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New, Updated Carbon Majors Dataset Holds Promise for Researchers, Litigators

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 4, 2024

Since 2013, these data have provided the backbone for research that directly links climate impacts to carbon producing entities—a key component in the fight for climate accountability. This case uses the Carbon Majors Dataset and source attribution research to underscore the outsized role of ENI in driving climate change.

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Agriculture Highlights Stroud Water Research Center Ag Conservation Research

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 26, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale, Chester County, for a first-hand look at research measuring the effects of farming practices that are improving water quality and soil health. The first is a research dam for collecting and measuring runoff from the field.

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New Research Sparks Concerns That Ocean Circulation Will Collapse

Yale E360

APRIL 18, 2023

But new research finds the real risk lies in Antarctica’s waters, where melting could disrupt currents in the next few decades, with profound impacts on global climate. Scientists have long feared that warming could cause a breakdown of ocean circulation in the North Atlantic. Read more on E360 →

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Dept. Of Agriculture Now Accepting Applications For Ag Conservation Research Grants; Ag Research Grants

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

The Department of Agriculture published notices in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for Agricultural Conservation Research Grants ( formal notice ) and Agricultural Research Grants ( formal notice ). Ag Conservation Research The Department intends to make up to $1.5

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How Tensions With Russia Are Jeopardizing Key Arctic Research

Yale E360

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

With the Ukraine war, international collaborations with Russia on Arctic research and governance have been strained or broken off. This loss of critical cooperation is compromising efforts to confront mounting environmental risks in the Arctic, from shrinking sea ice to pollution. Read more on E360 →

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Russia's War Has Left a Huge Gap in Arctic Research

Yale E360

JANUARY 23, 2024

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western scientists have lost access to information from Russian research stations in the Arctic, leaving a critical gap in the data from the rapidly warming region. Read more on E360 →

Researchers increasingly view tech as having human-like qualities

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Anthropomorphism - attributing human-like characteristics to non-human objects - is on the rise amongst technology researchers, particular when it comes to AI chatbots

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How Should the USDA Spend its Research Budget? (We Have Some Ideas.)

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 6, 2022

One of the many functions of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to advance cross-cutting, innovative research in, well, agriculture. The National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) oversees nearly half of the total research budget , or $1.96 Support climate change adaptation and mitigation research.

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Researchers Awarded Wind Turbine Recycling Grant

Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 16, 2023

Engineering researchers from the University of Edinburgh are developing a technique that turns old turbines into powder that can be used as protection for engineering and structural components.

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Can AI Replace Human Research Participants? These Scientists See Risks

Scientific American

MARCH 22, 2024

Several recent proposals for using AI to generate research data could save time and effort but at a cost

Sinking Coastal Lands Will Exacerbate the Flooding from Sea Level Rise in 24 US Cities, New Research Shows

Inside Climate News

MARCH 27, 2024

By Moriah McDonald Flooding could affect one out of every 50 residents in 24 coastal cities in the United States by the year 2050, a study led by Virginia Tech researchers suggests.

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New Research Explores a Restorative Climate Path for the Earth

Inside Climate News

JANUARY 9, 2024

degrees Celsius faster than expected and global climate policy on a treadmill , an increasing number of researchers say it’s time to consider a “restorative pathway” to avoid the worst ecological and social outcomes of global warming. By Bob Berwyn With Earth’s average annual temperature speeding toward 1.5

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Nixon Advisers’ Climate Research Plan: Another Lost Chance on the Road to Crisis

Inside Climate News

APRIL 26, 2024

The proposal is detailed in a document newly unearthed by the National Security Archive.

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EPA Describes Future of Its Nanotechnology Research

Nanotech

APRIL 3, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted a research update on April 2, 2024, entitled “Advancing Environmental Safety: Celebrating 20 years of Nanotechnology Research at EPA.” The item states that EPA collaborates across federal and state governments, industry, and the international community on nano-related research.

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Sperm counts are down worldwide and researchers are discovering why

New Scientist

JANUARY 16, 2024

With sperm counts falling around the world, researchers are finally getting to grips with the underlying causes - and coming up with ways to reverse the trend

Exploring consumer behavior: Must-read Research Topics

Frontiers

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Suggest your topic The post Exploring consumer behavior: Must-read Research Topics first appeared on Science & research news | Frontiers. Benefit from increased impact and discoverability, a dedicated platform and support team, and rigorous peer review for every paper.

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Why Is Superconductivity Research Plagued by Controversy?

Scientific American

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A materials scientist unravels the hype around research on high-temperature superconductor research like LK-99

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Frontiers’ most popular mental health Research Topics

Frontiers

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In support of WHO’s mission, we have compiled a list of leading article collections advancing mental health research. Suggest your topic The post Frontiers’ most popular mental health Research Topics first appeared on Science & research news | Frontiers.

