Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 26, 2024
Next month, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin must justify to Congress a 37% cost overrun in the Pentagon’s project to replace every nuclear missile in the land-based leg of the nuclear triad. He should make us all safer – and save the US public upwards of $100 billion – by cancelling the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile. What cost overrun?
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
The CRISPR gene-editing technique has revolutionised biology, but now an even more powerful system called bridge editing could let us completely reshape genomes
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 26, 2024
This June, I had the opportunity to testify at the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee’s hearing on “Hydrogen Hubs and Climate Change.” With both Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) and Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) located in state, Pennsylvania is home to two out of seven total selections for the nation’s $7 billion Hydrogen Hubs Program.
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
See the circle of galaxy clusters and voids that surround us in this map of the nearby cosmos, extending 200 million light years in each direction
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Scientific American
JUNE 26, 2024
Extreme wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity globally, data show for the first time
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
While time is relative, it still flows in one direction for every observer.
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New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
A fossil bone displaying features consistent with Down’s syndrome belonged to a Neanderthal child who survived beyond 6 years old, adding to evidence that these extinct humans cared for members of their community
Ocean Conservancy
JUNE 26, 2024
I’m honored to announce the winners of Ocean Conservancy’s 2024 Photo Contest. This year we received hundreds of beautiful, inspiring and heartbreaking photo submissions. And I’m so grateful for every photographer who sent in their images and the record-breaking number of voters like you who helped pick our category winners. This year, we decided to let the Ocean Conservancy team get in on the fun, too.
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
A technique to charge a battery inside a quantum computer relies on sorting qubits in an imitation of Maxwell’s demon, a 19th-century thought experiment once thought to break the laws of physics
Earth 911
JUNE 26, 2024
Most people recognize that wine corks are special. You pop them from the bottle, and. The post Guest Opinion: Recycle Cork To Replace Petroleum-Based Polymers and Foams appeared first on Earth911.
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
JUNE 26, 2024
A "new" star system, T Coronae Borealis, will become visible to the naked eye between now and September.
Scientific American
JUNE 26, 2024
On its first crewed flight, troubling technical glitches with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft have left two astronauts in limbo onboard the International Space Station
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Scientific American
JUNE 26, 2024
Despite an eye-watering price tag, bringing pieces of Mars back to Earth promises to revolutionize our understanding of life’s place in the early solar system
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
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
Through science, we are striving for objective knowledge about the universe around us.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 26, 2024
“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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day June 26, 27, 28, 29
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
ChatGPT-written exam submissions for a psychology degree mostly went undetected and tended to get better marks than real students’ work
Scientific American
JUNE 26, 2024
Wind shear and atmospheric instability have combined to create a brutal tornado season this year
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.
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
Almost all the stars that will ever exist have already been born, and they have been around long enough for life to evolve on planets that orbit them
Scientific American
JUNE 26, 2024
Climate-related highway fixes and electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses are among the projects getting federal help in a new round of funding
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
Influencers won't stop talking about the health benefits of stimulating the vagus nerve.
The Applied Ecologist
JUNE 26, 2024
Happy Pride Month! Join the British Ecological Society in this annual, global celebration as we share stories from STEM researchers who belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This post is by Dr Numair Masud (he/him), Bioscience Research Associate at Cardiff University. Pride in a conflicted world Dr Numair Masud (he/him) is a Bioscience Research Associate at Cardiff University, investigating how anthropogenic stressors impact freshwater organisms.
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
JUNE 26, 2024
Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker's Love Triangle is fast-paced, with nuggets about everything from impossible soccer balls to duck wakes.
Cresforum
JUNE 26, 2024
CRES Forum hosted our fourth CRES Academy of 2024, and it was electrifying! The event, “Transmission 101: Moving Electricity from Point A to Point B,” provided a comprehensive examination of the U.S. transmission system, including its significance to the nation’s energy infrastructure, operational processes, challenges and future opportunities.
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
Financial incentives have helped people with obesity lose weight in trials, but whether the approach is sustainable or cost-effective remains to be seen
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 26, 2024
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards will host a July 15 webinar providing an overview and Q/A on the Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale species starting at 1:00 p.m. Planting native trees and shrubs is a powerful way to turn your landscape into a wildlife wonderland while also improving local stream health and water quality. But choosing the best species for your specific landscape conditions can be a challenge.
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.
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
Some people find the scale of the universe existentially frightening, but here's why you should take it as a source of comfort
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 26, 2024
The Capital Resource Conservation and Development Area Council will hold a July 30 pasture walk on grazing practices and a new temporary fencing program at the Voight Family Farms in Fredericksburg, Lebanon County from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Del Voight and his family raise Angus seedstock on approximately 13 acres of pasture and hay land and started grazing in 2000.
New Scientist
JUNE 26, 2024
Photographer Ignacio Evangelista's stark shots shine a light on the little-known VOR beacons, once key to aviation navigation but now being replaced by GPS
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 26, 2024
DCNR’s PA Trails Advisory Committee recently released its 2023 Annual Trails Report showing the state is getting closer to meeting its goal of having a trail within 10 minutes of every Pennnsylvanian. DCNR was able to invest $9.3 million in trails matched by another nearly $10.4 million from local partners in 2023. These investments helped construct or rehabilitate seven bridges, six tunnels, 16 trailheads, and 48 miles of trails.
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