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Royal Caribbean Group Extends Collaboration to Capture Critical Ocean Conservation Data Onboard Ships

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation. Collaborating with key program partners including the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the program's renewal on World Oceans Day builds on over 20 years of groundbreaking ocean and marine life research from Royal Caribbean Group ships. 

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  • MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope , an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation.
  • "At Royal Caribbean Group, every day is World Oceans Day – and we are thrilled to renew a program as impactful to oceanic research as OceanScope," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
  • Extending OceanScope on Royal Caribbean Group ships helps ensure ongoing monitoring and changes of key ocean and atmospheric processes in critical ecosystems.
  • "In particular, the CO2, surface temperature and salinity data from Royal Caribbean Group's ships are major contributors to these ocean observing networks to determine the ocean's carbon sink strength and ocean acidification."

Royal Caribbean Group Extends Collaboration to Capture Critical Ocean Conservation Data Onboard Ships

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023

MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation. Collaborating with key program partners including the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the program's renewal on World Oceans Day builds on over 20 years of groundbreaking ocean and marine life research from Royal Caribbean Group ships. 

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  • MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope , an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation.
  • "At Royal Caribbean Group, every day is World Oceans Day – and we are thrilled to renew a program as impactful to oceanic research as OceanScope," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
  • Extending OceanScope on Royal Caribbean Group ships helps ensure ongoing monitoring and changes of key ocean and atmospheric processes in critical ecosystems.
  • "In particular, the CO2, surface temperature and salinity data from Royal Caribbean Group's ships are major contributors to these ocean observing networks to determine the ocean's carbon sink strength and ocean acidification."

Quantum Sensing Breakthrough: Infleqtion Unveils the Future of Resilient Navigation

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infleqtion, the world's quantum information company, is proud to announce breakthrough progress in advancing the field of quantum navigation by a University Colorado team in work supported by Infleqtion and the National Science Foundation. The team demonstrated the world's first software-configured, quantum-enabled high-performance accelerometer by combining machine learning with quantum sensing. It is designed for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) applications that operate under accelerations up to several tens of times the Earth's gravity (g).

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  • BOULDER, Colo., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infleqtion , the world's quantum information company, is proud to announce breakthrough progress in advancing the field of quantum navigation by a University Colorado team in work supported by Infleqtion and the National Science Foundation.
  • The team demonstrated the world's first software-configured, quantum-enabled high-performance accelerometer by combining machine learning with quantum sensing.
  • It is designed for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) applications that operate under accelerations up to several tens of times the Earth's gravity (g).
  • These results highlight the future of quantum sensing as a high-precision alternative to satellite-based GPS signals, addressing vulnerabilities associated with GPS denial or spoofing tactics employed by adversaries.

Huawei, IUCN and Global Partners Highlight Latest Technology for Nature Protection

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Monday, June 5, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, Huawei and IUCN highlighted smart solutions for supporting effective and fair management and governance of protected and conserved areas, and the growing importance of technology in tracking threatened species and protecting their natural habitats.

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  • Huawei and IUCN outlined a vision for protected and conserved areas, to leverage digital technology to help achieve global biodiversity goals.
  • The key to wildlife protection is understanding distribution, behaviors, seasonal trends of species, and how human activities may impact their patterns.
  • This blueprint proposes a comprehensive solution architecture for smart protected areas based on the latest developments in digital technology.
  • Our original intention is to sum up the practice of science and technology in helping protect nature and to work with partners to promote the intelligent construction of more nature reserves."

Huawei, IUCN and Global Partners Highlight Latest Technology for Nature Protection

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Monday, June 5, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, Huawei and IUCN highlighted smart solutions for supporting effective and fair management and governance of protected and conserved areas, and the growing importance of technology in tracking threatened species and protecting their natural habitats.

Key Points: 
  • Huawei and IUCN outlined a vision for protected and conserved areas, to leverage digital technology to help achieve global biodiversity goals.
  • The key to wildlife protection is understanding distribution, behaviors, seasonal trends of species, and how human activities may impact their patterns.
  • This blueprint proposes a comprehensive solution architecture for smart protected areas based on the latest developments in digital technology.
  • Our original intention is to sum up the practice of science and technology in helping protect nature and to work with partners to promote the intelligent construction of more nature reserves."

NUVIEW Advances Support Towards Climate and Environmental Mission

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Monday, June 5, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NUVIEW, an Earth observation company focused on geospatial technology, today announced investor support from actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio who joined the consortium of investors, led by MaC Venture Capital, along with Broom Ventures, Cortado, Florida Funders, Industrious, Liquid2, and Veto Capital to help build the world's first commercial LiDAR, light detection and ranging, satellite constellation. NUVIEW seeks to map the Earth's entire land surface in real 3D for the first time and then repeating it annually.

