How quantum entanglement really works and why we accept its weirdness
New Scientist
MAY 22, 2024
Subatomic particles can appear to instantly influence one another, no matter how far apart they are.
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The Great Solar Storm of 2024 May Have Made the Strongest Auroras in Centuries
Scientific American
MAY 22, 2024
Northern and southern lights produced by a recent bout of severe space weather may rival the most intense auroras of the past 500 years
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Ancient viruses in the human genome linked to mental health conditions
New Scientist
MAY 22, 2024
People with higher genetic risk for depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are more likely to have unusual activity levels of "fossil viruses" in their genomes
Could Putting Neosporin in Your Nose Fend Off COVID?
Scientific American
MAY 22, 2024
People may someday have a surprisingly familiar tool to prevent viral infections: one of the antibiotics found in a common ointment
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Cattle used for cuddling therapy may prefer women over men
New Scientist
MAY 22, 2024
Cattle seem to be more willing to lick and accept food from women, and are more likely to act aggressively around men
The Ontario Government’s Anti-Density Bill 185 is so Extreme and Corrupt that even Density Opponents are Concerned
Enviromental Defense
MAY 22, 2024
Statement from Phil Pothen, Land Use and Land Development program manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – The Ontario government’s latest attempt to kneecap efforts to build more homes in neighbourhoods – and supercharge suburban sprawl – is so extreme that even some long-time opponents of density are joining the opposition.
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A “Zombie Expert” Shares Advice on How to Survive the Apocalypse
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Why viewing cancer as an ecosystem could lead to better treatments
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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Innovative Thinking Could Make New Sickle Cell Treatments More Accessible
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Zero-carbon cement process could slash emissions from construction
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The ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: An introduction into the joint blog symposium
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MAY 22, 2024
On May 21, 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered a long-awaited Advisory Opinion on climate change and international law. This marks the first time that an international tribunal has issued an advisory opinion on State obligations regarding climate change mitigation. The Advisory Opinion addresses several key questions regarding application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in the context of climate change, including the interact
Modern soldiers test ancient Greek armour to show it worked for war
New Scientist
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An experiment inspired by Homer’s description of combat in The Iliad tested the capabilities of the Dendra armour suit from Greece’s Bronze Age
Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
Are the Microplastics Found in Testicles a Health Danger?
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Could mental health conditions be 'transmitted' among teen classmates?
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MAY 22, 2024
The largest study yet looking at whether conditions such as depression and anxiety could spread between teenagers finds that one person in a class being diagnosed is linked with a higher risk for their classmates
Countries Must Cut Climate Pollution, Ocean Court Rules
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MAY 22, 2024
In its first climate change case, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea determined that a global ocean convention extends to greenhouse gases, meaning countries have an obligation to reduce them
Quantum to cosmos: Why scale is vital to our understanding of reality
New Scientist
MAY 22, 2024
From the vastness of the universe to the infinitesimal particles that comprise it, extremes of scale defy comprehension – and present a problem for physicists seeking a unified theory of everything
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
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PA Wilds Center Announces 2024 PA Wilds Champion Award Winners; Recognition Dinner July 25
PA Environment Daily
MAY 22, 2024
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Source of the sun’s magnetic field may hide right under its surface
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MAY 22, 2024
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Havana Syndrome: We Don’t Need to Choose Between Brain Injury And ‘Mass Hysteria’
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Puzzling Havana Syndrome injuries that have afflicted U.S.
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PA Parks & Forests Foundation Recognizes 2024 Award Recipients
PA Environment Daily
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The PA Parks and Forests Foundation held its 15th Annual Awards Banquet and celebrated 13 award recipients for their outstanding stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state park and state forest system at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County on May 14, 2024. The annual event brought together individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state, including Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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To avoid the worst effects of climate change, the world must balance carbon emissions with carbon sinks by 2050.
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On May 22, Duquesne Light Company released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , which discloses the company’s performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance. This is DLC’s second annual ESG report and, for the first time, discloses year-over-year performance metrics from a 2022 baseline.
Could we live in tree cities grown from giant sequoia in the future?
New Scientist
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This week our new Future Chronicles column, which explores an imagined history of inventions of the future, visits carbon negative cities: forest homes grown from giant sequoia, genetically engineered for rapid growth.
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PA Environment Daily
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On May 22, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $980,256 in Environmental Education Grants to 56 projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Nearly all of the projects will support people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution.
How do you tell apart seemingly identical fanged frogs from Thailand?
New Scientist
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Feedback is delighted to learn that there is a better approach to distinguishing different types of fanged frogs than just looking at them
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 22, 2024
On May 22, the US Environmental Protection Agency published notice it is accepting comments on a draft permit renewal for the oil and gas wastewater injection well operated by Seneca Resources Company, LLC in Highland Township, Elk County. EPA will hold the virtual public hearing only if EPA receives requests from the public to do so. EPA said an in-person hearing will not take place.
Early humans took northern route to Australia, cave find suggests
New Scientist
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An excavation on Timor reveals humans first settled on the island 44,000 years ago, long after the earliest occupation of Australia – suggesting migration to the latter took another route
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PA Environment Daily
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