“We pre-trained the model on several continental scales using basins with historical monitoring data,” said Ouyang Chaojun, corresponding author and professor at the CAS Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment. He explained this can make flow predictions within basins lacking streamflow records. In the paper, the researchers wrote: “Our proposed model achieved state-of-the-art performance in …
Since its release in August last year, Pangu has revolutionised weather forecasting, offering quicker and more accurate predictions than traditional meteorological methods. Pangu-Weather first burst onto the scene in July 2023, when a paper detailing the AI model was published in the journal, Nature. A month later, it was launched on the European Centre for …
Image Credits: Neara Over the past few decades, extreme weather events have not only become more severe, but are also occurring more frequently. Neara is focused on enabling utility companies and energy providers to create models of their power networks and anything that might affect them, like wildfires or flooding. The Redfern, New South Wales, …
The recent catastrophic wildfire in Hawaii is an example of climate change driving compound events. AFP via Getty Images The past few weeks have brought light to the stark increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather, including hurricanes, heat waves and wildfires. These are part of a new and alarming trend in which …
The Uncertain Future of Antarctica A groundbreaking research paper by the University of Exeter reveals that the pristine continent of Antarctica is facing an uncertain future in terms of its oceans, atmosphere, and ecology. Climate change is causing extreme weather events in this southernmost region, which in turn impacts global sea levels and ecosystems (source). …