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  • NUVIEW seeks to map the Earth's entire land surface in real 3D for the first time and then repeating it annually.
  • NUVIEW's LiDAR systems will generate first-time, centimeter-level accurate representations of the Earth, allowing for applications important in the fight against climate change.
  • "We are thrilled to have Mr. DiCaprio's support and other environmental advocates onboard that share our NUVIEW values to address global environmental challenges," said Clint Graumann, CEO and Co-Founder of NUVIEW.
  • NUVIEW aims to accelerate global efforts to protect the environment and preserve our planet's biodiversity by fostering collaboration and information-sharing among stakeholders.

NUVIEW Advances Support Towards Climate and Environmental Mission

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 5, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NUVIEW, an Earth observation company focused on geospatial technology, today announced investor support from actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio who joined the consortium of investors, led by MaC Venture Capital, along with Broom Ventures, Cortado, Florida Funders, Industrious, Liquid2, and Veto Capital to help build the world's first commercial LiDAR, light detection and ranging, satellite constellation. NUVIEW seeks to map the Earth's entire land surface in real 3D for the first time and then repeating it annually.

Key Points: 
  • NUVIEW seeks to map the Earth's entire land surface in real 3D for the first time and then repeating it annually.
  • NUVIEW's LiDAR systems will generate first-time, centimeter-level accurate representations of the Earth, allowing for applications important in the fight against climate change.
  • "We are thrilled to have Mr. DiCaprio's support and other environmental advocates onboard that share our NUVIEW values to address global environmental challenges," said Clint Graumann, CEO and Co-Founder of NUVIEW.
  • NUVIEW is committed to ensuring that our premier technology contributes to a more sustainable future for our planet."

What are meteorites? I visit and study the craters they've left across our planet

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

For the most part, the asteroids quietly orbit the Sun – but sometimes they collide with each other or the planets and their moons.

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  • For the most part, the asteroids quietly orbit the Sun – but sometimes they collide with each other or the planets and their moons.
  • Some planets are more pockmarked with craters than others: the Moon is covered with thousands but the Earth has only 200 confirmed meteorite craters.
  • Second, 70% of Earth is covered with water – we can only see craters on land.
  • Thus, studying impact craters can broaden our understanding of the Earth’s evolution and life, as well its possible future.

Studying impactites

    • It is the world’s oldest and largest known impact structure, dating back some 2 billion years and spanning between 180km and 300km in diameter.
    • That spot of collision is what’s known as an impact crater; the ground around and below it is full of rocks called impactites.
    • These cannot be found anywhere else: impactites are not formed by any natural processes, only by meteorite impacts.
    • Read more:
      Glass beads in lunar soil reveal ancient asteroid bombardments on the Moon and Earth

Cutting-edge technology

    • A technology called transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is driving the latest research in this field.
    • It has been used for a few decades but, in recent years, there have been big improvements in its quality and precision.
    • This technology is opening the door to an entirely new world of impactite study.

Bird Announces Its Commitment to Sustainability by Planting Trees in Indianapolis

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Friday, June 2, 2023

With Bird's commitment to a more sustainable future at the forefront of its operations, the company remains focused on reducing gas-powered car trips, decreasing traffic congestion, and lowering carbon emissions. For the past four years in Indianapolis, Bird riders have taken over one million rides, using Bird e-scooters and e-bikes to get to work, run errands, meet friends, and connect to public transit--culminating in a 127 metric ton reduction of CO2 emissions.

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  • This June, Bird is partnering with One Tree Planted to donate money from every ride taken in Indianapolis, Indiana to plant trees locally.
  • By choosing to ride Bird, Indianapolis riders are actively choosing sustainable transport, and giving back to their community.
  • Planting trees is consistently identified as one of the most effective methods to combat the detrimental consequences of climate change.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Bird US on an urban forestry project located in an Indianapolis neighborhood.

DeepPower CEO Andrew Van Noy Visits University of Oklahoma for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Friday, June 2, 2023

It is designed to be a testbed for the new breakthrough deep drilling technology that DeepPower is working on with OU.

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  • It is designed to be a testbed for the new breakthrough deep drilling technology that DeepPower is working on with OU.
  • Initial design modeling suggests the new drilling technology can drill 300% faster than competing millimeter-wave technology and 600% faster than conventional methods.
  • If we could just tap 0.1% of the Earth’s heat, we could power the world for 2 million years," said Van Noy.
  • Interim Dean of the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy at the University of Oklahoma, John Antonio, was also in attendance.