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Black-hole laser could have quantum computing applications

Physics World

An electromagnetic analogue for a black hole laser – a system that could theoretically amplify Hawking radiation from the event horizon of a black hole and make it observable – has been proposed by Haruna Katayama of Hiroshima University in Japan. The idea follows on from demonstrations of analogues using Bose-Einstein condensates and has the potential to provide new insights into the relationship between quantum mechanics and gravity.

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Incorporating Local Public Health Dynamics into The Rosen/Roback Spatial Equilibrium Model

Environmental and Urban Economics

Imagine if there is an infectious disease that spreads within cities but not across cities. Throughout the COVID crisis, the city specific infection rate has varied across cities at each point in time. In a city facing a rising infection rate, people can adapt by either engaging in costly self protection (self isolating) or through public health interventions such as vaccinating the local population.

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COVID Vaccine Makers Prepare for a Variant Worse than Delta

Scientific American

Companies are updating vaccines and testing them on people to prepare for whatever comes next in the pandemic. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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10 Green Apps To Help You Live More Sustainably

Earth 911

Most of us strive to use less energy, consume fewer unnecessary products, reduce our contribution. The post 10 Green Apps To Help You Live More Sustainably appeared first on Earth911.

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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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‘Smart bandage’ may help solve a major problem when treating chronic wounds

Frontiers

By Conn Hastings, Science writer. A person’s leg wrapped in bandage (not the smart bandage from this research). Image: Nutnaree Saingwongwattana/Shutterstock.com. Maintaining optimal moisture levels could be key in allowing chronic wounds to heal. However, clinicians currently have no way to check moisture levels without removing a bandage, potentially disrupting the healing process.

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COP26: Clean energy investments must triple by 2030 says IEA

A Greener Life

IEA’s Fatih Birol. By Anders Lorenzen. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has yet again warned that the energy transition to meet net-zero targets is not happening fast enough. In its newest World Energy Outlook report, and weeks before the start of COP26, the conservative energy analysts stated that, even though it is evident that a new energy economy is emerging around the world with the rapid adoption of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles and other emerging low-carbo

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‘It’s anarchic’: Ed Miliband on what COP climate talks are really like

New Scientist

Ed Miliband was the UK’s climate minister at the Copenhagen climate summit in 2009.

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PA Environment Digest: Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- PA State Parks Offer Dozens Of Ideas For Using Halloween As A Teaching Opportunity For Students [PaEN] -- PAEP Recognizes Marci Mowery With Karl Mason Award; The Wildlife Leadership Academy With Walter Lyon Award [PaEN] -- High School Juniors Can Now Apply For 2022 Governor’s School For The Sciences [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute/Edison Electric Institute Webinar: Oct. 20

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'It's anarchic': Ed Miliband on the reality of climate talk like COP26

New Scientist

Ed Miliband was the UK’s climate minister at the Copenhagen climate summit in 2009.

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ASTRO convenes in-person conference for the cancer care community

Physics World

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) will once again welcome delegates to its annual meeting, which is due to take place in Chicago, IL, on 24–27 October 2021. Thousands of oncologists, clinicians, researchers and healthcare professionals are expected to come together to share knowledge and experience, and to reconnect with colleagues and friends at an in-person event. “The ASTRO Annual Meeting will be the first major medical conference held in Chicago since the start of the

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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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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.24.21

PA Environment Daily

Senate returns to session October 25, 26, 27 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session October 25, 26, 27 -- Committee Schedule -- Update: House Session Schedule For 2022 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 40 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- PA Environment Digest: Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- PA Capitol News: Top 10 Stories From Harrisburg Last Week [PaEN] -- WITF Smart Talk Monday 9:00 a.m.: Gasoline, Fossil Fuel Pri

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PA Capitol News: Top 10 Stories From Harrisburg Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- November 2 Election -- Inquirer: Republican National Committee Chair: ‘Freedom Will Win’ In PA Judicial Elections Next Month -- Inquirer: PA Bar Assn. Criticizes TV Ad By Republican PA Supreme Court Candidate Kevin Brobson -- Spotlight PA: Things To Know About Nov. 2 Election - Deadlines, Mail-In Ballots, More -- WITF: What You Need To Know About Postage For Mail-In Ballots -- TribLive: Voting By Mail?