Trees appear passive, but their role in Earth’s ecosystems is defined by competitive advantages and long-term strategy. Different species invest in growth rate, durability, reproduction, and ...

Abstract: We present a novel acoustic camera simulator that generates realistic sonar images by incorporating recursive ray tracing and sonar artifact modeling and provides various ground truth labels ...

ABSTRACT: The idea is that inside the phase of a wave, there exists a variational structure. This allows a correspondence with Hamiltonian Mechanics. This allows a correspondence between waves and ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. The old tree had survived plenty. Branches tangled in power lines. Dogs ...

Emerald ash borers (Agrilus planipennis) are one of those invasive pests you should always kill on sight. Also known as EAB, they are responsible for the destruction of millions of ash trees in North ...

On Aug. 14, 2021, a cloud of smoke rose over El Dorado County. Within hours, strong winds and dry conditions transformed that plume into a raging firestorm. The Caldor Fire would go on to burn more ...

Summers in Boulder are hot and getting hotter. But the large trees that occupy the city’s parks, yards and green spaces can provide a welcome patch of shade for pedestrians, critters and understory ...

In the wake of January’s devastating firestorms in Los Angeles County, and with another Santa Ana wind season soon to begin, wildfire mitigation is at the top of the agenda in Southern California.

Humans can remember various types of information, including facts, dates, events and even intricate narratives. Understanding how meaningful stories are stored in people's memory has been a key ...