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Spiral scratches on contact lenses can turn them into multifocals

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Inscribing a spiral in the centre of a contact lens seems to create optical vortices that interact so that the lens provides a clear image of objects at all distances

Contact electrification explained at last

Physics World

JUNE 25, 2021

An apparently simple physics phenomenon known as contact electrical charging turns out to be far more complicated than was previously thought, according to new experiments by researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Contact electrification can occur whenever two surfaces touch. Contradiction to established theory.

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Bird flu confirmed in person who had contact with infected dairy cows

New Scientist

APRIL 1, 2024

A person in Texas has been infected with bird flu after exposure to dairy cows who had the virus – it is the first time a human has contracted the disease from a mammal

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NASA Detects 'Heartbeat' from Voyager 2 Spacecraft after Losing Contact

Scientific American

AUGUST 1, 2023

A glitch may have silenced NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft until mid-October—but a “heartbeat” signal offers hope for reestablishing contact earlier

Food Contact Chemicals Database

Environmental News Bits

JULY 6, 2022

The Food Contact Chemicals database (FCCdb) contains an extensive set of intentionally added food contact chemicals (FCCs), with hazard and regulatory information included where available. The FCCdb is freely downloadable and searchable as a Microsoft Excel file from the Zenodo repository.

NASA Detects 'Heartbeat' from Voyager 2 Spacecraft after Losing Contact

Scientific American

AUGUST 1, 2023

A glitch may have silenced NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft until mid-October—but a “heartbeat” signal offers hope for reestablishing contact earlier

NASA has regained contact with Voyager 2 after losing it for a week

New Scientist

AUGUST 1, 2023

After accidentally turning the Voyager 2 spacecraft away from Earth and losing contact with it, NASA engineers have now heard a “heartbeat signal” that shows it is still okay

NASA Restores Contact with Mars Helicopter Ingenuity

Scientific American

JANUARY 22, 2024

After an unexpected communications dropout, NASA ’ s Ingenuity helicopter is back in business on Mars

Hopes fade for renewed contact with India's Chandrayaan-3 moon lander

New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Mission engineers had hoped that the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover could survive the freezing lunar night, but the sun rose on their landing site on 22 September and there have been no signals from the craft

The roboticist who wants to bring AI into contact with the real world

New Scientist

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial intelligence may never reach its full potential without a body to interact with the physical world. Roboticist Josh Bongard says that the push for “embodied AI” is suggesting a rethink of what it means to design intelligent robots

Group that wants to contact aliens will transmit to TRAPPIST-1 system

New Scientist

APRIL 12, 2022

METI, an organisation aiming to make contact with other civilisations, will send out its second message from Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station in Cornwall, UK

Smart contact lens for glaucoma could release drugs when needed

New Scientist

MAY 17, 2022

A wireless contact lens that monitors eye pressure and delivers glaucoma drugs on demand has been tested in animals

What action is being taken on chemicals of concern in food contact packaging?

Environmental News Bits

JULY 1, 2022

A recent study led by scientists from the Food Packaging Forum, ETH Zürich, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology has led to the development of a list of Food Contact Chemicals of Concern (FCCoC) that the researchers believe should be phased out immediately as part of the EU’s … Continue reading What action is being (..)

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FDA faces calls to limit BPA in plastics that contact food

Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A coalition of scientists, physicians and environmental groups is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to restrict the use of the industrial chemical bisphenol A, known commonly as BPA, in plastics that contact food. In a formal petition organized by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and sent to… Read more →

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Fake alien message sent to Earth to prepare us for first contact

New Scientist

MAY 25, 2023

A coded message called “A Sign in Space” has been sent from a spacecraft orbiting Mars to simulate potential communication from an advanced alien civilisation

Making Eye Contact Signals a New Turn in a Conversation

Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Neuroscientists have uncovered an intriguing subtlety in how we communicate—that is, when we’re not on Zoom. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

Penn State Researcher Recommends Hunters Wear PPE During Close Contact With Deer, Get COVID Vaccine

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

PPE Precautions According to Vivek Kapur , Huck Distinguished Chair in Global Health and professor of microbiology and infectious diseases, Penn State, while no evidence exists that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted from deer to humans, he believes hunters and those living in close proximity to deer may want to take precautions, including during contact (..)

