ScienceTechnology

New Satellite Algorithm Enhances Coastal Water Monitoring with Temperature Adjustments

Scientists have developed an enhanced atmospheric correction algorithm that accounts for seawater temperature variations, dramatically improving satellite-based water quality monitoring. The innovation addresses long-standing accuracy issues in turbid coastal regions where traditional methods fall short.

Breakthrough in Ocean Color Satellite Accuracy

Researchers have developed an improved atmospheric correction algorithm that significantly enhances the accuracy of ocean color satellite data in coastal regions, according to reports published in the Journal of Remote Sensing. The new method, called ACiter-T, incorporates seawater temperature adjustments to address longstanding limitations in water quality monitoring from space.

Business

Workplace Political Discussions Creating Tension and Division, New Research Reveals

A comprehensive workplace study reveals political discussions are creating significant tension among coworkers. The research shows most employees prefer to keep politics out of the workplace entirely, with many reporting negative consequences from these exchanges.

Workplace Political Discussions Generate Widespread Discomfort

New research indicates that political conversations are creating significant tension in American workplaces, with a majority of employees now expressing preference for keeping politics out of professional environments entirely. According to reports from job platform Monster’s recent “Navigating Politics in the Workplace” survey, 60% of respondents believe discussions about politics at work should be completely avoided.

AIBusiness

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Bets on Human Sales Force Amid AI Expansion, Plans to Hire Thousands

In a surprising stance from a company heavily invested in artificial intelligence, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff asserts that AI cannot replace human sales professionals. The tech leader announced plans to expand his sales force to 20,000 account executives, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human connection in sales.

AI Investment Meets Human Sales Expansion

Despite Salesforce positioning itself as the “#1 AI CRM” and making substantial artificial intelligence investments, CEO Marc Benioff maintains that AI will not replace human salespeople, according to reports. In what appears to be a counterintuitive strategy, the company is aggressively expanding its sales force while simultaneously advancing its AI capabilities.

EnvironmentPolicy

Mississippi Community Files Lawsuit Against UK Energy Firm Over Biomass Plant Pollution Permit

A predominantly Black, low-income community in Mississippi is taking legal action against a UK-owned biomass company following regulatory approval for expanded emissions. Residents report ongoing health issues and environmental concerns linked to the wood pellet production facility that exports fuel to England.

Legal Challenge Against Biomass Plant Emissions

Residents of Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against Drax Biomass after state regulators granted the company permission to become a “major source” of hazardous air pollution, according to reports. The legal action comes from the 900-person town of Gloster, where community members allege they’ve suffered serious health consequences from the facility’s operations.