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The rise of women in quantum science in India and the legacy of Satyendra Nath Bose

Physics World

Amid worldwide cultural and sociopolitical change, another revolution was unfolding in science, particularly in our understanding of physical phenomena that cannot be explained by the classical laws of physics. Photographer unknown) Bose’s derivation of Planck’s law impressed Einstein, who had also been trying to solve the problem.

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Earth system tipping events now seem inevitable – what does this mean for climate governance?

Legal Planet

The missing knowledge is not primarily natural science. Political and social science must come to the fore to help develop effective responses to tipping events. Conventional governance toolkits offer few if any tools designed for problems involving non-linear relationships and huge time-lags between cause and effect.

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Drexel’s Environmental Collaboratory Will Solve Environmental Problems With a Community-Driven and Justice-Centered Approach

Academy of Natural Sciences

Drexel University, in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University , has launched a new platform, The Environmental Collaboratory , focused on climate change, environmental justice and human wellbeing.

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Earth System Interventions for Sustainability

Legal Planet

Much of this work falls within the natural sciences. If you have read this far , I’ll let you know that my time at the UCLA School of Law has come to an end. I thank you for reading, as well as my UCLA Law colleagues and Legal Planet co-bloggers for the supportive environment.

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Easy Tips to Ease off Plastic

Academy of Natural Sciences

New Jersey’s law banning single-use plastic bags and foam containers takes effect May 22 and is one of the toughest laws of its kind in the country. July 1 also marks the start of Philadelphia’s ban on single-use plastic bags at retail establishments and a ban on paper bags that contain less than 40% recycled content.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.14.23

PA Environment Daily

Chester County -- The Academy Of Natural Sciences Of Drexel University: Highlighting Biodiversity - Searching For Snails In The Delaware River Ohio/PA Train Derailment -- Post-Gazette: To Stay Or To Go? Million To Delaware Estuary Program, Including Support For Mussel Hatchery At Philadelphia's Bartram's Gardens [PaEN] -- Dept.

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Announcing VJEL's 2023 Symposium: We're Bringing Nature Back (Nov. 18th)

Vermont Law

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2023 Symposium: We're Bringing Nature Back (Nov. 18th) By VJEL November 13, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law is pleased to announce its upcoming symposium, “We’re Bringing Nature Back,” on November 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. Mary Christina Wood is the Philip H.