Scientific American
MAY 9, 2025
Inuit languages really do have many words for snow, linguists found—and other languages have conceptual specialties, too, potentially revealing what a culture values
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2025
Extreme weather events are the most dramatic consequence of climate change, but there are many smaller ways it disturbs our daily life
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Scientific American
MAY 9, 2025
Young people today will be exposed to a number of heat waves that no one would have experienced before the burning of fossil fuels started raising global temperatures
Yale E360
MAY 9, 2025
Scientists have found that atoll islands with healthy forests and coral reefs are more resilient against rising seas. To shore up vulnerable islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans, experts are working to restore native trees and seabirds and boost the growth of protective corals.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2025
Scientists at Europe’s famous particle collider briefly created gold ions from lead in a modern twist on the alchemical goal
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2025
Kepler's Supernova, seen in 1604, is one of the most famous exploding stars ever seen, and now astronomers think it may have been an interloper from another galaxy
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New Scientist
MAY 9, 2025
Very large hail hailstones more than 5 centimetresin diameter poses a growing threat to Europe as the climate warms, with increasing risk of expensive damage to cars and property
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2025
The sun has produced stunning auroras on Earth in recent years as solar activity has peaked—but expect more in coming years
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2025
Just like humans, chimps have rhythm when drumming, which suggests that the trait evolved in our common ancestor
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
The Environmental Council of the States and the Environmental Protection Network reported this week the President's Budget Request issued on May 2 would cut over $1 billion going to states to administer federal pollution control and permitting programs, eliminating 16 of the 19 categorial state grants. In addition, the President proposes to cut drinking water and wastewater revolving infrastructure funding by 89%.
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
MAY 9, 2025
With season 2 unfolding, the science of the fungal horror drama is becoming shakier.
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2025
Galaxies come in many shapes and sizes, and trying to define them is difficult
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2025
Following on from our first list, we asked New Scientist staff to pick even more of their favourite sci-fi books of all time. From Isaac Asimov and Ursula K.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
The following notices were published in the May 10 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- PA General Energy Company, LLC - 7 Mile 16-Inch Water Pipeline: DEP issued a Chapter 105 permit for the pipeline between the 726 Pad A and Fox Pad B shale gas well pads impacting Pine Run (High Quality), Rush Run (High Quality), Mill Creek (High Quality), Lauren Run (Exceptional Value), Big Run (Exceptional Value) and wetland
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.
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2025
While intermittent fasting may be growing in popularity, relatively little is known about how it impacts our gut microbiome for better or for worse
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2025
A new review of ocean data suggests that more than 99.999 percent of the global deep seafloor has never been seen by humans. But what does that really mean?
The Applied Ecologist
MAY 9, 2025
In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Daniel Banks shares their story collecting citizen science data as part of the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Space4Nature project. Tell us abut yourself My name is Daniel Banks and I work at the Surey Wildlife Trust as the Citizen Science Officer.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful encourages residents to join the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative and organize local litter cleanups or volunteer for a cleanup near you. Pick Up Pennsylvania engages tens of thousands of volunteers annually through litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects, special collections, and educational events.
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.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2025
by Jack Marley, The Conversation Beavers, those iron-toothed rodents with a talent for hydraulic engineering, can legally return to English river catchments after an absence of 500 years. Castor fiber has been on the way back for the last two decades thanks to unauthorised reintroductions.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people. - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [Its Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule May 12, 13, 14 June 2,
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2025
by Alexandre Pace, Concordia University The effects of climate change are complex, especially on the water cycle. As we seek to better understand human-driven climate changes, long-term baselines for environmental data are essential.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the May 10 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - May 10 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the May 10 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the PA Energy Development Authority draft Energy Development Plan. Comments are due June 13. $156 million in Solar for All funding still locked up.
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.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2025
Ashraf, W., Sharma, D., Khan, A., & Khanuja, M. (2025). Green Carbon Dots as Adsorbents for Removal of Toxic Chemicals. In Green Carbon Dots: Sustainable Analytical Approaches (Vol. 1506, pp. 141160). American Chemical Society.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 10 PA Bulletin announcing an updated Non-Regulatory Agenda is now available cataloging the technical guidance documents the agency has in development. The Agenda is published twice a year and provides information on the status of each guidance and anticipated completion dates and a contact person in the agency to give the public advanced notice of the guidance documents to enhance opportunities for public participation.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2025
Watch the story from The Guardian. Eva Czislowski, a student and activist, says Carnabys black cockatoos used to blacken the sky. I can’t believe that I won’t be able to experience that,’ she says.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
The May 9 Take Five Fridays With Pam from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation is now available featuring articles on-- -- I Love My State Park Week May 11-18 ! -- New Think Outside Podcast - Exploring Hills Creek State Park With Ben Stone -- June 25 Virtual Book Club: An Immense World By Ed Yong Click Here to read the entire Take Five. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.
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Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2025
Read the full story at Grist. The dispute between two Los Angeles-area districts raises a broader question of what a school district owes its neighbors after a major disaster.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
The Center for Land Use and Sustainability at Shippensburg University is collaborating with scientists from the Appalachian Mountain Club to host a May 20 webinar to educate outdoor enthusiasts about how we can contribute data to AMC's spring wildflower phenology research project along the Appalachian Trail corridor. Using the iNaturalist app , an online community science platform, you help AMC track wildflower phenology (the timing of events like leaf emergence and flowering) along the Appalach
Physics World
MAY 9, 2025
Physicists have succeeded in making neutrons travel in a curved parabolic waveform known as an Airy beam. This behaviour, which had previously been observed in photons and electrons but never in a non-elementary particle, could be exploited in fundamental quantum science research and in advanced imaging techniques for materials characterization and development.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2025
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments at a June 17 hearing on the Warren Area sulfur dioxide air quality maintenance plan and attainment redesignation request. ( formal notice ) DEP developed a draft maintenance plan demonstrating that the Warren Area can maintain the 2010 1-hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the next 10 years as required under section 175A(a) of the Federal Clean Air Act that is now available for public comment.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2025
Read the full story from the University of California-Davis. Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how accurate is the ecological data that they collect? In a new study published in Citizen Science: Theory and Practice March 28, researchers from the University of California, Davis, show that citizen science data from iNaturalist … Continue reading Can citizen science be trusted?
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