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As Oceans Warm, Predators Are Falling Out of Sync with Their Prey

Yale E360

In the sea as on land, climate change is driving shifts in the abundance and distribution of species. Scientists are just beginning to focus on why some fish predators and prey like striped bass and menhaden on the U.S. East Coast are changing their behavior as waters warm.

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Mysterious Blobs Found in Cells Are Rewriting How Life Works

Scientific American

Tiny specks called biomolecular condensates are leading to a new understanding of the cell

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A cosmic shape could explain the fundamental nature of the universe

New Scientist

Physicists have created a 3D shape called the cosmohedron, which can be used to reconstruct the quantum wavefunction of the universe - and potentially do away with the idea of space-time as the underlying fabric of the universe

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How Neandertal DNA May Affect the Way We Think

Scientific American

DNA inherited from Neandertals may influence modern human cognition

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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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Weird icy balls in space could be a totally new kind of star

New Scientist

After a close look with a powerful radio telescope, astronomers are still puzzled by a pair of objects with strange characteristics first spotted in 2021

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Painful Endometriosis Can Affect the Whole Body, Not Only the Pelvis

Scientific American

This disease is now genetically linked to widespread inflammation, asthma, migraines, and more

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JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova Explosions

Scientific American

The best view yet of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant reveals new secrets

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The US is leaving the Paris Agreement – what happens next?

New Scientist

The worlds largest economy and second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases will withdraw from the global climate pact, disrupting efforts to tackle climate change

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Northcentral PA Conservancy Partners With McMorris Family To Preserve 60-Acre Farm In Lycoming County

PA Environment Daily

By Renee' Carey, Northcentral PA Conservancy In the heart of Lycoming County, the McMorris family has nurtured a 60-acre farm that tells a story of stewardship, family, and a love for the land. Recently, Marc McMorris and his siblings partnered with the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) to establish a conservation easement, ensuring the conservation of their cherished family property for generations to come.

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What nine sleep researchers do to get their best night's rest

New Scientist

From carefully timing meals and bedtime to turning down the lights and banning screens in bed, here's what the scientists who study sleep do to optimise their slumber

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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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Book Review: Tiny, Airborne Threats and Humans’ Reluctance to Face Them

Scientific American

Carl Zimmer’s new book dives into aerobiology and the reasons humans seem unwilling to confront airborne threats

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Sicily's hills were 40 metres below water during Earth's megaflood

New Scientist

The megaflood that refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5 million years ago was so huge and fast that it shaped the landscape of what is now Sicily

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Transcendent Thinking Boosts Teen Brains in Ways That Enhance Life

Scientific American

A style of teaching that gets adolescents to reflect beyond the here and now may help their brain grow in ways that enhance life

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Farms can install vertical solar panels without reducing crop yields

New Scientist

Adding rows of upright panels on farmland generates green power in the morning and evening while acting as a windbreak for crops

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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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Renew Support for Renewable Energy

Scientific American

Renewable energy is crucial to the U.S.

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How to shift your circadian clock to beat your jet lag

New Scientist

It is possible to speed up how quickly you get over jet lag but calculating the right way to do it based on flight times, time zones and light exposure can be tricky

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Manada Conservancy Partners With Laudenslager Family To Preserve 575 Acres In Dauphin County

PA Environment Daily

The Manada Conservancy wrapped up 2024 with the signing of two conservation easements on eight parcels owned by the Laudenslager Family, marking a grand total of 575 acres that the family has protected with the Conservancy. This recent project, through one of the easements, protects seven parcels expanding upon already protected woodland and sensitive wetland habitat on Peters Mountain.

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Incredible images show the moment SpaceX's Starship exploded

New Scientist

James Temple was "in the right place at the right time" to take these dramatic images of SpaceX's Starship's seventh flight test disintegrating above the Atlantic Ocean

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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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Could Seeding Farm Fields with Crushed Rock Slow Climate Change?

Scientific American

Spreading crushed stone across farm fields could inexpensively pull CO 2 from the air while also increasing yields.

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How best to catch up on rest and pay off your sleep debt

New Scientist

If you've missed out on sleep, it is possible to catch up. But is it better to try to do it all in one go or spread out over time and is it really so bad to sleep in at the weekend?

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Book Review: The Secret to Why Stories Endure through Generations

Scientific American

Storytelling is part of being human.

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Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program - A Look Back At 2024

PA Environment Daily

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Pennsylvania's Margaret Mead In 2024, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program grew to 911 dedicated community volunteers in 42 counties who logged 44,233 volunteer hours across the state. Since the program began in 2013, the total volunteer hours are 198,460, valued at $6.6 million.

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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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Everyone Who Has Ever Been to Space, Charted

Scientific American

Space traveler demographics have shifted over time

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Berks Nature Protects 607 Acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reserve In Schuylkill County

PA Environment Daily

In early January of 2025, Berks Nature permanently protected the 607-acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reserve in Schuylkill County. The camp property has offered recreational activities for scouting groups for decades, and hosts both a vast tract of woodland and the headwaters of the Lower Little Swatara Creek. The easement will allow camp activities to continue uninterrupted while also prohibiting all future development on the propertys 504 acres of woodland, balancing the recreational and ecological v

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The Space Junk Crisis Needs a Recycling Revolution

Scientific American

Orbital junk will become a crisis if we don’t act soon

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How To: Go Snow Day Birding (with Merlin)

Cool Green Science

Or how I learned to love winter wildlife watching (with a little help from technology and the perfect pair of mittens.) The post How To: Go Snow Day Birding (with Merlin) appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Science Crossword: It’s All Coming Together

Scientific American

Play this crossword inspired by the February 2025 issue of Scientific American

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PA Grazing Lands Coalition Now Accepting Applications For Educational Mini-Grants

PA Environment Daily

The Pennsylvania Grazing Lands Coalition is now accepting applications for the organizations ongoing educational mini-grants program. The grants are offered to non-profit organizations, agencies, and producer associations that provide grazing-focused education and training throughout the Commonwealth. Smaller, community-based grazing groups are encouraged to apply.

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Readers Respond to the October 2024 Issue

Scientific American

Letters to the editors for the October 2024 issue of Scientific American

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Berks Nature Establishes Ruth E. Fetterman Woodland To Preserve 102 Acres In Berks County

PA Environment Daily

In October 2024, Berks Nature established a new conservation easement with Ruth E. Fetterman to protect 102 acres of woodland proximal to the Trout Run reservoir. The conveyance of this easement symbolizes a victory for Earl Township residents who deeply value the rural quality of the landscape a sentiment echoed by residents across the Oley Hills landscape.

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February 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

Scientific American

Ant talk; vegetation on Mars

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DCNR, Penn State Extension Feb. 14 Meaningful Watershed Education Workshop At Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon County

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension is partnering with DCNR to host a February 14 Meaningful Watershed Education Workshop at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon County from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This winter-themed workshop is designed for educators interested in incorporating hands-on water science and stewardship activities into their curriculum. During the workshop, participants will explore a variety of engaging, real-world field experiences, including a winter salt watch activity and a macroinv

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