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Covid-19 news: 1 in 5 NHS Covid-19 app users have contact tracing off

New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

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

Recyclable, back-contact solar panel from the Netherlands?

Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 12, 2022

Read the full story at pv magazine.

Recycling

PUC: Strongly Encourages Consumers & Small Businesses To Contact Utilities About Options To Pay Past-Due Balances To Avoid Termination

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2021

Consumers may also contact Pennsylvania’s “211” system (Dial 211 or visit www.pa211.org Utilities also can help enroll consumers in assistance programs, guide them to other available resources and discuss new payment plan options to address overdue balances and help consumers move forward.

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'Forever chemicals' have infiltrated food packaging on a wide scale

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

Walks in Green Parks Mean Stronger Immune Systems and Better Mental Health

Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Contact with nature improves physical and mental health, but greenery is not easily reached by all

La Salle residents told to avoid contact with green residue released during fire at chemical plant

Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 13, 2023

Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. The substance is from potassium permanganate, a chemical compound produced at the Carus Chemical plant and used to treat drinking water, wastewater and industrial chemicals, officials said.

Media Advisory: This Earth Day Weekend, Ontarians Across the Province are Gathering and Demanding More Protection for the Environment

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 18, 2024

Contact: Katie Krelove, katie@wildernesscommittee.org Brampton GrowGreen Awards Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 10150 The Gore Rd., Contact: David Laing, david@daylelaing.com Carleton Place Earthfest Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Market Square, 7 Beckwith St.,

Earth Day

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Anheuser-Busch to Implement New Water Reuse Technology in Connection with Its Breweries

Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 22, 2022

Through a series of reactors and filtration technologies, Anheuser-Busch will be able to clean and reuse previously discarded water in industrial processes which don’t contact beer, reducing the. The post Anheuser-Busch to Implement New Water Reuse Technology in Connection with Its Breweries appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Technology

Technology Technology 2022

See the messages NASA is sending to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa

New Scientist

MARCH 27, 2024

Douglas Vakoch of METI International explains how NASA drew on the organisation's expertise at attempting to contact extraterrestrial intelligence to help craft a message to Europa

Little Juniata River Assn.: More Than 100 Volunteers Clean Up 30 Miles Of River Banks In Huntingdon, Blair Counties

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

Contact Bill Anderson on how to become involved with the Association: bjuniata@verizon.net. If you are interested in becoming a Keep PA Beautiful Pennsylvania Waterway Steward , contact Michelle Dunn by sending email to: mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

2024

Why fully remote workplaces mean more loneliness – and more sick days

New Scientist

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hybrid working has its benefits, but employees will be happier and more productive with more face-to-face contact, says evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar

How concussion can lead to brain damage - and what to do to prevent it

New Scientist

MARCH 5, 2024

A new understanding of what happens to the brain after a knock to the head is finally waking us up to the risk of contact sports, and ways to stop long term damage

Graphene biosensor will drive new innovations in brain-controlled robotics

Physics World

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Graphene-based biosensors, however, often have low durability, corroding upon contact with sweat, and exhibit high skin-contact impedance that hampers the detection of signals from the brain. On-skin EIS measurements showed that the contact impedance between the graphene sensors and the skin reduced drastically after repeated testing.

Electricity

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WPCAMR: Watershed Groups Statewide Can Qualify For Quick Response Mine Drainage Treatment System, Watershed Restoration Project Repair Funding

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What this means to you… Simply put, if you have an acid mine drainage treatment system that is in need of repair, contact your DEP Mining Watershed Manager and tell them what you need. The Mining Watershed Manager will, in turn, contact WPCAMR and see which funding source, Growing Greener or WCAP will be the best fit for that repair.

Conservation

Conservation 2024

Keep PA Beautiful: Register Fall Cleanups Now To Be Part Of International Coastal Cleanup; Free Cleanup Supplies Available

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If you would like to join an event below or one listed on the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Calendar of Events , please contact the coordinator to confirm participation. -- ShipShape (D.O.I.T.) Contact Danielle Humphrey at danielle@humphreyclean.com or 717-402-6500. -- Beach Cleanup, Neshaminy State Park - Sept. 9 from 8:30AM - 9:30AM.

