Why Did Ancient Romans Make this Baffling Metal Dodecahedron?
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2024
A mysterious 12-sided object called a dodecahedron discovered in England has archaeologists both excited and baffled
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Invisible 'dark radiation' may explain a big problem with dark energy
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2024
Surprising recent measurements hint that the universe isn’t expanding in the way we had thought, and it could be explained by still-theoretical dark radiation
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How Bird Flu Caught the Dairy Industry Off Guard
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2024
Understanding how avian influenza jumped into cows can help shape the path to stopping the virus’s spread
Has the biggest problem in cosmology finally been solved?
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2024
For decades, cosmologists have been fighting over the Hubble constant, a number that represents the expansion rate of the universe – it may have finally been pinned down
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
In a First, JWST Confirms an Atmosphere on a Rocky Exoplanet
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2024
Milestone observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal signs of an atmosphere on the inhospitably hot super-Earth 55 Cancri e
Extreme exercise may help you live longer without stressing your heart
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2024
People who can run a mile in less than 4 minutes generally live almost five years longer than would otherwise be expected, challenging the idea that too much strenuous exercise is bad for the heart
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Mars is blasting plasma out of its atmosphere into space
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2024
The Red Planet launches large bursts of plasma into space from its upper atmosphere, much like the sun’s coronal mass ejections, despite not having a global magnetic field
Colorado Legislative Roundup: 2024
NRDC
MAY 9, 2024
This legislative session, Colorado once again solidified its place as a climate leader by taking on new and innovative approaches to reduce emissions and protect the environment.
Game theory shows we can never learn perfectly from our mistakes
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2024
An analysis of a mathematical economic game suggests that even learning from past mistakes will almost never help us optimise our decision-making – with implications for our ability to make the biggest financial gains
EEN Action/Evangelical Environmental Network: Nearly 33,000 Christians Support Amending PA's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard To Promote Clean Energy, Improve Grid Reliability
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2024
On May 8, EEN Action –- the 501(c)(4) partner of the Evangelical Environmental Network–- delivered nearly 33,000 comments from pro-life Christians in Pennsylvania to Governor Shapiro’s team in support of Pennsylvania amending its Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS). The PA legislature should take heed of these conservative Christian voices and quickly move forward with considering Governor Shapiro's new energy plan, including the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRE
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
How to reconnect with long-lost friends, according to science
New Scientist
MAY 9, 2024
We are generally as reluctant to contact a long-lost friend as we are to talk to a stranger, but scientists have come up with an approach so it's easier to make the first move
Meet Patron, the Adorable Bomb-Sniffing Dog
PBS Nature
MAY 9, 2024
Meet Patron, the bomb-detecting Jack Russell Terrier who has saved countless lives. His exceptional sense of smell and small size make him a great fit for his newfound career as a bomb-sniffing dog.
Child Nutrition: Summer Nutrition Programs
National Law Center
MAY 9, 2024
Beginning in summer 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is implementing a new three-pronged approach to combating food insecurity. The post Child Nutrition: Summer Nutrition Programs appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Weird Exoplanets Fill the Cosmos. Here’s How Astronomers Find Them
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2024
Alien worlds that glow like lightbulbs or harbor molten-rock rain are revealing planets’ profound cosmic diversity—and pointing the way toward finding those that truly resemble our own familiar Earth
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.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy Hosts Volunteer Land Conservation Monitoring Training At The Van Scott Nature Reserve In Wayne County
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2024
The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust operating Pike and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania and Sullivan and Delaware Counties in New York. To date, the organization has helped to protect nearly 19,000 acres of farms and forests, clean waters, and wildlife habitat through land protection agreements called conservation easements. Conservancy staff visits each one of these conserved properties annually to walk the land, monitor the conservation easement, and ensure that the cons
It’s Time for a Nature Preserve—On the Moon
Scientific American
MAY 9, 2024
The far side of the moon holds the keys to the future of radio astronomy.
We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs "
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2024
Until More Streams Were Killed, Breaker Boys Worked For Pennies, A River Disappeared Into The Mines, Then We Said No. Related Articles: -- We've Heard This Before : "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Air Pollution Killed People , Then We Said No -- We've Heard This Before : "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Hunters Could Find No Game And Anglers Could Find No Fish , Then We Said No. -- We've Heard This Before : "We're Providing Job
Adaptive Resource Management: Achieving functional eradication of invasive snakes to benefit avian conservation
The Applied Ecologist
MAY 9, 2024
Melia Nafus summarises how, alongside colleagues, they applied an Adaptive Resource Management process across three field phases of snake removal. This enabled an evaluation of whether eradication was achievable and whether it was necessary to achieve an avian response. Invasive snakes Invasive species, particularly predators, harm natural ecosystems and are a leading driver in global biodiversity loss.
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.
