We've glimpsed something that behaves like a particle of gravity
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
Gravitons, the particles thought to carry gravity, have never been seen in space – but something very similar has been detected in a semiconductor
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Does Long-Term Benadryl Use Increase Dementia Risk?
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
Benadryl, which contains diphenhydramine, is a drugstore mainstay and just one medication out of many that could possibly damage brain health
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As the Climate Crisis Worsens, the Federal Government in Canada Continues to Give Billions in Funding for Fossil Fuels.
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 27, 2024
New analysis from Environmental Defence reveals that despite federal government promises, funding to the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries remains high Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – New analysis released today by Environmental Defence reveals Canada’s federal government provided at least $18.6 billion to the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries in 2023 alone – a substantial amount of taxpayer money that went towards making it chea
Spreading rock dust on farms boosts crop yields and captures CO2
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
We already have evidence that rock dust can remove carbon dioxide from the air – now there are signs that spreading the dust on farm fields also enhances crop growth
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.
Why Do Colors Change during a Solar Eclipse?
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
When the moon fully eclipses the sun, it’s not just the sky that changes.
How mastering the art of being alone can boost your mental health
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
We are finally getting to grips with why solitude is so important.
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Most accurate clock ever can tick for 40 billion years without error
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
The record for the most accurate clock has been broken in an experiment with strontium atoms almost as cold as absolute zero, and it is twice as accurate as any predecessor
Sinking Coastal Lands Will Exacerbate the Flooding from Sea Level Rise in 24 US Cities, New Research Shows
Inside Climate News
MARCH 27, 2024
In the affected cities, as many as 500,000 people and one in every 35 properties could be impacted by the flooding, and communities of color face disproportionate effects. By Moriah McDonald Flooding could affect one out of every 50 residents in 24 coastal cities in the United States by the year 2050, a study led by Virginia Tech researchers suggests.
Antibody therapy makes the immune systems of old mice young again
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
A novel antibody therapy makes the immune system of old mice appear younger, allowing the animals to better fend off infections and reduce inflammation
Solar Eclipse Experiment Will Fly a Kite to Avoid Cloudy Skies
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
A kite-borne experiment will observe the sun’s mysterious corona during the upcoming total solar eclipse
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
Why ivy growing on your walls may actually be beneficial
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
Long considered damaging to walls, a living coating of ivy can actually stabilise temperature and humidity and lower your energy bills, finds James Wong
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Wreaks Havoc on Coal, Car Supply Chains
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
The sudden destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore has implications for some of the largest U.S.
New view of our galaxy's black hole reveals a swirling magnetic field
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
The black hole at the centre of our galaxy, known as Sagittarius A*, has been captured in polarised light to reveal its magnetic field
California’s Latino Communities Most at Risk From Exposure to Brain-Damaging Weed Killer
Inside Climate News
MARCH 27, 2024
Growers’ use of the neurotoxic weed killer paraquat is concentrated in just five agricultural counties, leaving low-income Latinos disproportionately exposed to a chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease, a new analysis shows. By Liza Gross Evidence linking one of the nation’s most widely used commercial weed killers to Parkinson’s disease first emerged in the 1980s.
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.
How Animal Brains Tell Friends from Strangers
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
A small section of the mouse brain’s hippocampus uses specific neural codes to denote social familiarity and identity
Early galaxy seen by JWST contains giant young stars and supernovae
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
The light signature from GLASS-z12, one of the most distant galaxies we have ever seen, suggests some of its stars have already exploded as supernovae
Viral Genetics Confirms What On-the-Ground Activists Knew Early in the Mpox Outbreak
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
Molecular biology could have changed the mpox epidemic—and could stop future outbreaks
Nuclear War, A scenario review: What if the US faces a first strike?
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
Annie Jacobsen's unusually detailed account of our nuclear past and present is a terrifying look at what would happen if a nuclear power attacked the US
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
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.
Mucus Saves Your Life Every Day
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
The slimy substance is so powerful that doctors once made hog stomach mucus milkshakes to treat ulcers.
Why you should always yell at the ref - according to science
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
Feedback is inspired by new research suggesting that the decision-making of referees at baseball games was influenced by criticism from spectators
Global Warming Is Slowing the Earth’s Rotation
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
Drastic polar ice melt is slowing Earth’s rotation, counteracting a speedup from the planet’s liquid outer core.
AI chatbots are improving at an even faster rate than computer chips
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
The large language models behind AI chatbots are developing so rapidly that after eight months, a model only needs half the computing power to hit the same benchmark score - which is much faster than the rate at which computer chips improve
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Elizabeth Tinsley: Bats are avoiding solar sites
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 27, 2024
Shortlisted for the 2023 Southwood Prize Elizabeth Tinsley talks us through how she and colleagues conducted a paired study at 19 ground-mounted solar PV developments in southwest England. Through the use of static detectors to record bat echolocation calls and the development of generalised linear mixed-effect models, it was determined that ground-mounted solar photovoltaic developments have a significant negative effect on bat activity.
Some of the greatest cosmic discoveries have come about by accident
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
The universe has been surprising us ever since we first looked into the cosmic darkness.
How Visually Impaired People Can Experience Solar Eclipses
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
Scientists have created a guide to the 2024 total solar eclipse for the visually impaired that includes tactile graphics
Is every species necessary or can we let some die out?
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
There are thousands of species at risk of extinction, and we can’t save them all – how do conservationists think about which ones to focus on?
Rule Will Cut Methane Waste from Federal Lands Drilling
NRDC
MARCH 27, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management published a final methane waste rule that will compliment EPA’s efforts to target a major contributor to climate change.
Spaceman review: Adam Sandler is a serious star as a lonely astronaut
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
An astronaut on a journey far from home appears to be losing his grip.
Rule Will Cut Methane Pollution from Federal Lands Drilling
NRDC
MARCH 27, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management published a final methane waste rule that will compliment EPA’s efforts to target a major contributor to climate change.
This robot predicts when you're going to smile – and smiles back
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
An AI-powered robot named Emo watches people’s facial expressions and tries to match them, in an effort to make robots more relatable
'Uncertain,' a New Podcast Series on the Joys of Not Knowing
Scientific American
MARCH 27, 2024
Does the word "uncertainty" make you nervous ? Would you say it kinda describes the state of the world these days? Enter Uncertain , a new limited podcast series from Scientific American, that will change the way you think about that word.
NASA’s Artemis astronauts will try to grow plants on the moon
New Scientist
MARCH 27, 2024
Three experiments have been selected to fly to the moon alongside NASA’s Artemis III astronauts, all designed to help with future long-term stays on the moon and eventually Mars
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