Ocean

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DEP Invites Comments At June 10 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Pixelle Specialty Solutions Paper Making Plant In York County

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2024

To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Thomas Bianca at 717-705-4863 or send email to: tbianca@pa.gov. All pertinent documents are available electronically for public review and copies can be requested by contacting Thomas Bianca at 717-705-4863 or by email to: tbianca@pa.gov.

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection 2024

Media Advisory: Environmental Defence and other groups in Ontario to rally against Bill 23 and the Greenbelt removals

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Contact: Joan Faux, 519-802-0921; Arlene Slocombe, 519-994-0270 . Contact: Susan Robertson, susan@peopleplancommunity.com ; Arlene Slocombe, 519-994-0270 . Contact: Arlene Slocombe, 519-994-0270 . Contact: Linda Mathers, lindamathers63@gmail.com ; 705-816-3901. Contact: stopsprawlhalton@gmail.com.

Government

Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.23.24

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2024

Contact: Adam Walters adwalters@pa.gov or 717-214-6548. Contact: Daniel E. Click Here for options to attend remotely. Read more here on the agenda. April 25-- Agenda Posted. DEP Mining and Reclamation Advisory Board meeting. Room 105 Rachel Carson Building. Visit the Board webpage for options to join the meeting remotely.

Earth Day

Earth Day Natural Resources Conservation 2024

Communities Celebrate Earth Day By Joining Keep PA Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania; 216 Cleanup Events Scheduled For Earth Day Weekend

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 20, 2023

If you would like to join an event below or one listed on the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Calendar of Events , please contact the coordinator to confirm participation. -- Etna-Sharpsburg Earth Day Challenge, Allegheny County - Sat, Apr 22 9:00AM - 11:30AM, contact Megan Tunon at megan@etnacommunity.org or (412) 660-4667.

Earth Day

Earth Day Recycling Waste 2023

DEP Posted 61 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In January 13 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2024

Contact: Kristen Gardner at (717) 346-1497. Contact: Kristen Gardner at (717) 346-1497. Contact: Kristen Gardner at (717) 346-1497. Contact: Kristen Gardner at (717) 346-1497. Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 361 131 6502, Passcode: 259161. formal notice ) February 29-- Virtual. formal notice ) March 28-- Virtual.

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection Natural Gas Regulations 2024

House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec. 11 Hearing On Bill To Expand Renewable Energy Mandates In Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Greg Vitali (D-Delaware) serves as Majority Chair of the House Environmental Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-787-7647 or sending email to: gvitali@pahouse.net. Martin Causer (R-Cameron) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-5075 or by sending email to: mcauser@pahousegop.com.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy 2030 Clean Energy 2024

Broken U.S.-China Science Cooperation Needs Repair, Not Persecution

Scientific American

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Science plays an enormous unseen role in keeping international avenues of contact open, even when political doors slam shut. We need to keep those channels open with China

Politics

Media Advisory: This Earth Day Weekend, Ontarians Across the Province are Gathering and Demanding More Protection for the Environment

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 18, 2024

Contact: Katie Krelove, katie@wildernesscommittee.org Brampton GrowGreen Awards Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 10150 The Gore Rd., Contact: Elizabeth Carswell, elizabeth@cyoo.ca and Huntington Rd, Vaughan, ON Wilderness Committee will be hosting a guided nature hike through the Nashville Conservation Reserve.

Earth Day

Earth Day Precautionary Principle Conservation Fossil Fuels

DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 24 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Contact: Bob Haines robhaines@pa.gov or 717-787-7565, ( formal notice ) March 6-- CANCELED. Contact: Randy D. Contact: Randy D. DEP Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting. The next meeting has not yet been scheduled. DEP Storage Tank Advisory Committee meeting. Next scheduled meeting June 5. formal notice ) June 5-- NEW.

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection 2024 Ozone Regulations

Statement: Alberta’s Water-Sharing Agreement Must Acknowledge Climate Change

Enviromental Defense

APRIL 19, 2024

30 – For more information or to request an interview, please contact: Allen Braude, Environmental Defence, media@environmentaldefence.ca The post Statement: Alberta’s Water-Sharing Agreement Must Acknowledge Climate Change appeared first on Environmental Defence.

