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Gravitational time dilation measured on centimetre and millimetre scales in atomic clocks

Physics World

Two independent teams of researchers in the US have used differential measurement techniques to remove laser noise from atomic clocks, allowing them to observe tiny differences in how gravity affects atoms separated by a centimetre or less in height. One of the teams hopes that its practical technique could allow atomic clocks to be used more widely in applications such as geodesy and gravitational wave detection.

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Penn State/DCNR Forest Health, Insect And Disease Virtual Update March 17

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State/DCNR Forest Health, Insect and Disease Virtual Update will be held on March 17 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. OR 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. An update will be provided on the status of Pennsylvania's forest insect and disease problems, along with a talk about the health effects of pesticides. You will learn-- -- Valuable updates concerning current forest health practices and threats facing Pennsylvania’s forests -- Strengthen participants' knowledge and understanding of the impacts that insects, d

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Warming Trends: The Cacophony of the Deep Blue Sea, Microbes in the Atmosphere and a Podcast about ‘Just How High the Stakes Are’

Inside Climate News

A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod Below the surface of the ocean, the waters are anything but silent. The sounds uttered by fish, whales and crustaceans are vibrant and informative—they tell us something about each animal, like wh.

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Penn State Extension: Teach For Forests: Forest Education For Teachers, Youth Leaders

PA Environment Daily

Penn State Extension is offering an online Teach for Forests - Forest Education For Teachers And Youth Leaders. Forests are a renewable resource, and every day, we each use hundreds of products that come from them. It is important to teach youth about the value of forests, as they will come to care for them as citizens and potential future landowners.

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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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Penn State Extension 5-Part Webinar Series On Woodland Stewardship Starting March 2

PA Environment Daily

Penn State Extension will host a new five-part webinar series on Woodland Stewardship- A Guided Engagement With Your Land March 2, 16 and 30 and April 13 and 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. In Pennsylvania, private forest landowners own 11.5 million acres (almost 70% of the forests). Yet private lands are not necessarily well managed. Research shows that Pennsylvania's woodland owners overwhelmingly want to do the right thing when it comes to taking care of their land, but they consider a lack of know

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8th Annual PA Renewable Energy Summit March 14-15 In Harrisburg

PA Environment Daily

Join the Renewables Work for PA Coalition , the PA Solar & Storage Industries Association , and the Mid-Atlantic Renewables Energy Coalition for the 8th Annual Renewables Summit and Advocacy Day at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, across the river from Harrisburg. The summit brings together industry professionals, NGOs, and decision-makers to discuss important issues to the Pennsylvania renewables market.