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‘Eyes in the Sky’ Help Police California Water Use

Circle of Blue

Satellite data is one monitoring tool regulators turn to in this very dry year. The California Department of Water Resources constructed a rock barrier in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta at the beginning of the summer to prevent salt water from pushing too far inland. Photo taken June 15, 2021. Andrew Innerarity / California Department of Water Resources.

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As the Planet Has Warmed, Weather Disasters Have Grown Fivefold, Analysis Shows

Yale E360

Weather disasters have become five times more common since 1970, due in large part to climate change, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Read more on E360 ?.

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Hurricane Ida leaves Chemical Facilities and Surrounding Communities Without Power

Union of Concerned Scientists

Sixteen years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the city has been slammed by another record-breaking storm: Hurricane Ida. A new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reveals that 138 industrial facilities in and around the city—some of which use electricity to contain hazardous chemicals—are potentially without power, putting facility workers and nearby […].

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Forced responses: Sep 2021

Real Climate

A bimonthly open thread for discussions related to climate solutions. Note that open discussions of climate science are here. Possible topics of interest are the trial carbon-capture effort in Iceland and the discussions in the lead up to COP26. Please be constructive and substantive. The post Forced responses: Sep 2021 first appeared on RealClimate.

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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.

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mRNA cancer therapy now in human trials after shrinking mouse tumours

New Scientist

An mRNA cancer treatment developed by BioNTech and Sanofi is being tested in people after shrinking tumours in mice, and is hoped to repeat the success of mRNA covid-19 vaccines

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Turning Hog Waste into Biogas: Green Solution or Greenwashing?

Yale E360

North Carolina’s industrial-scale hog farms have long been a major source of pollution. Smithfield Foods now plans to turn some hog waste into biogas, but critics say the project does nothing about the larger problem of waste being stored in lagoons and sprayed on fields. Read more on E360 ?.

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Five Nobel Prize winners publish scientific article collection for children

Frontiers

The Nobel Collection of free scientific articles for next generation of scientists goes live. Young people everywhere now have access to a free collection of scientific articles written by winners of science’s most coveted honor, the Nobel Prize. The Nobel Collection , published by Frontiers, aims to improve young people’s access to learning material about science’s role in addressing today’s global challenges.

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To Look or Not to Look? That Is the Question

Scientific American

The search for technological relics of extraterrestrial civilizations will inspire the public and attract talent to the field of astronomy. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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In Australia, Murdoch-Owned News Outlets Vow to Back Away From Climate Denial

Yale E360

Though long hostile toward climate science, News Corp Australia is planning an editorial campaign calling for a zero-carbon economy, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. In mid-October, News Corp Australia, owned by conservative media magnate Rupert Murdoch, will launch a two-week campaign advocating for a target of net-zero emissions by 2050. The campaign will be supported by Sky News and will run in metropolitan tabloids.

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Standing on the shoulders of programmers: the power of free and open-source software

Physics World

Twenty-three thousand. According to computer scientist Katie Bouman , that is how many people were involved in creating the first ever image of a black hole, taken by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) in 2019. Not all of these contributors are formally members of the EHT collaboration (whose numbers are in the hundreds) – the vast majority are those who write, maintain and support the free and open-source software tools that the researchers used in their work.

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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

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A glimpse at Greenland's deep-sea ecosystems threatened by fishing

New Scientist

Halibut fishing off the coast of Greenland uses heavy equipment dragged along the sea floor, which can cause irreversible harm to slow-growing anemones and coral

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Wolf Populations Drop as More States Allow Hunting

Scientific American

Repercussions of planned and anticipated wolf hunts and traps could ripple through ecosystems for years to come, scientists say. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Indigenous People Gain Voice at Biodiversity Conference, Push to Conserve Amazon

Yale E360

Indigenous voices on the environment are finally being heard as Marseille hosts a global biodiversity summit, with a call to protect 80 percent of the Amazon, as well as a “counter conference” highlighting the conservation movement’s historic violation of people’s rights. Read more on E360 ?.