Climate Change

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Government 2024

Senate Environmental Committee Meets Dec. 12 On 2 Environmental Hearing Board Nominees, Bill Creating An Independent Energy Information Office

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming) serves as Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-787-3280 or sending email to: gyaw@pasen.gov. Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-5709 or sending email to: senatorcomitta@pasenate.com.

2023

Why space scientists need science fiction

New Scientist

MARCH 29, 2023

Carl Sagan's novel Contact, in which Ellie Arroway searches for alien intelligence, has been an inspiration and a guide, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Spiral scratches on contact lenses can turn them into multifocals

Contact electrification explained at last

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Bird flu confirmed in person who had contact with infected dairy cows

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NASA Detects 'Heartbeat' from Voyager 2 Spacecraft after Losing Contact

Food Contact Chemicals Database

NASA Detects 'Heartbeat' from Voyager 2 Spacecraft after Losing Contact

NASA has regained contact with Voyager 2 after losing it for a week

NASA Restores Contact with Mars Helicopter Ingenuity

Hopes fade for renewed contact with India's Chandrayaan-3 moon lander

The roboticist who wants to bring AI into contact with the real world

Group that wants to contact aliens will transmit to TRAPPIST-1 system

Smart contact lens for glaucoma could release drugs when needed

What action is being taken on chemicals of concern in food contact packaging?

FDA faces calls to limit BPA in plastics that contact food

Fake alien message sent to Earth to prepare us for first contact

Making Eye Contact Signals a New Turn in a Conversation

Penn State Researcher Recommends Hunters Wear PPE During Close Contact With Deer, Get COVID Vaccine

Covid-19 news: 1 in 5 NHS Covid-19 app users have contact tracing off

Recyclable, back-contact solar panel from the Netherlands?

PUC: Strongly Encourages Consumers & Small Businesses To Contact Utilities About Options To Pay Past-Due Balances To Avoid Termination

'Forever chemicals' have infiltrated food packaging on a wide scale

Walks in Green Parks Mean Stronger Immune Systems and Better Mental Health

La Salle residents told to avoid contact with green residue released during fire at chemical plant

Media Advisory: This Earth Day Weekend, Ontarians Across the Province are Gathering and Demanding More Protection for the Environment

Anheuser-Busch to Implement New Water Reuse Technology in Connection with Its Breweries

See the messages NASA is sending to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa

Little Juniata River Assn.: More Than 100 Volunteers Clean Up 30 Miles Of River Banks In Huntingdon, Blair Counties

Why fully remote workplaces mean more loneliness – and more sick days

How concussion can lead to brain damage - and what to do to prevent it

Graphene biosensor will drive new innovations in brain-controlled robotics

WPCAMR: Watershed Groups Statewide Can Qualify For Quick Response Mine Drainage Treatment System, Watershed Restoration Project Repair Funding

Keep PA Beautiful: Register Fall Cleanups Now To Be Part Of International Coastal Cleanup; Free Cleanup Supplies Available

DEP Invites Comments At June 10 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Pixelle Specialty Solutions Paper Making Plant In York County

Media Advisory: Environmental Defence and other groups in Ontario to rally against Bill 23 and the Greenbelt removals

Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.23.24

Communities Celebrate Earth Day By Joining Keep PA Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania; 216 Cleanup Events Scheduled For Earth Day Weekend

DEP Posted 61 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In January 13 PA Bulletin

House Environmental Committee To Hold Dec. 11 Hearing On Bill To Expand Renewable Energy Mandates In Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards

Broken U.S.-China Science Cooperation Needs Repair, Not Persecution

Media Advisory: This Earth Day Weekend, Ontarians Across the Province are Gathering and Demanding More Protection for the Environment

DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 24 PA Bulletin

Statement: Alberta’s Water-Sharing Agreement Must Acknowledge Climate Change

Senate Environmental Committee Meets Dec. 12 On 2 Environmental Hearing Board Nominees, Bill Creating An Independent Energy Information Office

Why space scientists need science fiction

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