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Leftovers in prehistoric pots let scientists peek into the kitchen of an ancient civilization

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers Science writer. Image credit: Marko Kukic / Shutterstock.com. Scientists study animal lipids and microscopical remains of plants in vessels from the Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilization and preceding Copper Age cultures in northern Gujarat, India. By reconstructing the ancient ingredients, their diverse origin, and the ways of preparation, they find evidence for surprising continuity in ‘foodways’ over 1300 years with great cultural change.

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As Lake Powell Hits Landmark Low, Arizona Looks to a New Agency, a $1 Billion Investment and Mexican Seawater to Slake its Thirst

Inside Climate News

Gov. Doug Ducey hopes to solve the state’s water woes during his last year in office as decades of drought strain water supplies from the Colorado River. By Aydali Campa During his last year in office, Gov. Doug Ducey is trying to create a legacy of water security in drought-stricken Arizona. But his most ambitious effort in that quest could end up being in Mexico.

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Giant Redfin: Conserving South Africa’s Native Fish

Cool Green Science

Meet the overlooked South African wildlife: native fish. Can invasive species removal offer hope? The post Giant Redfin: Conserving South Africa’s Native Fish appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Microscopic worms on a chip could be trained to sniff out cancer

New Scientist

Nematode worms can distinguish between the molecules released by healthy and cancerous cells, and could one day be used in a cancer-detection system

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- PA Educators Invited To Respond To PA Environmental Education Status And Needs Survey [PaEN] -- Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog: What We Owe Pennsylvania's Rachel Carson -- Keep PA Beautiful Announces Winners Of Litter Hawk Youth Art Awards Program [PaEN] -- Western PA Conservancy Newsletter: Fallingwater; Summer Internships; Virtual & Onsite Summer Camps, More -- LandHealth I

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67 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 67 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Over $3 Million From New Federal Budget Will Direct Fund 2 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Projects In Centre, Chester, Huntingdon, Lancaster Counties -- Lancaster Farming: County Water Quality Cleanup Pl

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 3.20.22

PA Environment Daily

Is Your Story Being Told? House returns to session March 28 (NV), 29. 30 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session March 28, 29, 30 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 67 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week [PaEN] -- 6th Oil/Gas Shock: Listen To What Europe Says They Need

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- New Voting Districts - Senate, House, Congressional -- AP: PA Supreme Court Upholds Voting District Maps For Senate, House -- Spotlight PA: PA Supreme Court Rejects Challenges To State House, Senate Voting District Maps -- PA Cap-Star: PA’s New House, Senate Voting District Maps OK’d By PA Supreme Court -- MCall: Court Rejects Challenges To Voting District Maps Triggering Launch Of short, Intense Campaign Season --WITF/Spotlight