In Australia, a partnership between inventors, firefighters, and academics is leading to the development of powerful drones for managing bushfires, with the advanced 3.6 metre Volanti model by Australian company Carbonix being showcased for its ability to fight wildfires in Canada even in darkness. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is expected to enhance fire detection and response, particularly in remote areas, as extreme fire weather and longer fire seasons are predicted to continue due to climate change. A “paradigm shift in fire management” is deemed necessary by experts to integrate advanced technology and knowledge for early detection and rapid response to prevent fires from escalating to catastrophic levels.
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Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory
Summary Richie Mo'unga led Brave Lupus Tokyo to an 18-13 victory over Bernard Foley's Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay in the Japan Rugby League One final, securing his second title in Japan and eighth overall. Mo'unga scored early and contributed with a penalty goal, while the match saw Brave Lupus extend their lead after halftime. Despite a late try from Foley's Spears, Brave Lupus defended well to clinch back-to-back championships, watched by 51,009 fans, while former Wallabies...
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