous growth in economic productivity and resource consumption. In order to shape policy effectively, the study suggests that targets should directly emphasise resource consumption and emissions. Full Article
cat Progress in education for Sustainable Development By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:49:48 GMT A new report commissioned by UNESCO has reviewed several case studies of national progress in learning and education for sustainable development (ESD). There are a wide range of approaches but, at the heart of all initiatives, are multi-stakeholder and collaborative partnerships which aim to instigate social change towards a more sustainable future. Full Article
cat Global web of food trade complicates contamination tracking By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 11:54:11 +0100 The growing complexity of the global food trade network means contamination spreads more efficiently and is more difficult to trace. Increased data capture and sharing is recommended by a new study to help prevent food poisoning outbreaks and allow sources of contamination to be quickly identified. Full Article
cat How do targets and indicators improve sustainability? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:01:07 +0100 Sustainable development aims to improve quality of life without compromising the well-being of future generations. A new study highlights the challenges of setting environmental sustainability goals and cites the EU Climate and Energy policy package, with its ‘20-20-20’ targets, as a model example. Full Article
cat Indicators reveal 'hidden’ trade of raw materials By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:03:02 +0100 With ever-increasing global consumption, the impacts of resource depletion, land use change and pollution are being felt worldwide. A new study reveals how international trade is shifting the environmental burden from the consuming nation to other parts of the world, and calls for changes in the way national material use is accounted for. Full Article
cat More dynamic indicators needed to measure phosphorus’s availability By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:12:18 +0100 Current knowledge on the availability of mineral resources is explored in a recent study, which focuses on phosphorus as a key example. Static measures of availability, such as the consumption-to-production ratio, are useful as early warning signals, the researchers suggest, but more dynamic indicators that consider technological development and population change are needed to better inform policy. Full Article
cat Local people place different values on urban sustainability indicators By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:58:00 +0100 Progress towards achieving a sustainable urban environment may be measured by sustainability indicators (SIs), which can be chosen to represent values that are important to local communities. A recent study has assessed a set of SIs developed by both sustainability experts and local citizens and suggests that local communities can attach different values to SIs to reflect local values and understandings of sustainability. Full Article
cat Policy influence of indicators likely to increase if policymakers are involved in design By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:07:13 GMT Researchers have explored the influence of indicators in transport policy in two case studies at the EU and Member State levels. In both cases indicators were widely used, however, this did not always translate into direct influence on policies. Involvement of policymakers themselves in the development of the indicators and good links to achievable goals were thought to increase the likelihood of policy influence. Full Article
cat Public acceptance of restrictive policies influenced by their location By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 22 May 2014 9:23:19 GMT Local context may have more influence over public acceptance of restrictive policies, such as road tolls and parking fees, than factors such as age, gender or education, a new study suggests. The researchers analysed public reaction to Norwegian policies used to reduce car use and found that there were three aspects of local context that were particularly important: local urban development policies, sense of local identity, and public understanding of the problems. Full Article
cat How to communicate the risks of population growth? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 9:23:19 GMT We need a better understanding of how the public perceive the risks of population growth, a new discussion paper argues. Research into public perceptions of the environmental and social challenges of population growth could guide behavioural-change communications to help limit growth and manage the difficulties. Specific communication issues include how to convey statistical information and the complex impacts of population growth. Full Article
cat Indicators for Sustainable Cities - November 2015 By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2015 9:23:19 GMT Urban sustainability indicators are tools that allow planners, managers and policymakers to gauge the socio-economic and environmental impact of existing urban designs, infrastructures, policies, waste disposal systems, pollution and citizens’ access to services. They allow cities to monitor the success of sustainability interventions. This In-depth Report aims to provide local government actors and stakeholders with a concise guide to the best indicator tools currently available. Full Article
