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Helium-8 nucleus has unexpected rugby-ball shape

Physics World

An unexpected deformation has been discovered in the helium-8 nucleus by an international team led by Matthias Holl and Rituparna Kanungo , both at Saint Mary’s University in Canada. The researchers used cutting-edge instruments at the TRIUMF facility in Vancouver to reveal a rugby-ball shape for the neutron-rich nucleus. Theoretical calculations based on the no-core shell model also suggest a deformed shape and the research provides important information about how nucleons (protons and neutrons

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10 Winter Birds to Spot During the Christmas Bird Count

Cool Green Science

Here are 10 North American birds to search for during this year’s Christmas Bird Count. The post 10 Winter Birds to Spot During the Christmas Bird Count appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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35 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 35 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! -- LancasterOnline: Landisville Mennonite Church Converts Nearly 4 Acres Of Farmland To Forest And Meadow -- Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership, Alliance For Chesapeake Bay Now Have NRCS-PA Funding Av

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Greenbuilding Law

I am excited to be presenting a one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” Not just for lawyers, this Tuesday, December 14 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. Calculating net zero is ill defined, unregulated and complex. Businesses making a net zero claim like, “we will be net zero by 2030” risk a charge that they are misleading consumers.

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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-- -- Physicians For Social Responsibility-PA Host Dec. 10 Virtual Conference On Health Hazards Of Oil & Gas Industry In Pennsylvania [PaEN] -- Now On Demand: Videos From 2021 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference; Including Preliminary Results Of A Penn State Study On Health Risks From Road Spreading Conventional Drilling Wastewater [PaEN] -- Available On Demand: Presentations

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 12.12.21

PA Environment Daily

House returns to session Dec. 13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session Dec. 13, 14, 15 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated 2022 Voting Session Day Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 35 New Stories - REAL Environmental And Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- PA Capitol News: Top 10 Stories From Harrisburg Last Week [PaEN] -- Capital & Main: With Billions In Federal Dollars, Will PA Fi

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