Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 20, 2025

Transit is essential for the climate, our health, and our pocketbooks , but was never set up for success in transportation policy. While transit agencies in the United States have made slight increases in the amount of buses and trains they run, this has been insufficient to meet the growing demand for more transportation options. Even status quo levels of transit are far from the future of abundant transportation options needed to truly address global warming emissions, high car ownership costs

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Circle of Blue

MAY 20, 2025

By Stephen Starr Benton Harbor on Lake Michigans southeast coast is known to visitors for its vacation feel and beautiful beaches. But its also one of the poorest cities in Michigan. In recent years, the area has struggled to find the funds to invest in critical infrastructure, most noticeably for its water supply which until recently had tested for dangerously high levels of lead.

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

Satellite observations show the ice sheets are melting faster than expected, and slowing sea level rise to a manageable rate would require lowering the global temperature below the current level

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

Mounting evidence from genome studies indicates that, contrary to received wisdom, our species has undergone profound biological adaptation in its recent evolutionary past

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

The galaxy MoM-z14 dates back to 280 million years after the big bang, and the prevalence of such early galaxies is puzzling astronomers

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

A new generation of telescopes could peer back to the earliest epochs of the universe

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

A freak particle physics process could wipe out all galaxies and life—but it’s wildly unlikely

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

The worlds largest aircraft, called WindRunner, is being designed to carry huge wind turbine blades but the US military is looking into its own applications for the proposed plane

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

Sunshine may hold healing rays for a variety of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

Todays chemistry is a wet business, mostly done by mixing compounds in liquid solvents.

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

When these energy-giving organelles thrive, so do we

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

A record 67,000 square kilometres of primary rainforest was lost from the tropics in 2024, with global warming and El Nio contributing to a massive jump in fire-driven damage

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

Several devastating tornado outbreaks have cut swaths of destruction across the U.S. What’s driving these damaging storms?

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

The alignment of some megalithic temples in Malta suggests they may have been used to teach sailors how to navigate by the stars

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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.

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

Researchers are trying to rebuild sea ice above the Arctic Circle so it can reflect the sun’s warming rays, slowing climate change

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

The enigmatic crustacean Alicella gigantea is the worlds largest amphipod, but like all deep-sea creatures it hasnt proved easy to find

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

The largest hail tends to form in “supercell” thunderstorms and seems to be becoming more common as climate change continues

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 20, 2025

In the first three months of 2025 weve already seen Big Oil come out swinging at climate policy and government decision makers. The fossil fuel industry used the election to flex their political influence and try to make gains during this period of change at the federal level. In anticipation of the federal election, oil and gas industry lobbyists targeted the leaders of the four main political parties in March.

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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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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

What would it take to create a cyborg brain like the one in the new TV show Murderbot?

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2025

The enigmatic crustacean Alicella gigantea is the worlds largest amphipod, but like all deep-sea creatures it hasnt proved easy to find

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

A NOAA official says that “everything has ground to a halt” at the agency as staffers have waited for Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to review more than 200 agreements

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2025

by Anna Turns, The Conversation and Patrick Byrne, Liverpool John Moores University The Isle of Man government has said it is fully committed to environmental protection and transparency regarding its Unesco biosphere status despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea.

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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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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

A workout boosts the fitness of your gut microbiome.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2025

by Tamsin Dobson, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Molly James, Plymouth Marine Laboratory Rust can be incredibly annoying if it appears on your new bicycle or car, but if you are a free-floating baby marine animal (larvae), it could be your dream home. When metal ends up in the sea, two things happen.

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

Apple is paying $95 million over claims that Siri secretly recorded private chats and fed targeted ads

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2025

Acampora, L., Grilletta, S., & Costa, G. (2025). The Integration of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Waste-to-Energy Plants: A Review. Energies, 18(8), 1883.

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

The June 2025 issue of Scientific American is packed with exciting features, from magnificent mitochondria and a plan to refreeze the Arctic to the universe’s first light and recent human evolution

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2025

Read the full story in the New York Times (gift article). National Grid, which owns the high-voltage electricity grid in England and Wales, is rebuilding it in a government-backed drive to attract investment and tackle climate change.

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2025

Science in meter and verse

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The Applied Ecologist

MAY 20, 2025

In our Field Diaries series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field.In this post,Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is fast-eroding.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2025

Strojny, W., Gruca-Rokosz, R., & Ciela, M. (2025). Microplastics in Water Resources: Threats and Challenges. Applied Sciences, 15(8), 4118. [link] Abstract This study is a review of current knowledge on microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments.

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