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HOT envisions an ecosystem of open mapping technology that enables everyone, and in particular vulnerable communities, to make the right open map data available in order to use that to make a positive impact on people’s lives. To…

What if the place you were looking for could not be found on any map? Not because it's hidden, but because it was never mapped. And what if people in need were living in unmapped places? How can we locate and reach out to them,…

WASHINGTON, DC, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NatureServe, the leading authority on rare and endangered species and ecosystems in North America, proudly announces NatureServe Explorer Pro, an innovative tool that elevates the…

Scientists in the Sahel are finding quality groundwater sources -- thanks to a nuclear technique and a decade of support and training from the IAEA. Water resources in Africa are under pressure due to growing water demand, water…

In a genetics breakthrough that may help detect and conserve one of North America’s most endangered fish species, researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Columbia Environmental Research Center and Southern Illinois University…

U.S. Geological Survey geologists join county and state partners in California to assess the aftermath of the Montecito debris flow that struck in January 2018. (Credit: Young (CTR), Steven M.. Public domain.) When a wildfire…

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1. IntroductionGroundwater represents the major fraction of freshwater and provides about 50% of the potable water supply around the globe . This valuable resource is currently being exploited due to expansive population growth, rapidly…

1. IntroductionIn recent years, climate change and the rapid urbanization of cities have caused significant urban flooding resulting in traffic disturbances, the disruption of services, damage to properties and critical infrastructure,…

1. IntroductionThe number of women identified to be at a high lifetime risk of breast cancer (BC) and ovarian cancer (OC) is increasing due to the expansion in genetic testing provision after cancer diagnosis , with new programmes…

The top 10 most cited papers are discussed in the following section with the purpose of offering more insight into the interests of the research community in the area of using ML and big data analytics in the field of Industry 5.0.…

Restoring tree cover is now firmly established as a strategy for removing carbon from the atmosphere to help tackle climate change. But there is an elephant in the room when it comes to estimating just how promising…

After Hurricane Otis in October 2023, the Hub LAC led a digital humanitarian mapping effort in Acapulco, identifying damaged structures and priority needs in collaboration with the national community and international organizations,…

1. IntroductionWater resources are a fundamental pillar for human survival and socio-economic development , and also play an indispensable role in climate change, ecological research, and natural disaster monitoring . As an important…

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inventor and philanthropist Dr. Gary K. Michelson and his wife Alya Michelson received the 2024 Humanitarian Award at the World Brain Mapping Foundation’s 21st Gathering for Cure (GFC) Awards Gala at the…

1. IntroductionUrban forests, with their minimal spatial footprint, provide significant ecosystem services for urban residents and wildlife. These services include promoting health and social well-being, enhancing children’s cognitive…

1. IntroductionJapanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-transmitted flavivirus that affects approximately 68,000 persons annually worldwide . JEV infections occur throughout the temperate and tropical regions of Asia, the western…

NEWS FEED Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and InitiativesDate Posted: March 19, 2024 Middle and High School Students Invited to Compete in Digital Mapping…

NEWS FEED Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and InitiativesDate Posted: March 19, 2024 Middle and High School Students Invited to Compete in Digital Mapping…

NEWS FEED Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and InitiativesDate Posted: March 19, 2024 Middle and High School Students Invited…

Africa is home to approximately 1.4 billion people, about 16 percent of the world’s population, yet its continental share in global trade remains below 3 percent according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This suboptimal proportion…

The high-contrast projection mapping achieved by the proposed method, even under ambient light conditions (left). The conventional projection mapping in a bright…

Collaboration and communication among key players are critical to a successful field mapping campaign and data collection effort. Leveraging the right tools, such as the Field Mapping Tasking Manager (FMTM), can significantly enhance…

Figure 1. The study area scope map about the February 2022 Brisbane flood using a dataset created by the Brisbane City Council. The entire flood extent was larger, containing other areas in Queensland and New South Wales. The case…

Impacts from natural hazards, climate change and other human-generated shocks do not occur in isolation.Risks from these types of events – and our responses to them – exhibit complex characteristics that are felt across sectors and…

The law expressed here is derived by modeling the Poisson distribution of absorptions in the case of a mono-elemental, homogeneous and thin medium. To address the multi-element aspect, the equation is modified, adopting an equivalent µ…

