Efficient time synchronization of sensor networks by means of time series analysis

Wireless sensor networks have many applications, ranging from industrial process automation to environmental monitoring. Researchers at the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt have recently developed a time synchronization technique and have carried out experimental performance testing. The method developed learns the behavior of the sensor clocks, making it particularly efficient in terms of energy and computational resources.

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Grasslands hold potential for increased food production

Managing grazing on grasslands in a more efficient way could significantly increase global milk and meat production or free up land for other uses.

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Selfies, erotische Filme und politische Clowns

Der Schwerpunkt „Visuelle Kultur“ veranstaltet am 13. Jänner 2017 ganztägig einen Forschungstag, bei dem zahlreiche Vorträge und Workshops geboten werden. Den Abschluss des Tages bildet ein Kurzfilmfestival.

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China: CO₂ footprint of wealthy households reaches European level

Between 2007 and 2012 the overall CO₂footprint of Chinese households increased by 19 per cent. 75 per cent of this gain can be attributed to increased levels of consumption by the middle classes and the wealthy. The top income groups have now reached the level of the average European, while two thirds of the population remain on the very lowest level. As a result of the changing Chinese lifestyles, there is now a need for political interventions, in order to manage the impact on climate change. A recent publication in Nature Climate Change explores these developments.

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