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New Research Shows Emissions From Cars and Power Plants Can Hinder Insects’ Search for the Plants They Pollinate

Inside Climate News

MARCH 2, 2024

By Moriah McDonald The level of air pollution in many cities is great enough to shorten the distance from which insects can smell the flowers they need to pollinate, according to recent research.

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How You Can Participate in Solar Eclipse Research

Scientific American

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Volunteers can join several crowdsourced science projects during the total solar eclipse in April to contribute to research

Stroud Water Research Center Highlights Benefits Of Rain Gardens; New Watershed Teaching Tools; Bern Sweeney Recognition

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., Read more here. Click Here to subscribe to Stroud’s Educator newsletter.

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New Research from Antarctica Affirms The Threat of the ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ But Funding to Keep Studying it Is Running Out

Inside Climate News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Bob Berwyn When he saw the 75-mile wide ice front of the remote Thwaites Glacier looming out of the Amundsen Sea for the first time in 2019, ice researcher James Kirkham felt a sense of foreboding.

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We should be open about organoid research to avoid a backlash

New Scientist

MARCH 6, 2024

Research that involves creating "mini-organs" from human cells, including those from fetuses, may leave people uncomfortable – so the best approach is to explain the reasoning behind the work and its potential benefits

Research stories: Strava, GBIF and Citizen Science

The Applied Ecologist

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Lead author Caitlin Mandeville recalls how she and her co-authors kept their focus close to home in their latest research that explores connections between citizen science and recreation in natural areas.

Research fieldwork comes with safety challenges

Environmental News Bits

JULY 6, 2022

by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute Prairie Research Institute (PRI) researchers and technicians may not know exactly which hazards they’ll face when they conduct fieldwork to study the natural world. What they do know is that there are plenty of dangers to prepare for as they start another field season.

Rainbow Research: Life

The Applied Ecologist

JUNE 24, 2022

The Rainbow Research series returns to the British Ecological Society to celebrate Pride month 2022! These special posts promote visibility and share stories from STEM researchers who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ community. In this post, Daniel Trotter shares his story on the theme of ‘Life’.

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Rainbow Research: Life

The Applied Ecologist

JUNE 29, 2021

To celebrate UK Pride Month, the British Ecological Society journals have launched ‘Rainbow Research’ – a blog series which aims to promote visibility of STEM researchers form the LGBTQ+ community by connecting each post to a theme represented by one of the colours shown in the Progress Pride flag.

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Collaborating in Person May Spark More Innovative Research

Scientific American

MARCH 19, 2024

Bringing people together virtually doesn’t seem to boost disruptive research

Penn State: Trees Struggle To ‘Breathe’ As Climate Warms, Researchers Find

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Adrienne Berard, Penn State News Trees are struggling to sequester heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) in warmer, drier climates, meaning that they may no longer serve as a solution for offsetting humanity’s carbon footprint as the planet continues to warm, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. “We

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The Deadly Rise of Anti-science review: The personal cost of research

New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Why does the anti-vaccine movement hate vaccine researcher Peter J. His troubling personal account shows a deep disconnect in society over science, and one that needs addressing with the very best persuasion

Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 15, 2023

The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program (BRIDGES) is a case study-based education curriculum created by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and education, community, industry, and other government partners.

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Artificial intelligence and illusions of understanding in scientific research

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 12, 2024

. “Artificial intelligence and illusions of understanding in scientific research.” link] Abstract Scientists are enthusiastically imagining ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) tools might improve research. Why are AI tools so attractive and what are the risks of implementing them across the research pipeline?

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Research culture

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These are just some of the characteristic problems of current academic research culture. Despite the strain these issues place on researchers, improvement have been slow to emerge due to the complex network of interactions between all the parties involved in academic research – including funders, universities,… Read more →

Research stories: Boxing for conservation

The Applied Ecologist

AUGUST 23, 2022

Authors Brian Burke and Darren O’Connell discuss the conservation of roseate terns at Europe’s largest colony on Rockabill Island in Dublin, Ireland, with their latest research highlighting the important role artificial nestboxes have played in the species’ population growth and recovery.

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Southwood Prize 2023: Winner announced for early career researcher award

The Applied Ecologist

APRIL 11, 2024

Winner: Dominic McAfee Research: Soundscape enrichment enhances recruitment and habitat building on new oyster reef … The award is given annually to the best article in the journal by an author at the start of their career. This year, Dominic was chosen by the Senior Editors from a strong shortlist of 12 articles.

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Machine learning helps researchers identify hit songs with 97% accuracy

Frontiers

JUNE 19, 2023

Researchers have now applied machine learning (ML) to high-frequency neurophysiologic data to improve hit song prediction accuracy. Now, researchers in the US have used a comprehensive machine learning technique applied to brain responses and were able to predict hit songs with 97% accuracy. “By Selling the articles is not allowed.