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Invading black hole or neutron star caused star to explode, say astronomers

Physics World

A black hole or a neutron star may have merged with a normal massive star and caused it to explode in a supernova, according to Caltech’s Dillon Dong and colleagues. Dong says that such explosions could occur at minimum rate of “one explosion per 10 million years in a galaxy like the Milky Way”. Many stars are born in pairs, and two stars massive enough to explode as supernovae can be close companions.

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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.

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Listen to an Australian duck say ‘You bloody fool’ like a human

New Scientist

When raised in captivity, musk ducks learn to copy the sounds of human life around them, which shows that they are what’s known as vocal language learners like parrots and humans

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Have You Seen A Weasel Lately?

Cool Green Science

Where have all the weasels gone? The small carnivores are in decline, and you can help. The post Have You Seen A Weasel Lately? appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Health Effects of 9/11 Still Plague Responders and Survivors

Scientific American

Those who were exposed to Ground Zero have increased rates of certain cancers and other health problems. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Fast quantum random number generator fits on a fingertip

Physics World

Smartphones could soon come equipped with a quantum-powered source of random numbers after researchers in China developed a quantum random number generator (QRNG) chip small enough to sit comfortably on a fingertip. What’s more, the new integrated photonic chip generates random numbers at rate of 18.8 gigabits per second – a record-high rate that should allow the generator to interface with the ever-increasing speed of Internet communications.

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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.

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Men fart more when eating a plant-based diet due to good gut bacteria

New Scientist

Men fed a plant-based diet farted seven times more per day and had bigger stools than when they were on a Western diet because their “good” bacteria flourished

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What is the Flamingo Tongue Snail?

Ocean Conservancy

The flamingo tongue snail ( Cyphoma gibbosum ) is a strange-looking little critter with an even stranger name. Whether you’ve seen a flamingo tongue in person or have never heard of it in your life, here are some fun facts about this brightly-colored invertebrate. See more wonderful ocean animals! Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763.

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Adolescent Mental Health? There's a 'Vaccine' for That

Scientific American

School-based interventions that help students regulate their emotions in healthy ways have proved effective at preventing pandemic-related issues. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Physics explains why humans can walk through crowded places and not spill their coffee

Physics World

The Nobel Prize for Physics is almost upon us, but before we know who is heading to Stockholm (maybe via Zoom again), the Ig Nobel prizes take the limelight. Meant to make you “first laugh, then think”, the Ig Nobels were held online yesterday for the second time in a row given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s physics prize went to Alessandro Corbetta from Eindhoven University of Technology and colleagues for explaining why pedestrians don’t constantly collide with one another when wal

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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An Introduction to Bird Banding

Cool Green Science

Bird banding has become one of the most useful tactics in bird conservation. Here’s what you need to know. The post An Introduction to Bird Banding appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 7, 2021

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. JUDICIAL: Food. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 7, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Misophonia Might Not Be about Hating Sounds After All

Scientific American

The phenomenon triggers strong negative reactions to everyday sounds but might come from subconscious mirroring behavior. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Astronomers define new class of potentially habitable ocean worlds

Physics World

Hot, ocean-covered exoplanets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres could harbour life and may be more common than planets that are Earth-like in size, temperature and atmospheric composition. According to astronomers at the University of Cambridge, UK, this newly defined class of exoplanets could boost the search for life elsewhere in the universe by broadening the search criteria and redefining which biosignatures are important.

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Covid-19 news: Antibodies are less effective against delta variant

New Scientist

The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic

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Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 10, 2021

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: FDA, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 10, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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IBM Power E1080 Server Promotes Big Increase in Energy Efficiency

Environmental Leader

IBM has introduced the Power E1080 server, the first to be used on its Power10 processer, which the company says will use artificial intelligence and technology improvements to make hybrid cloud environments significantly more efficient. The post IBM Power E1080 Server Promotes Big Increase in Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Deep learning model automates brain tumour classification

Physics World

Brain tumour classification: The neural network classifies tumour type based on its image characteristics in the MRI scan. The colour maps show which pixels led to a correct prediction, with warmer colours representing higher contributions. (Courtesy: Radiological Society of North America). When it comes to diagnosing brain cancer, biopsies are often the first port of call.

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What Structural Engineers Learned from 9/11

Scientific American

Members of the profession study such tragic events to try and ensure that something similar won’t happen again. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 8, 2021

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: EPA, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 8, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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