Birders know you can recognize individual birds. Can a computer scientist train a machine to do so?
I Used Facial Recognition Technology on Birds
December 7, 2018 •
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What the National Climate Assessment Means for the Bay Area
December 4, 2018 •
We’re living the climate change, and what’s coming is more of the same, just worse.
Are Daddy Longlegs Actually the Most Venomous Animal on Earth?
November 27, 2018 •
And what even is a daddy longlegs?
A Coyote Snatches a Mountain Lion’s Meal
November 20, 2018 •
A coyote won’t pass up a free meal — so long as it’s safe.
How Fierce Fall and Winter Winds Help Fuel California Fires
November 16, 2018 •
It is crucial to understand the role winds play in California fires.
Humpback Whales Feed in San Francisco Bay Through November
November 13, 2018 •
A humpback whale surfaces underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on Nov. 9, 2018. To learn more about Bay whale, dolphin and porpoise sightings visit the Golden Gate Cetacean Watch on Facebook. (Photo by Bill Keener, Golden Gate Cetacean Research) No … Read more
Where are the Best Bay Area Birdwatching Spots for Fall and Winter?
November 13, 2018 •
A reader asks about spotting fall and winter birds.
Human Noise Bothers Outdoor Visitors. What About Wildlife?
November 7, 2018 •
A sensory ecologist explains what we know and what we don’t about human noise in the outdoors.
Racial and Ethnic Minorities are More Vulnerable to Wildfires
November 6, 2018 •
Some people are more affected by wildfires than others
Will It Ever Rain Again? The Models Say “Whoa”
November 1, 2018 •
The emotional toll of drought and climate anxiety, as expressed in animated GIFs on a weather discussion blog.