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Research stories: How to (almost) double woodland carbon overnight

The Applied Ecologist

DECEMBER 20, 2022

They discuss how their team approached their latest research. Professors Mat Disney and Kim Calders thought this would be very well-known but were surprised to find this perhaps wasn’t the case after all. Over the years, a number of studies have estimated the carbon …

Rainbow Research: A Colour Prism

The Applied Ecologist

JUNE 21, 2022

The Rainbow Research series returns to the British Ecological Society to celebrate Pride Month 2022! These special posts promote visibility and share stories from STEM researchers who belong to the LGBTQIA2S+ community. In this post, Luiz Felipe Cordeiro Serigheli shares their story on a prism …

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Life with pets: Research Topics on living with animals

Frontiers

MAY 5, 2023

We put together the top Research Topics about animals living with us. Read about the amazing research done by scientists from across the globe. Suggest your topic The post Life with pets: Research Topics on living with animals first appeared on Science & research news | Frontiers. With more than 1.4 With more than 1.4

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Georgina Mace Prize 2023: Winner announced for early career researcher award

The Applied Ecologist

APRIL 11, 2024

Winner: Melanie Dickie Article: Applying remote sensing for large-landscape problems: Inventorying and tracking habitat recovery for a broadly distributed Species At Risk About the research For many species at risk, population declines can be traced …

2023

Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates World Water Day To Support Healthier Delaware River Watershed

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 25, 2024

The third annual World Water Day event at Stroud Water Research Center , sponsored by M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust, drew a crowd of about 150 people to celebrate and explore freshwater on March 22. Stroud Center Executive Director, President, and Research Scientist Dave Arscott, Ph.D.,

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Researcher Positionality in Participatory Action Research for Climate Justice in Indigenous Communities

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“Researcher Positionality in Participatory Action Research for Climate Justice in Indigenous Communities.” link] Abstract: This paper discusses researcher positionality in the studies of indigenous communities in the context of the Transforming Universities for a Changing Climate project. Kitagawa, K.

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NIOSH Reviews Past Nanotechnology Guidance and Needs for Future Research

Nanotech

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is looking back over two decades of published guidance to help reduce worker exposures to engineered nanomaterials and discussing the needs for future research efforts.

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Missing Russian Data Is Harming Arctic Research at a Critical Time

Scientific American

JANUARY 22, 2024

Russia makes up nearly half the terrestrial Arctic, but global collaboration with researchers there has ground to a halt since the invasion of Ukraine

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New Research Sparks Concerns That Ocean Circulation Will Collapse

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Dept. Of Agriculture Now Accepting Applications For Ag Conservation Research Grants; Ag Research Grants

How Tensions With Russia Are Jeopardizing Key Arctic Research

Russia's War Has Left a Huge Gap in Arctic Research

Researchers increasingly view tech as having human-like qualities

How Should the USDA Spend its Research Budget? (We Have Some Ideas.)

Researchers Awarded Wind Turbine Recycling Grant

Can AI Replace Human Research Participants? These Scientists See Risks

Sinking Coastal Lands Will Exacerbate the Flooding from Sea Level Rise in 24 US Cities, New Research Shows

New Research Explores a Restorative Climate Path for the Earth

Nixon Advisers’ Climate Research Plan: Another Lost Chance on the Road to Crisis

EPA Describes Future of Its Nanotechnology Research

Sperm counts are down worldwide and researchers are discovering why

Exploring consumer behavior: Must-read Research Topics

Why Is Superconductivity Research Plagued by Controversy?

Frontiers’ most popular mental health Research Topics

New Research Shows Emissions From Cars and Power Plants Can Hinder Insects’ Search for the Plants They Pollinate

How You Can Participate in Solar Eclipse Research

Stroud Water Research Center Highlights Benefits Of Rain Gardens; New Watershed Teaching Tools; Bern Sweeney Recognition

New Research from Antarctica Affirms The Threat of the ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ But Funding to Keep Studying it Is Running Out

We should be open about organoid research to avoid a backlash

Research stories: Strava, GBIF and Citizen Science

Research fieldwork comes with safety challenges

Rainbow Research: Life

Rainbow Research: Life

Collaborating in Person May Spark More Innovative Research

Penn State: Trees Struggle To ‘Breathe’ As Climate Warms, Researchers Find

The Deadly Rise of Anti-science review: The personal cost of research

Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program

Artificial intelligence and illusions of understanding in scientific research

Research culture

Research stories: Boxing for conservation

Southwood Prize 2023: Winner announced for early career researcher award

Machine learning helps researchers identify hit songs with 97% accuracy

Research stories: How to (almost) double woodland carbon overnight

Rainbow Research: A Colour Prism

Life with pets: Research Topics on living with animals

Georgina Mace Prize 2023: Winner announced for early career researcher award

Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates World Water Day To Support Healthier Delaware River Watershed

Researcher Positionality in Participatory Action Research for Climate Justice in Indigenous Communities

NIOSH Reviews Past Nanotechnology Guidance and Needs for Future Research

Missing Russian Data Is Harming Arctic Research at a Critical Time

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