New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Calculations show that nerve fibres in the brain could emit pairs of entangled particles, and this quantum phenomenon might explain how different parts of the brain work together
Ocean Conservancy
JULY 31, 2024
Recently, my work cleaning up and preventing plastic pollution took me to one of Earth’s most stunning and rugged places: the shores of Patagonia in Southern Argentina. You might be asking yourself, “How much plastic can there really be in such a remote corner of the globe?” The sad truth is that plastic pollution travels far and wide and is now found in areas hardly frequented by humans.
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New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
An analysis of people who were hospitalised with covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic has revealed that the ongoing decline in their cognitive abilities is the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points
PA Environment Daily
JULY 31, 2024
Revitalization of fly fishing is beginning in Hughesville, Lycoming County under the guidance of David Weigle and a partnership with RiverStewards. ”We create moments for students to discover the love of fly fishing while building a community that creates curiosity, purpose, and giving back,” said Weigle, the club advisor, describing the mission of Hughesville Fly Fishing Club.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Fossils found 50 and 100 years ago seemed to pinpoint the moment humanity emerged – but defining a human has turned out to be far trickier than we thought
PA Environment Daily
JULY 31, 2024
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate Fall Voting Schedule -- September
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
National Law Center
JULY 31, 2024
by Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator Webinars are a key component of the NALC’s mission as the nation’s. The post Recent, upcoming NALC webinars feature wide variety of topics appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Permanently shadowed regions on the moon are the perfect spots for preserving deep-frozen organisms, although questions remain about how easy it would be to access them
Environmental News Bits
JULY 31, 2024
Chauhan, S., Taksal, P. A., Chowdhury, S., Bhattacharya, J., & Dubey, B. K. (2024). Unveiling Biochar Quality Index: A Factor Analysis Mediated Ranking Approach to Select Best Ranked Biochar for Adsorptive Removal of Sulfamethoxazole. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 63(27), 12126–12144.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
An ordinary-looking valley has a secret – each of its neighbours is 20 years removed in time. Scott Alexander Howard's debut is heartfelt and deeply enjoyable, says Emily H.
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
Scientific American
JULY 31, 2024
The nerd culture powerhouse is rebranding its elves, dwarfs and orcs, previously referred to as races, and moving towards use of the term species
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Neal Haddaway's photographs show how flesh-footed shearwater chicks on a beautiful island in the Tasman Sea are in danger from mounting marine plastic pollution
Enviromental Defense
JULY 31, 2024
Support also strong for further government action on plastics Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – A July poll commissioned by Environmental Defence, and conducted by Abacus Data confirms that the overwhelming majority of people across Canada — 84 per cent — want less single-use plastic in the grocery store.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Fossils found 50 and 100 years ago seemed to pinpoint the moment humanity emerged – but defining a human has turned out to be far trickier than we thought
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.
Scientific American
JULY 31, 2024
NASA’s NEOWISE telescope has searched for asteroids, brown dwarfs and luminous galaxies.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Two studies have linked "problematic smartphone use" to higher rates of anxiety, depression and insomnia among teenagers, but the researchers haven't shown that excessively using such devices directly causes these issues
PA Environment Daily
JULY 31, 2024
On July 30, the PJM Interconnection announced the results of its 2025/26 capacity auction, which revealed that costs will be roughly seven times greater than in 2024/25. [ Read more here.] The total capacity bill for the region will increase from $2.4 billion to about $14.7 billion, which could increase retail power bills by as much as 29% starting mid-2025.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Fourteen modifiable risk factors are behind nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide, a report claims, but genetics and old age are the main causes of the condition
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
Scientific American
JULY 31, 2024
Climate change-driven heat endangers Olympians.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
The amazing rise of RNA to delivering precise gene editing and its potential to unlock life's biggest secrets is told in The Catalyst by Nobel prizewinner Thomas Cech, who was a big part of the story
PA Environment Daily
JULY 31, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host a September 24 webinar on Community Forestry - TreeKeeper - A Tool For Tree Canopy Management from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Join us as Celine Colbert from DCNR Bureau of Forestry leads us through DCNR TreeKeeper , developed by Davey Resource Group. [ Read more here ] This user-friendly online tool enables community tree managers to visualize canopy assessment results and plan future community forest management efforts by mapping their inventories using this free cloud
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
The graft involved in trying to bring the peregrine falcon, Hawaiian crow and California condor back from the brink in the US makes for compelling reading in Feather Trails by Sophie Osborn
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A Greener Life
JULY 31, 2024
A solar engineer at work in Laindeha, Indonesia. Photo credit: Dita Alangkara / AP / Alamy. By Fidelis Eka Satriastanti, Tyler Roney, Soraya Kishtwari Dialogue Earth looks at Southeast Asia’s evolving landscape of solar energy adoption, from achievements to hurdles and future aspirations. Sunny Southeast Asia has made significant strides in solar energy, with solar farm capacity exceeding 20 gigawatts (GW) across ASEAN countries.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
It is nearly time for one of astronomy's top annual sights – the Perseid meteor shower.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 31, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host a full-day Managing Invasive Plants Workshop in State College on August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Arboretum at Penn State. Join us for a comprehensive workshop tailored to equip landowners and professionals with the skills to identify and treat invasive plants in natural areas and rights-of-way. Gain practical knowledge and experience through demonstrations designed to enhance your expertise in invasive plant management.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Feedback digs into a study on whether earthworms might provide the nutritional answer in the case of a global famine, and discovers a can of worms
Environmental News Bits
JULY 31, 2024
Forrester, S.P., Montañés, C.C., O’Shaughnessy, E. et al. “Modeling the potential effects of rooftop solar on household energy burden in the United States.” Nature Communications 15, 4676 (2024).
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
Of course the games should go after those who use performance-enhancing drugs to gain an advantage, but stamping out such abuses won't create a truly level playing field
Environmental News Bits
JULY 31, 2024
Yang, H., Wang, J., Mo, R., Hu, P., Liu, X., Liu, Y., Cui, J., & Xiao, Y. (2025). An intelligent approach: Integrating ChatGPT for experiment planning in biochar immobilization of soil cadmium. Separation and Purification Technology, 352, 128170.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
The Arctic Ocean I trekked across 21 years ago is melting fast, becoming a potential shipping super-highway.
Nanotech
JULY 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced the release of the first two parts of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) State-of-Industry Report. Released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in partnership with BETO, the report focuses on how to achieve the near-term fuel production goals set forth in the SAF Grand Challenge, a joint effort between DOE, the U.S.
New Scientist
JULY 31, 2024
The Conservative party's war on the environment cost them dearly in the UK election.
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