Climate Change Archives - By John Roach

AI Can Help Focus Climate Models on Local Threats, Scientists Say

John Roach — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:19:06 +0000

Scientists are harnessing advances in computer technology and artificial intelligence to build climate models that provide useful information at the scale of homes, neighborhoods and businesses.

The post AI Can Help Focus Climate Models on Local Threats, Scientists Say appeared first on By John Roach.

Iron Age Skis Emerge From Melting Snow

John Roach — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:02:00 +0000

Some 1,300 years ago, a pair of skis were lost or abandoned high on a windswept mountain in southern Norway where patches of snow and ice persist year-round.

The post Iron Age Skis Emerge From Melting Snow appeared first on By John Roach.

Water for Beer on a Hopped-Up Planet

John Roach — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:35:32 +0000

Beer is about 90 percent water. This fact weighed on Rasmus Broge as he mulled an opportunity to help launch the first microbrewery in Greenland.

The post Water for Beer on a Hopped-Up Planet appeared first on By John Roach.

Ancient Barley Could Help Farmers Adapt to Changing Climate

John Roach — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0000

DNA has been recovered from an ancient form of barley that persisted for more than 3,000 years and the tastes of five civilizations in Egypt's upper Nile.

The post Ancient Barley Could Help Farmers Adapt to Changing Climate appeared first on By John Roach.