cat Economic downturn affects businesses’ renewal of environmental certification schemes in Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:12:34 +0100 The uncertain economic climate has severely affected companies’ decisions on whether to renew Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification in Spain, a recent survey indicates. The study suggests that a company is less likely to renew if initial certification was mainly motivated by government subsidies and grants than if certification is believed to improve business performance. Full Article
cat Diversification may help water supply problems By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:01:17 GMT Increases in population and urbanisation are challenging current systems of water supply. A new study has assessed existing examples of alternative supply systems, such as wastewater reclamation, rainfall collection and desalination of seawater. It suggests that adopting several types of system may provide a better and more flexible solution. Full Article
cat Assessing eutrophication for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:14:06 +0100 The importance of addressing eutrophication to improve the ecological health of coastal and marine waters has been identified in the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive1. A new study discusses possible methods for assessing and monitoring eutrophication, including which indicators to monitor. Full Article
cat Allocating water resources – a systemic approach By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2012 15:57:13 +0100 Researchers have developed a ‘watershed economics approach’ which could help water managers balance competing uses for water and understand the impact of different policies. To demonstrate the approach, it was applied to a watershed in Cyprus. Full Article
cat Science and policy united to tackle eutrophication in Mediterranean By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:25:47 +0100 Together, European policy and research initiatives provide a sound basis for actions to tackle eutrophication in the Mediterranean Sea, a recent analysis concludes. The review brings together scientific understanding from over 50 years of research on eutrophication and a discussion of the policy frameworks currently in place to deal with this issue. Full Article
cat Land use change and land management influence floods in small catchments By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:14 +0100 Research from Slovakia suggests that the total area of change in land cover, as well as land management practices, are more important in generating floods than the type of land cover change, such as deforestation. Full Article
cat Communicating flood risk: public awareness does not ensure public preparedness By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:15 +0100 The majority of respondents to a recent, large-scale European survey claim not to have prepared themselves for floods, even though they know their property is at risk of flooding and they are worried about the effects. A set of key recommendations for flood communications wrer developed from the survey’s findings, intended to improve community preparedness as part of effective flood management plans. Full Article
cat Public views on Baltic eutrophication have important policy implications By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 9:23:19 GMT Citizens in countries surrounding the Baltic Sea would be willing to contribute financially towards long-term management of eutrophication, according to a recent study. Furthermore, most would like to see the Baltic Sea managed as a single whole, rather than only improving their local coastal area. Full Article
cat Low energy water purification enabled by nanomaterial-coated sponges By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 9:23:19 GMT A low cost, low energy method to disinfect water using electricity has been developed by researchers by combining carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and silver nano-wires with existing materials. The technology has the potential to be used in portable disinfection devices in developing countries. Full Article
cat Multiple fish-based indicators successfully evaluate water quality in 8-year study By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:12:34 +0100 Worldwide, programmes have been implemented to protect water quality from human pressures, often using ecological indicators as a method of evaluation. An eight-year study of a Portuguese estuary has found that indicators based on multiple measures of fish communities, such as the number and relative abundance of resident and migrant species, reflect human pressures on these transitional waters and could improve the implementation of water protection programmes. Full Article
cat Online tool enables quick comparison of strategies to control eutrophication By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 21 Feb 2019 11:23:19 GMT Researchers have developed an online tool to help water managers find effective ways of tackling eutrophication, an excess growth of weeds and algae that suffocates life in rivers, lakes and seas. They describe the tool as quick and easy to use and understand. Users can compare the likely effects of different strategies for cutting nutrient pollution in surface waters via an interactive map-based system; this is currently available for Sweden and Europe as a whole. Full Article
cat Hacking attacks on educational portal tripled in Q1 amid online learning By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:02:00+05:30 DDoS attacks during the first three months of this year have seen a significant spike in attacks on educational websites. Full Article
cat Instagram updates web application, allows users to send DMs and watch live videos on desktop By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T08:22:50+05:30 Direct messages on the desktop have been in the works for a while now. Full Article
