Good News Roundup - 3/15
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Pete Kelly
Friday, March 15th, 2024 1:04pm
Here are some good news stories going into the weekend! This week all of our stories are about the positives of artificial intelligence thanks to Freethink!
- AI is helping replant forests in Brazil! AI is able to use drones to pinpoint and drop seeds in hard-to-reach areas, and can drop 180 seed capsules every minute. That's roughly 100 times faster than humans!
- AI is helping with recycling! A UK startup has developed an AI system that analyzes recycling facilities that can help recover and recycle more waste that currently ends up in landfills. The company says they've identified over 85 tons of material that could be recovered.
- AI is helping with melting icebergs! AI has been trained to map icebergs and measure changes in them roughly 10,000 times faster than humanly possible! This will allow scientists to learn more about them and potentially start proactive measures to slow their melting.
Read more about these stories and more here!
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Local Madness: Regional HS teams play for state titles this weekendSection 2 is sending 10 total teams to Troy and Binghamton this weekend!
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How to Watch and Listen to Siena vs. Duke in the NCAA TournamentThursday is a BIG day for Saints fans!
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Albany Film Festival Returns for Sixth YearThe event is free and open to the public
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Heads Up: Burn Ban begins today!With winter's snows receding, a reminder that the burn ban across New York State has begun.
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Albany Parade Day: Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, and What to KnowIt's going to be a busy Parade Day in downtown Albany
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Rollover on the NorthwayHeads up if you're heading north in Saratoga County
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Dash Cam Video Catches High Speed Chase on the NorthwayNo word on exact speeds, but VERY VERY VERY fast
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Major Flooding Shuts Down Popular Downtown Albany RestaurantWant some oysters? It's gonna be a minute.
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Siena Wins MAAC Title, Going DancingIt's the first trip to the big dance for the Saints since 2010
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Albany Getting a New 24-Hour RestaurantIt's 3am and you're hungry - now you've got a spot downtown
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Siena Playing for the MAAC Championship Tonight — Here’s How to Watch or Listen
It's a big night for Saints fans!
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Proctors Collaborative Unveils 2026–27 Theatre SeasonsProctors in Schenectady is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary season.
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Red Hot Chilli PipersCeltic rock band from Scotland don't miss the Red Hot Chilli Pipers live Troy Savings Bank Music Hall on March 18th at 7:30p!! Formed in 2002, the band beca...
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