In Memoriam: Edwin K. Charles, Teacher, Environmental Advocate
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2024
Edwin K. Charles (81) of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, educator, environmental advocate and founder of the Trails & Trees Environmental Center , passed away on May 5, 2024. Here's a remembrance from the PA Conservation Heritage website -- Ed’s love for environmental sciences, particularly mineralogy, geography, and teaching children and adults, carried him through a long teaching career beginning as a teaching assistant at Indiana University, continuing at the Mechanicsburg Area Intermed
EPA Issues First-Ever Drinking Water Standards for PFAS
Nanotech
MAY 9, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued on April 26, 2024, the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 89 Fed. Reg. 32532. The NPDWR establishes Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for six PFAS in drinking water: perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) as contaminants w
PUC Approves Settlement In Peoples Gas Pipeline Over-Pressurization Failure That Damaged Hundreds Of Furnaces, Water Heaters
PA Environment Daily
MAY 9, 2024
On May 9, the Public Utility Commission voted to approve a settlement with a $250,000 civil penalty regarding the over-pressurization incident affecting the Peoples Natural Gas Company LLC distribution system in Robinson, Indiana County. The incident, which occurred on April 29, 2020, damaged both customer and utility-owned equipment. The settlement, approved by the Commissioners by a vote of 5-0, includes a $250,000 civil penalty and addresses shortcomings identified by the PUC's independent Bu
A European Perspective on Food Law — A Conversation with Nora von Bergen, LL.M.
Nanotech
MAY 9, 2024
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Nora von Bergen, LL.M., a lawyer with Food Lex AG, to discuss her role as an accomplished food practitioner in Bern, Switzerland. Nora and I are both officers of the International Bar Association Agriculture and Food Law Section, and I have learned more over the past several years about Nora’s practice and find it fascinating.
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.
Viewpoint: The value of repair
A Greener Life
MAY 9, 2024
By Jeremy Williams On the off-chance that you’re in Helsinki some time soon, you’ll be able to drop in on what sounds like a very good exhibition. FIX: Care and Repair is being held jointly across the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum, and it celebrates the idea of repair as part of Finnish culture. “The skills to fix and repair garments , houses and furniture have been passed down through the generations,” says co-curator Sara Martinsen.
Bill Passes to Power Up Colorado
NRDC
MAY 9, 2024
Senate Bill 218 passes to ensure Colorado’s utilities meet growing customer demand for electric cars, trucks, homes, and appliances.
Sustainable advancements in hazardous gases capture: Harnessing the potential of deep eutectic solvents
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2024
Oke, E. A. (2024). Sustainable advancements in hazardous gases capture: Harnessing the potential of deep eutectic solvents. Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 6, 100083. [link] Abstract Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) represent a promising solution for gas capture within existing industrial frameworks, requiring minimal retrofitting.
Michigan District Court Confirms that Defendants Still on the Hook for Future Cleanup Costs of Kalamazoo River Superfund Site
MGKF Law
MAY 9, 2024
Cost-recovery and contribution lawsuits under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) can sometimes drag on for several years, or longer, because of the multitude of potentially responsible parties (PRPs), the often-separate liability and allocation phases, and appeals of rulings decided at each phase, among other complications.
Sustainability at Retail
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Richer countries often use much of their crops for animal feed and biofuels
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2024
Via Our World in Data. Richer countries tend to use less of their crops for human food, and more for animal feed and biofuels. This is what the chart shows: in several countries, less than a quarter of cereals are used for direct consumption as human food.
India’s Climate Diplomacy in 2024: Reflections on Climate Tech and Environmental Diplomacy
Vermont Law
MAY 9, 2024
Exploring India's climate diplomacy: From fostering climate tech innovation to advocating for equitable trade policies, India navigates global climate challenges with strategic diplomacy.
Heat, cold extremes hold untapped potential for solar and wind energy
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2024
Read the full story from Washington State University. Conditions that usually accompany the kind of intense hot and cold weather that strains power grids may also provide greater opportunities to capture solar and wind energy.
What Is “Big Ag,” and Why Should You Be Worried About Them?
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 9, 2024
You’ve likely heard of Big Oil, Big Pharma and Big Tobacco, and have a pretty good understanding of what they represent. But what do you think of when you hear the term “Big Ag”? For a long time, a villain that came to many people’s minds was Monsanto, but we stopped hearing about that company in 2018, after German pharmaceutical and chemical giant Bayer paid $66 billion to buy Monsanto and erase its much-reviled name.
EPA Draft FY 2025-2026 National Program Guidance documents available for comment
Environmental News Bits
MAY 9, 2024
The U.S. EPA has issued Draft FY 2025 – 2026 National Program Guidances (NPGs) for comment by June 4, 2024, for eight of EPA’s National Program Offices: The NPGs communicate operational planning priorities, strategies, and key activities for advancing EPA’s Strategic Plan and guide grant work planning with states, Tribes, and territories.
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