Physics World

JULY 31, 2021

The first ever live “snapshot” of an operating nuclear reactor has revealed a surprise: the neutrons in the reactor tend to cluster rather than spreading evenly. The observations, which were made by researchers in France and the US, could help improve reactor safety. The road to this result began almost a decade ago with advances in reactor modelling at France’s Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and the Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN).

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Inside Climate News

JULY 31, 2021

A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod Couples in romantic relationships often don’t have the same beliefs or behaviors surrounding climate change. But that’s an opportunity for people who are concerned about climate change and favor climate action to convince their partners to adopt these viewpoints, a new study has found.

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New Scientist

JULY 31, 2021

Subtle patterns in the way we breathe can be used to generate a secure password to keep paired smartwatches and smart phones safe from hackers

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Gov. Wolf: Highlights Need For State Parks To Be Welcoming To All In Penn’s Parks For All Initiative [PaEN] -- AP: Governor Releases Plan For Pennsylvania’s 121 State Parks; Parks Face $500 Million In Maintenance Backlog -- Bay Journal: Pennsylvania High Court Ruling Shores Up State’s Environmental Rights Amendment -- Keep PA Beaut

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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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New Scientist

JULY 31, 2021

A tiny flexible camera made from an extremely thin fibre-optic cable can transmit accurate 3D images in real time.

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Scientific American

JULY 31, 2021

Thanks to a response based on local culture and values, India’s Nicobar islanders haven’t had a single infection during the nation’s horrific second wave. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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