New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
After the release of a shocking video showing Olympic rider Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse, it is time for equestrians to educate themselves on the science of horse training, says Christa Lesté-Lasserre
Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
A new mathematical technique shows how to build small objects in any dimension that roll like a wheel, expanding our understanding of higher dimensional space
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New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft had so many problems during its first crewed launch to the International Space Station that NASA officials aren’t sure whether it will be able to bring its crew back home as planned
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 7, 2024
The South Mountain Partnership will hold the 14th Annual Power Of The Partnership Celebration on September 27 in Waynesboro, Franklin County from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. With more than 100 people in attendance the event celebrates the people and groups protecting and promoting this wonderful place that we all call home – the farms and farmland, historic places, vibrant communities and downtowns, water and air quality, wildlife and habitat, and parks, trails, and open spaces.
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
AUGUST 7, 2024
People who claim to believe in conspiracy theories may not actually deep down, which researchers uncovered by asking if they thought Canada had an elite army of genetically engineered, super intelligent, giant raccoons
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 7, 2024
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – A new backgrounder released by Environmental Defence today, Ontario’s Gas Problems: The Issues With Fracked Gas , takes a look at how Ontario’s increasing reliance on “natural gas” is worse than usually accounted for and worse than most Ontarians appreciate.
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PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 7, 2024
On September 5, the Schuylkill Action Network will hold its annual Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Bus Tour starting from The Discovery Center , 3401 Reservoir Drive in Philadelphia from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join SAN for a tour of a selection of projects in the Philadelphia area helping to improve water quality and connect people with the Schuylkill River!
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
From the Fibonacci sequence to the Bell numbers, there is more overlap between mathematics and poetry than you might think, says Peter Rowlett, who has found his inner poet
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 7, 2024
WeConservePA released the 2023 Conserved Land Census which shows 187,626 acres of land have been conserved in Pennsylvania between 2014 to 2023-- an average of 51 acres a day. 76,402 acres were transferred to government agencies for parks, game lands and other public spaces. 42,936 acres were conserved through land acquisition and 68,228 acres conserved through 920 easements.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
The dynamics of how plants and animals change Earth is central to this last book in a trilogy by Other Minds author and "scuba-diving philosopher" Peter Godfrey-Smith
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.
Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
A tiny human relative called the Hobbit, or Homo floresiensis, may have evolved from a larger ancestor that shrunk upon arriving on the Indonesian island of Flores, a new fossil suggests
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
If we want to terraform the Red Planet to make it better able to host microbial life, tiny rods of iron and aluminium may be the answer
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 7, 2024
Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – The largest oil and gas companies operating in Canada continue to post eye-popping profits. Just four companies – Suncor, CNRL, Cenovus and Imperial – made a combined total revenue of over $95 billion in the first half of the year.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Microwaves in homes, offices and laboratories have been found to host diverse microbiomes, highlighting the importance of regular cleaning
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.
Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
Several athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have come down with COVID, but they are still allowed to compete
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
An estimate of annual bird fatalities due to building collisions in the US brings the figure to more than 1 billion – it is the first to include deaths from injuries after the strike
Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
A politicized review into transgender medicine in the National Health Service has upended lives in the U.K.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
As the International Space Station comes to the end of its life, we should recognise its biggest achievement – showing that a better world is possible
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Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
The U.S. sorely needs a coordinated national research strategy, says Marcia McNutt, president of the U.S.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
See some of the top entries to this year's Mangrove Photography Awards, showing the beauty and fragility of these unique ecosystems
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 7, 2024
By Terry Fitzpatrick, Energy [Utilities] Association Of PA This guest essay was first published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on August 6, 2024 -- What can Pennsylvania lawmakers do about a looming regional power shortage that they didn’t cause and can’t easily fix? This dilemma poses the most important energy issue facing the Commonwealth. PJM Interconnection operates the regional electric grid serving 13 states and the District of Columbia.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Some write poetry when broken-hearted, others label it "love trauma syndrome" and use scientific methods to investigate.
Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck on the ISS since they launched to the station in early June.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Blackworms are ultra-fast swimmers, and they tangle up into worm balls to protect themselves from predators – but leeches have an ingenious method of catching them called “spiral entombment”
Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
An antitrust expert explains Monday’s landmark legal decision that Google illegally cemented its dominance in Internet search
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
If we want to terraform the Red Planet to make it better able to host microbial life, tiny rods of iron and aluminium may be the answer
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 7, 2024
WeConservePA is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 PA Land Conservation Conference to be held April 2-4 in State College. The deadline for submissions is October October 24. The Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for staff and volunteers of conservation groups. The 300-400 attendees each year come from land trusts, county and local municipal governments, state agencies, trail groups, watershed associations, and other organizations.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Horses that are bred to race seem to perform better on the course if they had a diverse gut microbiome as foals
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 7, 2024
The PA Association of Environmental Professionals will host an August 28 webinar on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Environmental Behavior, Transport, Remedies starting at Noon. Owing to the unique properties of the carbon-fluorine bond, PFAS chemicals are physically and chemically stable, have very low surface energies, and have excellent surfactant properties.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Lush and vibrant cinematography plus a "cast" of real animals make Heart of an Oak an enthralling celebration of the natural world
Law Columbia
AUGUST 7, 2024
Over the last 10 years, dozens of townships in Michigan have effectively halted renewable energy development by adopting severe zoning restrictions, such as moratoriums. Many of these local restrictions, however, may become moot after November 29, 2024, when a new state law that reforms the siting process for large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects goes into effect.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Netflix's adaptation of The Decameron adds style and literary tropes to a licentious Renaissance classic.
NRDC
AUGUST 7, 2024
Expanding clean two-wheeler access in villages is huge opportunity to improve livelihoods, increase savings, and support the country’s energy and equity goals.
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