New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
A settlement in the east of England burned down in a fire 3000 years ago, falling into a muddy waterway that preserved everything inside the houses including tools, fabric, cooking pots and more
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 19, 2024
The Spring road dumping season is underway in Northcentral and Northwest Pennsylvania as conventional oil and gas operators get rid of their wastewater on the region’s dirt and hard roads. They say a picture is worth 1,000 words and here is a photo of fresh road dumping on Follet Run Road in Warren County on March 12, 2024. The weather was clear and the temperature was 41 degrees.
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New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which was spread when people ate their dead relatives as part of funeral rituals – but some individuals may have had genetic resistance to the condition
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
A beleaguered solar geoengineering project failed to conduct field tests because of opposition from environmentalists and Indigenous residents
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New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
Nearly 70 "forever chemicals", also known as PFAS, are commonly found in materials that come into contact with food, some of which have been linked to negative health outcomes
Inside Climate News
MARCH 19, 2024
A growing body of research shows that climate change is throwing the seasons out of whack. By Kiley Price At a crowded town square in western Pennsylvania on Feb. 2, the world’s most famous groundhog—Punxsutawney Phil—did not cast a shadow, which legends say indicated that spring should arrive early this year.
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Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
Large language models trained on religious texts claim to offer spiritual insights on demand. What could go wrong?
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
Intact human brains 12,000 years old or more have been found in unexpected places such as shipwrecks and waterlogged graves, but it is unclear what preserved them
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
The Herculaneum scrolls, charred and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, were unreadable—until now
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
Remote tribes in Papua New Guinea were ravaged in the 20th century by kuru, which was spread when people ate their dead relatives as part of funeral rituals – but some individuals may have had genetic resistance to the condition
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
MARCH 19, 2024
Electrons swarm in a soup of quantum entanglement in a new class of materials called strange metals
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
The gene-editing strategy could be a way to disable HIV that lies dormant in immune cells, meaning people would no longer need to take daily medication
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
Hostility toward LGBTQ kids, enshrined in hundreds of new bills, has put families with such children under unprecedented threat, raising risks of suicide and physical attacks
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
A combination of widely available antibiotics may be able to treat heart failure after researchers found that the therapy regenerates heart cells in animals
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
MARCH 19, 2024
Florida state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s rejection of evidence-based policy stems from political rather than scientific motivations and puts innocent people at risk
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
An analysis of work posted on a popular art-sharing website finds that users who adopted generative artificial intelligence tools increased their output, but saw a drop in novelty
Cool Green Science
MARCH 19, 2024
Rats that climb trees, swim in rivers, grow to epic sizes, and evade detection by scientists for decades. Meet 7 spectacular rat species from Oceania. The post Meet the Amazing Giant Rats of Oceania appeared first on Cool Green Science.
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
A computer chip featuring over 400 billion transistors can train artificial intelligence models faster and using less energy, says Nvidia - but it is yet to reveal the price tag
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.
National Law Center
MARCH 19, 2024
Since January 2024, the majority of states have proposed at least one piece of legislation to prohibit or restrict foreign investments. The post Limits on Land Acquisitions: Three States Amend Their Foreign Ownership Laws appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
Researchers have studied the movements of thousands of people waiting for the opening of the San Fermín festival and found they behave like electrons circling in a magnetic field
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
Weight training turns out to be as important as aerobic activity for warding off disease
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
An AI model trained on data from Premier League matches can help football coaches devise tactics for attacking or defending corner kicks
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PA Environment Daily
MARCH 19, 2024
By Joseph M. Phillips, US Forest Service Northern Research Station As the first official day of spring arrives [on March 19], many regions of the United States are experiencing above-average temperatures. Across the Northeast and Midwest, the winter has been remarkably mild, with minimal snowfall. Consequently, many deciduous trees are budding earlier than usual, causing concerns about the potential impacts of early warming on local trees and forests.
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
Scientific research needs to slow down, not speed up, to produce trustworthy results
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 19, 2024
Shortlisted for the Chico Mendes Prize 2023 In their latest Practice Insights article, Henry Hansen and colleagues present a case study that applies a new method to improve current fish habitat models and better guide future restoration efforts. Fragmentation has become a consistent impact in rivers as society’s need for renewable energy continues to grow.
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
Many LGBTQ+ video gamers use gaming to build community, especially in jurisdictions that are considering anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
New Scientist
MARCH 19, 2024
Strange volcanos called kimberlites bring diamonds up from Earth's depths.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 19, 2024
On March 14, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved eight shale gas drilling water withdrawals and adopted a new general permit for cooperative fish nurseries. The shale gas water withdrawals include-- -- Project Sponsor and Facility: Beech Resources, LLC (Lycoming Creek), Lycoming Township, Lycoming County , PA. Application for surface water withdrawal of up to 1.500 mgd (peak day). -- Project Sponsor and Facility: Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC (Susquehanna River), Braintrim Township, Wyo
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
People keep trying to help old-growth forests survive fire by cutting trees, even though the forests have done fine on their own for 1,000 years
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 19, 2024
On March 19, DEP told the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board they have seen an “across the board” increase in the number of methane contaminated water supplies from oil and gas drilling, both conventional and unconventional shale gas wells. Dan Counahan, Manager of DEP’s Southwest Regional Oil and Gas Program Office, gave the Board a broad overview of the kinds of water supply contamination cases they’re seeing statewide.
Scientific American
MARCH 19, 2024
Solar farms seeded with wildflowers can boost pollinator populations
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 19, 2024
On March 18, the Insurance Department and the PA Emergency Management Agency reminded consumers about the importance of flood insurance to protect consumers from the costly repairs often associated with flood damage and urged property owners to consider purchasing flood insurance to protect their homes, businesses and possessions. All of Pennsylvania's 67 counties have seen destructive flooding, yet just about 1 percent of households in the state are currently insured against flooding.
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