Genetic mutation gives cats a 'salty liquorice' coat colour
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
Researchers have discovered the gene variant responsible for a distinctive colour pattern seen in cats in Finland, named salmiak after a variety of liquorice
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The Strongest Solar Storm in 20 Years Did Little Damage, but Worse Space Weather Is Coming
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
Years of careful planning helped safeguard against last weekend’s severe space weather, but we still don’t know how we’d cope with a monster event
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A lost branch of the river Nile flowed past the pyramids of Egypt
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
Soil core samples show an ancient riverbed under the desert near many Egyptian pyramids, revealing an ancient waterway that dried up thousands of years ago
Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
The U.S. government has a stockpile of H5N1 vaccines, and several companies could make millions more if needed.
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.
Some brain injury patients would recover if life support weren't ended
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
After comparing people with brain injuries whose life support was continued with those who had it turned off, scientists calculated that around 40 per cent in the latter group may have made some recovery
How New Science Fiction Could Help Us Improve AI
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
We need to tell a new story about AI, and fiction has that power, humanities scholars say
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Mental Time Travel Helps Birds Remember Food Stashes
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
Eurasian Jays use something similar to humans’ episodic memory to remember where they stored their food
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New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
Wildlife photographer Johanna Turner used a trail camera to capture this cheery shot of a black bear, which is going viral after she posted it on social media
Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics
Tech firms claim nuclear will solve AI's power needs – they're wrong
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
Some AI firms think nuclear power can help meet the electricity demand from Silicon Valley’s data centres, but building new nuclear power stations takes too long to plug the gap in the short term
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
Guardrails for Climate, Protecting Our Future
NRDC
MAY 16, 2024
House Farm Bill threatens to undermine historic investments.
Fragile quantum entanglement may survive chaos of chemical reactions
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
Strange quantum characteristics of molecules can weather the chaos of chemical reactions, which may benefit quantum technologies or unveil hidden natural phenomena
Does Quantum Physics Rule Out Free Will?
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
Everything in the universe may be preordained, according to physics
AI noise-cancelling headphones let you focus on just one voice
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
You can blank out certain types of background noise and focus on just one conversation using prototype noise-cancelling headphones
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.
Why Do We Sing? New Analysis of Folk Songs Finds Similarities around the World
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
Across the globe, singing traditions are vast and varied.
Nomads thrived in Greece after the collapse of the Roman Empire
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
Analysis of pollen in sediment cores from a large lake in Greece shows that nomadic livestock herders took over the region after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire
Device Decodes ‘Internal Speech’ in the Brain
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
Technology that enables researchers to interpret brain signals could one day allow people to talk using only their thoughts
Virtual power plants could ease growing strain on US electric grid
New Scientist
MAY 16, 2024
Energy-saving networks that link smart devices, solar panels and batteries could regulate power demand and help avoid fossil fuel use at peak times
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.
EPA’s New Rules for Drinking Water Right-to-Know Reporting Are a ‘Mixed Bag’
NRDC
MAY 16, 2024
Regulation forcing water utilities to publicly disclose contamination makes modest improvements but fails to explicitly ban false or misleading statements.
Egypt’s Famed Pyramids Overlooked a Long-Lost Branch of the Nile
Scientific American
MAY 16, 2024
A former stretch of the Nile River, now buried beneath the Sahara Desert, may help scientists understand how Egyptians built the pyramids and adapted to a drying landscape
Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations
National Law Center
MAY 16, 2024
Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component. The post Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Shapiro Administration Announces Student Winners Of Lyme Disease Art Competition To Educate Public On Avoiding Tickborne Diseases
PA Environment Daily
MAY 16, 2024
On May 16, officials from the Departments of Health, Conservation and Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection announced 29 student winners of the 2024 “Protect. Check. Remove. Lyme Disease Student Art Competition.” The contest promotes awareness of the prevalence of ticks and encourages people to enjoy the great outdoors safely. Contest Winners A total of 15 posters and three video submissions were selected from the following grades: First and second grade winners : -- 1st place: Anwitha
Sustainability at Retail
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How You Can Help Create A Healthier Ocean By Composting
Earth 911
MAY 16, 2024
Did you know about the direct connection between home composting and the health of our. The post How You Can Help Create A Healthier Ocean By Composting appeared first on Earth911.
Governor’s Invasive Species Council Celebrates 3rd Annual PA Native Species Day At Big Elk Creek State Park, Chester County
PA Environment Daily
MAY 16, 2024
On May 16, the Governor's Invasive Species Council highlighted the importance of protecting native plants, insects, and animals during the third annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day at Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County. The Department of Agriculture-led advisory council brings state agencies, local governments, and environmental organizations together to make recommendations and spearhead strategies to tackle invasive species threats to our economy and environment and promote benefits
California’s Entanglement Regulations: The Stronger the Better
NRDC
MAY 16, 2024
To protect endangered whales and sea turtles from entanglements in California, several regulatory improvements are necessary.
$5.9 Million Available For Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Projects, Deadline To Apply Aug. 6
PA Environment Daily
MAY 16, 2024
Three Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) programs are now accepting proposals for $5.9 million in sustainable agriculture project funding. Proposals are due August 6. The grant programs include Research and Education, Research for Novel Approaches, and Professional Development. Q&A Sessions will take place June 18 and 26 and July 10 and 16 to help applicants determine which program is right for their project.
Bark beetles in boreal forests: Calm before the storm?
The Applied Ecologist
MAY 16, 2024
In this week’s blog post, Jostein Gohli and authors discuss their recent research which explores how climatic and management-related factors influence bark beetle population sizes in boreal forests. The European spruce bark beetle The European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) is a notorious tree-killer in spruce-dominated forests.
Offshore Wind Plan Propels California’s Clean Energy Future
NRDC
MAY 16, 2024
Offshore wind is a crucial part of California’s transition to a clean energy future, bringing significant benefits like cleaner air and economic opportunities.
Arsenic and. Poison Books
Acoel
MAY 16, 2024
Posted on May 16, 2024 by Susan M. Cooke A recent news article piqued my interest in a potential hazard for librarians handling Victorian era books with Emerald green book covers – arsenic contamination from dyes once used to produce a brilliant green hue, most especially in cloth book bindings. About five years ago, Dr. Melissa Tedone identified friable arsenic while repairing the cloth binding of a book at the Winterthur Library.
Complementary and Integrative Interventions To Prevent and Mitigate the Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Environmental News Bits
MAY 16, 2024
June 10-11, 2024, online.View the draft agenda and register here.
New Concepts in the Updated Core Principles for Ag Data
JANZEN AG
MAY 16, 2024
Ten years after American Farm Bureau Federation first publicized the Ag Data Core Principles , the Ag Data Transparent organization undertook the effort to update the principles to reflect changes in the ag data market. This post explores some of the significant changes to the updated Core Principles. New Simple Contracts Principle. The original principles were all about transparency.
A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage
Environmental News Bits
MAY 16, 2024
Umair, M., Hidayat, N. M., Sukri Ahmad, A., Nik Ali, N. H., Mawardi, M. I. M., & Abdullah, E. (2024). “A renewable approach to electric vehicle charging through solar energy storage.” PLOS ONE, 19(2), e0297376.
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