Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
Insertion of genetic material from a virus into the genome of a vertebrate ancestor enabled the lightning-quick electrical impulses that give animals with backbones their smarts
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2024
Not long after the last world war, the historian William L. Shirer had this to say about the next world war. It “will be launched by suicidal little madmen pressing an electronic button. Such a war will not last long and none will ever follow it. There will be no conquers and no conquests, but only the charred bones of the dead on an uninhabited planet.
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Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2024
An Arctic-wide survey has found that the permafrost region is emitting more carbon into the atmosphere than it absorbs, causing the planet to heat even further
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 13 PA Bulletin -- -- Act 14: Little Known State Law Gives Municipalities, Counties First Chance To Comment On DEP Permits Before Applications Are Submitted; Critical First Step In Public Involvement Many communities and citizens are not aware that a state law passed in 1984 gives them the first chance to comment on Department of Environmental Protection permit applications even before they are submitted to the agency.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2024
A 10-minute walk can build up enough static electricity to power a battery-free water purifier, which could be especially helpful during disasters or in regions that lack access to clean water and stable power supplies
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New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2024
Bonobos have long been regarded as the peaceful ape, in sharp contrast with violent chimpanzees, but a study based on thousands of hours of observations suggests the real story is more nuanced
Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are happening more often as the planet warms
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2024
Five years ago, a fossil found in the Philippines was determined to be from a new species of hominin called Homo luzonensis.
Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
In just one year of observations, a program that is creating the largest 3D map of the universe to date has sniffed out hints that dark energy may be stranger than scientists supposed
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
APRIL 12, 2024
After a short conversation with an artificial intelligence, people’s belief in a conspiracy theory dropped by about 20 per cent
Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
The deadly virus was practically eliminated in the U.S., but now it’s infecting more people.
New Scientist
APRIL 12, 2024
The hatching of the 250th California condor chick at the San Diego Zoo marks a notable milestone for a species that narrowly evaded extinction
Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
New discoveries demystify the bizarre force that binds atomic nuclei together
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
APRIL 12, 2024
In this terrifying extract from Annie Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario, the author lays out what would happen in the first seconds after a nuclear missile hits the Pentagon
PBS Nature
APRIL 12, 2024
The remote Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic are home to the world’s most intelligent bird of prey, the striated caracara. In this behind-the-scenes film, a camera team travels there to reveal the surprising ways these curious raptors survive.
Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
A person-centric scientific conference demonstrates that gathering can counter the isolation of underrepresentation
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2024
The latest UpStream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center features articles on new watershed teaching tools, benefits of rain gardens and Bern Sweeney honors. Bern Sweeney Stroud Water Research Center is proud to share that Bern Sweeney, Ph.D., distinguished research scientist emeritus, is the 2024 recipient of the Ruth Patrick Award from the Association for the Science of Limnology and Oceanography.
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
APRIL 12, 2024
The new science of "exposomics" shows how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, bipolar disorder and other brain diseases
Law Columbia
APRIL 12, 2024
States’ extraterritorial jurisdiction was one of the hot topics decided by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Duarte Agostinho. Strictly speaking, the “lack of it” led the ECtHR to declare the complaint inadmissible with respect to all defendant States except Portugal. This finding is in line with previous ECtHR case law but highlights a gap in human rights protection and creates a mismatch between the ECtHR’s case law and that of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) and
Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
The ocean’s twice-daily rise and fall is only the most obvious effect of tides—they slow Earth’s spin and shape stars and galaxies, too
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2024
On April 11, the Department of Agriculture announced Pennsylvania will purchase development rights for 2,250 acres on 28 farms in 15 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development. The farms, approved for conservation easement purchases by the State Agricultural Land Preservation Board, represent an $8.07 million investment to ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have prime farmland to feed our families and economy in the future.
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Scientific American
APRIL 12, 2024
Ancient prophecies of worlds destroyed by fire are becoming realities. How will we respond?
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on the Title V Air Quality and the RACT III Air Quality permits for the Wheelabrator Municpal Waste Combustion Facility located in Falls Township, Bucks County. (See two April 13 PA Bulletin notices on page 1978.) DEP has scheduled a hearing for May 29 on the RACT III Air Quality permit for the facility to be held at the DEP Sotheast Regional Office, 2 E.
Inside Climate News
APRIL 12, 2024
“We’re looking to deal with extended drought and the increasing intensity of wildfires.” By Taylar Dawn Stagner, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter he re.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2024
On April 12, the PA Resources Council announced it will collect electronics for recycling on designated weekdays in Allegheny County. Through the generous support of Allegheny County Health Department, PRC will conduct e-waste collection events on Mondays and Wednesdays in May in South Park. “PRC helps residents conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of items not accepted in curbside pickup,” according to PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman.
Nanotech
APRIL 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service announced on April 9, 2024, that ARS researchers published a study revealing the ability of cotton gin waste to synthesize and generate silver nanoparticles in the presence of silver ions. ARS states that cotton gin waste, also known as cotton gin trash, “is a byproduct of the cotton ginning process and occurs when the cotton fibers are separated from the seed boll.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Chapter 105 Encroachments Permit covering a proposed CNX Midstream double 24-inch, 13.9 mile long gas pipelines in Bell, Loyalhanna and Salem Townships, Westmoreland County. ( April 13 PA Bulletin, page 1989 ) The double gas pipelines will cross 25 streams segments and 36 wetlands in Beaver Run, Porters Run and Wolford Run.
National Law Center
APRIL 12, 2024
Ag, water and environmental law experts convene at University of Nevada, Reno National Ag Law Center presents 2nd Annual Western Agricultural. The post Ag, water and environmental law experts convene at University of Nevada, Reno appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 12, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 13 PA Bulletin that Eyoyo is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( PA Bulletin, page 2022 ) Under state law, manufacturers of new covered devices-- such as televisions, laptop and desktop computers, tablets, etc.-- offered for sale in Pennsylvania are required to register with the Department prior to offering those devices for sale u
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 12, 2024
Tsai, H.-H. D., Ford, L. C., Chen, Z., Dickey, A. N., Wright, F. A., & Rusyn, I. (2024). Risk-based prioritization of PFAS using phenotypic and transcriptomic data from human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived hepatocytes and cardiomyocytes. ALTEX – Alternatives to Animal Experimentation.
NRDC
APRIL 12, 2024
Bureau of Land Management finalizes rule that will limit speculation, improve taxpayer returns, hold industry accountable, and lay the foundation for action on greenhouse gas emissions
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