What Philosopher Ibn Sina Can Teach Us about AI
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
A philosopher who lived centuries before artificial intelligence might be able to help us understand the field's personhood questions
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Don’t Dump in Dresden
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 18, 2024
York1 Environmental Solutions is proposing a dump site that could result in up to 700 dump trucks, filled with construction and demolition waste, rolling through the small town of Dresden, Ontario every single day. This proposed landfill continues a trend of making rural Ontario a convenient dumping ground for urban communities. The riding of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex already has two major landfills, Ridge Landfill and Watford and Twin Creek Landfill, that take over 3 million tonnes of garbage from
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Particles move in beautiful patterns when they have ‘spatial memory’
New Scientist
APRIL 18, 2024
A mathematical model of a particle that remembers its past so that it never travels the same path twice produces stunningly complex patterns
The Theoretical Physicist Who Worked with J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Melba Phillips co-authored a paper with J. Robert Oppenheimer in 1935 that proved important in the development of nuclear physics.
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.
Fossil snake discovered in India may have been the largest ever
New Scientist
APRIL 18, 2024
The vertebrae of Vasuki indicus, a snake that lived 47 million years ago, suggest it could have been as long as 15 metres
This Nearly 50-Foot Snake Was One of the Largest to Slither the Earth
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Fossilized vertebrae that were found in an Indian coal mine belonged to a gigantic and previously unknown snake species
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FDA Recalls Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Two medical devices that mechanically pump blood to the heart have caused hundreds of injuries and more than a dozen deaths
Extreme heat in 2023 linked to drastic slump in growth of marine life
New Scientist
APRIL 18, 2024
Last year’s marine heatwaves saw an unprecedented decline in the growth of phytoplankton and algae, which many animals in the oceans depend on for food
Hollywood Should Give Brain Science a Star Turn
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Movies and TV shows frequently depict physical and biological sciences well, but often depict psychological and brain sciences poorly.
Cocaine seems to hijack brain pathways that prioritise food and water
New Scientist
APRIL 18, 2024
Cocaine and morphine hijacked neural responses in the brains of mice, which resulted in them consuming less food and water
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
Viewpoint: Heating homes with supercomputers
A Greener Life
APRIL 18, 2024
Photo credit: Keith Hunter / University of Edinburgh. By Jeremy Williams Did you know that Britain has a national supercomputer? It’s hosted at the Advanced Computing Facility at the University of Edinburgh and it’s used on our crunchiest problems, such as climate modelling or processing health data. It’s in the news this week because of a trial of a new heating idea – an idea that chimes nicely with the seasonal heat storage technologies I was writing about recently.
Guest Essay: Claims That Only Thermal Energy Resources Can Ensure Electric Grid Reliability Don’t Pass The Laugh Test
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 18, 2024
By John Quigley, Kleinman Center For Energy Policy , University of Pennsylvania The challenge of decarbonizing the electricity grid while ensuring its reliability is acute in Pennsylvania. So is the level of misdirection in the policy debate. The Commonwealth is the nation’s third-largest electricity producer , and exports more of it than any other state.
Quantum-proof encryption may not actually stop quantum hackers
New Scientist
APRIL 18, 2024
Cryptographers are scrambling to understand an algorithm that could undermine the mathematics behind next-generation encryption methods, which are intended to protect against quantum computers
Federal Bills Propose Changes to the H-2A Program
National Law Center
APRIL 18, 2024
In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. H-2A workers play. The post Federal Bills Propose Changes to the H-2A Program appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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.
AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and reading comprehension
Encina Announces Chemical Plastics Recycling Plant Will Not Be Built In Northumberland County
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 18, 2024
On April 18, Texas-based Encina Development Group announced it will not move forward with its chemical plastics recycling plant in Northumberland County "at the current time." The company said it will pursue other projects in the US, Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia. “Encina has had several key projects under review or development in the USA, KSA, and SE Asia for more than 18 months.
SpaceX’s Starship Could Save NASA’s Beleaguered Mars Sample Return Mission
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Facing budgetary pressure for its Mars Sample Return program, NASA has turned to private industry for ideas—perhaps with one specific company in mind
Media Advisory: This Earth Day Weekend, Ontarians Across the Province are Gathering and Demanding More Protection for the Environment
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 18, 2024
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Starting on Friday April 19th and and continuing through until Saturday April 27th, local groups from across Ontario are hosting rallies, hikes, clean-ups, street parties and educational events as part of the Yours To Protect Weekend.
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.
Mathematicians Explain Why Some Lengths Can’t Be Measured
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Can you assign a size to every object?