We hope you enjoy the change of “scenery” as we move into the summer months!   Contents    Base Map   This challenge focuses on ALL SCHOOLS, including General Schools, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges /…

The $1.1 million project is funded through the 2023 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. Aerial surveys will map the geologic landscape with the goal of better understanding natural hazards and identifying surface materials…

Contents  Base Map   As you can see from the map below, a decent amount of work has already been completed for these states. However, that was quite a long time ago, and if we overlay the points with no edit history (see below), there’s…

An endangered San Joaquin kit fox. Credit: California Department of Water Resources Climate change is driving both the loss of biodiversity…

2. Materials and Methods 2.1. Advisory GroupBefore beginning the project, a 19-member advisory group (AG) was formed. Members were drawn from self-identified stakeholder groups including academics/researchers, healthcare practitioners,…

Author ContributionsConceptualization, L.B. and J.B.; methodology, L.B. and J.B.; software, L.B. and L.Z.; validation, L.Z.; formal analysis, L.B.; investigation, L.B., J.B. and L.Z.; resources, S.D.; data curation, L.B., D.B.T. and…

Washington D.C. – The National League of Cities (NLC) has released a new resource, the CivicMapping Initiative, to help local governments and transit planners identify opportunities forimproving public transit access to…

Flood risk maps are an essential public good. Indeed, many countries like the United Kingdom already offer flood risk mapping.Canada committed to a public flood risk mapping portal in the 2023 budget. However, despite the increasing…

Explore Paula dos Santos Silva's incredible journey in the Amazon, where she immerses herself in her passion for geography and dedicates herself to mapping the dynamics of riverside communities. From her academic trajectory in Tefé to…

Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliations: Instituto de…

4.3. Spectral Unmixng AnalysisFor spectral unmixing analysis, two endmember selection methods were compared: spectral characteristics-based automatic selection and operator’s knowledge-based manual selection. Additionally, three sets of…

Richmond—the capital of Virginia—is situated on the James River amidst the low, rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont. One of the nation’s oldest cities, Richmond boasts a population of almost 225,000. Walking through this dynamic city…

1. IntroductionAccurate and comprehensive mapping of tree species serves as the foundation for forest resource management and forestry development. It is indispensable for biodiversity conservation and monitoring of forest carbon stocks…

1. IntroductionDeclining soil organic carbon, inappropriate, imbalanced fertilizer application and intensive cropping patterns without replenishing soil nutrients has led to soil degradation and environmental contamination in various…

1. IntroductionEutrophication and subsequently harmful algal blooms (HABs) have increased globally, leading to heightened attention due to their adverse impacts on ecosystems, human and wildlife health, and the economy . Commonly, HABs…

1. IntroductionTriggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) were activated around the globe, putting their functionality and capabilities to the test . As a focal point of emergency…

The basic principle of acoustic positioning with the white ship icon indicating the positions of the survey ship at different time. Credit: Satellite Navigation…

Growing up in southern Louisiana, Devon Parfait watched as members of his community, the Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw (GCDBCC), moved from their lands as flooding and saltwater intrusion degraded nearby…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The report "Towards Resilient Communities," released today (Feb. 29), provides details on the platform…

1. IntroductionPlanning and land management institutions need comprehensive information on the types of land-use cover to provide the basis for understanding the status, trends, and pressures of human activity on natural resources,…

In order to test and discuss the proposed methodology, a case study was selected in Genoa (IT). Genoa is located in the north of Italy and occupies an area of 24,013-ha. The population is almost 566,410 thousand in 2022; the average…

In order to test and discuss the proposed methodology, a case study was selected in Genoa (IT). Genoa is located in the north of Italy and occupies an area of 24,013-ha. The population is almost 566,410 thousand in 2022; the average…

1. IntroductionRailway heritage serves as a witness not only to historical progression and regression in social development but also to routes across architectures with varied functions. The Chinese Eastern Railway (CER) was established…

1. IntroductionThe importance of the health tourism industry has been rapidly increasing in recent years . Health tourism emerges as a significant facet at the intersection of the pursuit of well-being and global mobility. This…