Using deep learning to image the Earth's planetary boundary layer

Phys.org— Although the troposphere is often thought of as the closest layer of the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, the planetary boundary layer (PBL)—the lowest layer of the troposphere—is actually the part that most significantly influences weather near the surface. In the 2018 planetary science decadal survey, the PBL was raised as an important scientific issue that has the potential to enhance storm forecasting and improve climate projections.

Search Engine Land—Structure, consume, learn and retire: Google’s pattern of learning. Google's cyclical process of giving us capabilities only to later remove them, seems to be a core part of its strategy.

9to5Mac—Here’s where you can use your iPhone as your digital driver’s license or ID so far. Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license all the way back in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards. So far, very few U.S. states actually let you add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. However, there are more states without Wallet support where your iPhone can still become your driver’s license. more

The Federalist—To Celebrate Earth Day, The White House Locks Off More Alaskan Earth From American Use. Alaska has suffered from more environmental meddling from Washington bureaucrats than any other state in the country.