cat Apple, Google ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T11:14:00+05:30 Both the companies said privacy and preventing governments from using the system to compile data on citizens was a primary goal Full Article
cat ABB India partners with NASSCOM for standardised qualification for IoT jobs By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-06T15:58:00+05:30 The company has created qualification packs to define the competency standards that will provide a framework for academic institutions to design their course curriculum to better conform to industry hiring standards. These have been approved by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), National Skill Development Agency (NSDA), and National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC). Full Article
cat Is Covid-19 the long awaited catalyst for cloud adoption? By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:55:13+05:30 As remote work and collaboration intensifies, cloud computing has emerged as an ally for enterprises. Is this the catalyst that technology companies longed for? Full Article
cat Covid-19 Impact: Demand for data centers surge as remote working catches up By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:29:00+05:30 The emergence of new business environment in the wake of Covid-19 is expected to boost cloud services and digitisation as companies overhaul their digital infrastructure to deal with new ways of working, they said. Full Article
cat Hacking attacks on educational portal tripled in Q1 amid online learning By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:02:00+05:30 DDoS attacks during the first three months of this year have seen a significant spike in attacks on educational websites. Full Article
cat Covid-19 Impact: Demand for data centers surge as remote working catches up By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:29:00+05:30 The emergence of new business environment in the wake of Covid-19 is expected to boost cloud services and digitisation as companies overhaul their digital infrastructure to deal with new ways of working, they said. Full Article
cat New recommendations for reducing seabird bycatch By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:55:25 +0100 Over 160,000 seabirds are accidentally killed by global longline fisheries each year, according to a recent study. Better monitoring and standards are needed to reduce bycatch of seabirds in fisheries, including increased on-board monitoring of bycatches and mandatory best-practice measures, say the researchers. Full Article
cat Eutrophication led to fish extinctions in Alps By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:55:01 +0100 Nutrient pollution and resulting eutrophication has caused a rapid loss of whitefish species from lakes in the European Alps, according to a new genetic and ecological study that sheds light on how these fish became extinct in Swiss lakes. The researchers suggest that diversity loss among whitefish during the last century was related to environmental changes induced by eutrophication such as changes in oxygen levels and food composition in lakes. Full Article
cat Biodiversity databases: language and location help explain biases By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 6 Jun 2013 13:44:56 +0100 Richer countries have more resources for gathering biodiversity information, creating a biased view of the worlds' species and their distribution. However, a new study argues that there are other reasons why some countries are underrepresented in global biodiversity databases, with low numbers of English speakers, large distances from the database host and low security acting as key barriers to data collection. Full Article
cat Translocation for conservation: helping or harming wild populations? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:09:11 +0100 The value of moving animals or plants from a stable population into one that is endangered or even extinct has been questioned, with some suggesting that it will mean that the new population is not well adapted to its environment. However, research on an endangered toad has shown that even when individuals were translocated from great distances, the population was able to genetically adapt to local conditions within a few generations. Full Article
cat Translocation for conservation: helping or harming wild populations? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:58:49 GMT The value of moving animals or plants from a stable population into one that is endangered or even extinct has been questioned, with some suggesting that it will mean that the new population is not well adapted to its environment. However, research on an endangered toad has shown that even when individuals were translocated from great distances, the population was able to genetically adapt to local conditions within a few generations. Full Article
cat Sea turtle by catch: Atlantic at-risk areas located By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 9:23:19 GMT Nine areas in the Atlantic where leatherback turtles are at higher risk of bycatch have been identified in a recent study. To help protect this important species less damaging fishing practices could be used in these areas, the study concludes, and some could be candidates for marine protected status. Full Article
cat Communicating biodiversity to farmers: developing the right tools By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 9:23:19 GMT Two metrics for informing farmers about the biodiversity on their land are presented in a recent Swiss study: average species richness and farm ‘uniqueness’. These are both easy to understand and comparable between farms, the researchers say. Full Article