Scientists Engineer Crops to Consume More Carbon Dioxide
Yale E360
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
US regulators are expected to approve a disease-resistant pig breed in 2025, opening the door to wider adoption of gene-edited farm animals and crops
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Parker Solar Probe will swoop just 6.1 million kilometers above the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Smoke lofted into the upper atmosphere on towering pyrocumulonimbus clouds can spread around the globe and affect the climate
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Opt for lighter, cheaper wine to dodge headaches this holiday season
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
From Fireflys Blue Ghost lander to SpaceXs Starship Human Landing System, around a dozen spacecraft teams have their sights on the moon
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Artificial intelligence wastes an extraordinary amount of energy - but running every computer calculation twice, first forwards and then backwards, could drastically curb that problem
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Researchers are learning what causes Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can appear to warp bodies, time and reality itself
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The geometric Langlands conjecture poses deep questions for mathematicians, and a 1000-page proof published this year has left them both celebrating and puzzled
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Physicians for Social Responsibility- PA will host a January 22 webinar on How To Talk To Your Doctor About Environmental Threats To Your Health from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join physicians and patients as presenters discuss the ways the environment can impact your health, the barriers to environmental medicine and offer solutions for providers and patients to increase communication and improve outcomes for those experiencing health impacts.
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
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The songs of male humpback whales seem to become more complex in the months before they look for a mate, suggesting a rehearsal period may be important for good performance
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Climate change may influence seismic activity as melting glaciers reduce pressure on quake-prone faults
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
In the quest for better skin, we are faced with an overwhelming choice of creams and serums to enhance our appearance.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
We’re closing out the year with a roundup of the science stories that stood out to our editors in 2024.
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.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Laser therapy, microneedling and vampire facials are among the bizarre, non-surgical treatments that have become widely available, but their evidence base is decidedly mixed
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Last Friday, December 20, 2024, the Sabin Center submitted an amicus brief to the New York State Court of Appeals the states highest court in support of the City of New York in Glen Oaks Village Owners, Inc., et al. v. City of New York. At issue in the case is whether New York Citys Local Law 97 of 2019 , the Citys building performance standards aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its largest buildings, is preempted by New York States Climate Leadership and Community Protecti
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Understanding how stress can affect your skin could lead to reductions in conditions like acne and eczema
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The full potential of public opinion polling lies in its ability to illuminate deeper societal trends beyond electoral forecasts
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.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
A large number of damaging and deadly hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, floods and droughts this year were photographed from land, air and space
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 23, 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 [Its Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Decemb
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Work is under way to produce the first atom of element 120 ever seen on Earth, and the results could be in surprisingly soon
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Researchers seeking better bandages are creating extremely thin fibers of starch
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
We are often told to wear SPF throughout the year but the science behind this advice is nuanced.
Nanotech
DECEMBER 23, 2024
On December 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final Health and Safety Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemical substances to submit copies and lists of certain unpublished health and safety studies to EPA. 89 Fed. Reg. 100756. The rule applies to manufacturers in the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325) and petro
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
From carotenoids to vitamins C and E and minerals such as selenium, here are the most important nutrients to slow skin damage
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Making cookies is time and labor-intensive.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
New research shows that ensuring the skin is in excellent condition should be a priority for anyone who wants to increase their chances of living a long life
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals are now accepting registrations for Level 1 certification training sessions beginning February 11. CBLP promotes sustainable landscape practices in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Level 1 is the baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Our skin is host to a thriving community of bacteria, some of which help to restore and protect our epidermis.
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Read the full story from the U.S. Department of Energy. The U.S. Department of Energys Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) announced nearly $2 million for projects at two universities to advance research on wave-powered technology to desalinate seawater. These projects focus on harnessing wave energy to produce clean drinking water.
Vorys Law
DECEMBER 23, 2024
On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges (MSGP). The MSGP is a general permit that regulates stormwater discharges from various industrial facilities. Like the current 2021 MSGP, the 2026 MSGP would only apply in DC, MA, NH, NM, and certain other jurisdictions; however, states often look to the Federal MSGP when revising their own industrial stormwater permits.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host another in its Water Cooler Talk series of webinars January 29 on Ice Melter Impacts and Reduction Strategy from Noon to 1:00 p.m. The widespread use of road salt and other ice melters during winter has become a cornerstone of maintaining safety on roadways and sidewalks, but it comes at a cost. While these substances effectively lower the freezing point of water, they are corrosive to infrastructure and pose significant environmental risks.
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