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PBS Nature
APRIL 18, 2024
Ireland is renowned worldwide for its lush green hills and wild Atlantic coast, but one of its greatest natural treasures is a landscape of grey stone called the Burren, which is home to some of Ireland’s most enchanting wildlife. Featuring striking wildlife sequences set in this fantastical otherworld, the documentary follows its lead character, the elusive but charming pine marten, as her story takes us on a delightful journey through this incredible habitat and the lives of its wild birds and
New Rule Charts Conservation Path for Public Lands
NRDC
APRIL 18, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management has modernized the agency’s strategies for conserving water, wildlife, and other natural resources.
Jupiter's moon Io has been a volcanic inferno for billions of years
New Scientist
APRIL 18, 2024
Measurements of sulphur isotopes in Io’s atmosphere show that the moon may have been volcanically active for its entire lifetime
Sustainability at Retail
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Penn State Extension: Can You Tell If A Stream Is Healthy? Meet The Stream Doctors With Science U
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 18, 2024
Stream health is crucial for maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems and the overall well-being of surrounding environments. Healthy streams provide habitats for diverse flora and fauna, support biodiversity, and contribute to clean water sources for human consumption and recreation. Additionally, they play a vital role in regulating local climates and mitigating the impacts of flooding by absorbing excess water.
Deadly African Heat Wave Would Not Have Been Possible without Climate Change
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Scientists say extreme temperatures that reached 119 degrees Fahrenheit and killed at least 100 people in parts of West Africa would only occur every 200 years in the absence of climate change
DCNR State Parks April Environmental Education Newsletter Celebrates Earth Month
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 18, 2024
The April issue of DCNR State Parks Environmental Education newsletter helps educator celebrate Earth Month with features like this-- -- How To Make Every Day Earth Day -- Teaching Ideas For Earth Day, Amphibian Week + More! -- Subject To Climate - Earth Day Activity Bundle -- Celebrate Arbor Day April 26 -- Explore the Outdoors - Leave No Trace Series -- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Nurture A New Way To Learn: Outside For 5 -- Take The 2024 PA Environmental Education Survey -- Calendar o
After 13 Years, No End in Sight for Caribbean Sargassum Invasion
Inside Climate News
APRIL 18, 2024
The growing invasion of sargassum in the Caribbean has impacted the quality of life of the islands' residents. But local governments have so far failed to coordinate an international response to address the problem, which scientists believe is triggered by global pollution, the climate crisis and a shortage of funds to mitigate it. By Freeman Rogers/The BVI Beacon, Olivia Losbar/RCI Guadeloupe, Maria Monsalve/El País, Krista Campbell/Television Jamaica, Suzanne Carlson/The Virgin Islands Daily N
Asbury Woods Environmental Center Takes On Greater Erie City Nature Challenge April 26-29; Six Other PA Areas Participating
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 18, 2024
The Greater Erie City Nature Challenge is back for its third year, taking place from April 26 – 29, 2024 throughout Erie County. This 4-day international community science event challenges us to explore the biodiversity around us. Everyone is welcome; all you need to do is download the free iNaturalist app on your phone or tablet, create an account and start exploring!
It’s Time to Act on Pilot’s Mental Health
Scientific American
APRIL 18, 2024
Mental health recommendations for pilots and air traffic controllers bring new ideas to old problems; the FAA must decide what’s next
The landscape of fear in cattle farms? How the presence of barn swallow influences the activity of pest flies
The Applied Ecologist
APRIL 18, 2024
Authors of a research article recently published in Journal of Applied Ecology talk us through how barn swallows are effective biological control agents for lowering pest fly activity in livestock farms.
Statement: Private Member’s Bill Would Re-Open Plastic Pollution Floodgates in Canada
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 18, 2024
House debate on industry-friendly bill coincides with arrival of international delegates for plastics treaty negotiations Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today, MPs will debate a private member’s bill that seeks to re-open the floodgates to plastic pollution just as delegations from 193 countries converge on Ottawa to negotiate a global treaty to end it.
Audubon Society Of Western Pennsylvania & Bird Town PA Partner To Create Sustainable Environment for Birds, Wildlife, People
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 18, 2024
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania has partnered with Bird Town Pennsylvania to make our ‘Burgh (even more) Bird Friendly. Bird Town is a state-wide grassroots program that works in partnership with local municipalities and organizations to promote community-based conservation actions that create a healthier and more sustainable environment for birds, wildlife, and people.
KlimaSeniorinnen and the Choice Between Imperfect Options
Law Columbia
APRIL 18, 2024
Incorporating International Climate Change Law to Maintain the ECHR’s Relevance Amid the Climate Crisis “Everything could be different – and yet there is almost nothing I can change.” This is, as Niklas Luhmann observed , the paradoxical blend that modern democracies impose on citizens, inviting either utopianism or fatalism. Disillusionment with the transformative potential of democracy is indeed widespread in the face of the “ rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sus
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