Yale E360
MAY 21, 2025
Since bird flu was first discovered in U.S. cattle last year, the virus has spread to more than 1,000 herds across the country. A new vaccine for cattle has performed well in early tests, raising hopes that it could protect livestock and help prevent an outbreak in humans.
Scientific American
MAY 21, 2025
New discoveries about mitochondria could reshape how we understand the body’s response to stress, aging, and illness.
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New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
The globe is criss-crossed by unused fibre-optic cables.
Scientific American
MAY 21, 2025
For people aged 65 and older, Medicaid can provide vital health care—and losing coverage makes people sicker
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
Inside Climate News
MAY 21, 2025
Scientists say drought and climate change are driving the severe dust storms pummeling the border region of Chihuahua, New Mexico and Texas. By Martha Pskowski EL PASO, TexasOn a Tuesday afternoon in May, earth system scientist Thomas Gill was tracking yet more dust rolling through this border city.
New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
After two decades of debate, research confirms that an odd binary star system has an equally odd planetary companion
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New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
China's ambitious Tianwen-2 mission will soon be heading to two extremely different space rocks, and should provide vital data to help us understand the nature of asteroids and comets
Inside Climate News
MAY 21, 2025
New research suggests the Earth will pass multiple dangerous tipping points at 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, the U.N. limit exceeded for much of the last two years. By Bob Berwyn Sea levels in some parts of the world could be rising by as much as 8 to 12 inches per decade within the lifetime of todays youngest generations, outpacing the ability of many coastal communities to adapt, scientists warned in a new study published this week.
New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
Fragments of West Nile virus have been detected in UK mosquitoes, suggesting that the virus is circulating in the country, probably as a result of the warming climate
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2025
On May 19, the EPA Alumni Association wrote the following letter as an Open Letter to current US Environmental Protection Administrator Lee Zeldin and Members of Congress on recent actions to significantly cut EPAs staff and budget-- Last month, Administrator Lee Zeldin of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of 100 accomplishments achieved during the first 100 days of the new Administration.
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
New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
Teeth are good for chewing and biting, but they are also sensitive and that may have been their original function hundreds of millions of years ago
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2025
On May 20, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced an investment of more than $22.6 million in 74 schools across Pennsylvania through the Solar for Schools Grant Program , which is administered by DCED and funded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Program grants will help schools to cover the purchase and installation of equipment, permit fees, energy storage, and utility interconnection.
New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
People with incomplete cervical spinal cord injuries showed improvements to their hand and arm movements after receiving a targeted form of vagus nerve stimulation
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2025
On May 20, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful celebrated the Young Ambassadors Program class of 2025 during a virtual graduation ceremony. The program graduated 26 Ambassadors who committed to nine months of service, while representing and upholding the mission and values of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Commencement speakers included Michael Carroll , Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Phoebe Coles , Board Chair of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
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.
Scientific American
MAY 21, 2025
When insomnia took hold of this journalist, she relied on her science reporting to find a medication that (mostly) worked
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2025
The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people. - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [Its Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 1
New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
With the US in retreat from climate negotiations, China's Xi Jinping could become the next green global leader
Scientific American
MAY 21, 2025
A sleep-medicine specialist explains how restless nights lead to consuming more calories and how you can use sleep as a tool for weight loss
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.
New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
Social media is awash with videos claiming that taping your mouth closed will improve your sleep but the evidence doesn't stack up
Inside Climate News
MAY 21, 2025
A flash flood in Allegany and Garrett counties has stretched local emergency systems and emphasizes the need to turn climate resilience planning into tangible action. By Aman Azhar The water surged fast, outpacing local emergency response efforts and trapping nearly 200 students and staff inside Westernport Elementary School in Marylands Allegany County.
New Scientist
MAY 21, 2025
Dense breast tissue can make tumours hard to spot on mammogram scans, but adding another step to this screening programme could help identify such cases
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2025
On May 21, the Public Utility Commission warned consumers new default electric service prices taking effect on June 1 will increase most residential electric bills between 5% and 16%. To help blunt the impact of these price increases, the PUC is urging consumers to shop for alternative electricity suppliers with lower prices-- if they can find them with rising wholesale prices of electricity-- and proactively take steps to reduce their energy use.
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.
Enviromental Defense
MAY 21, 2025
The post Carney-Champagne Finance Team Brings Climate CredentialsBut Must Deliver appeared first on Environmental Defence.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 21, 2025
Over 156 million people in the US are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollutants, according to the recently published 2025 State-of-the Air report from the American Lung Association (ALA). For 25 years the report has helped people across the country understand the quality of the air in their communities. It presents air pollution data at the county-level for two pollutants, deadly fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and ground-level ozone.
Scientific American
MAY 21, 2025
A quantum computer has used a single atom to model the complex dynamics of organic molecules interacting with light
Nanotech
MAY 21, 2025
Ponder the following existential question: Who does their job less effectively? Members of Congress, or employees of federal agencies? Lets examine the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees versus those responsible for legislating environmental laws. Congress has not been able to reauthorize environmental statutes for years, with some (most) needing significant attention.
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Scientific American
MAY 21, 2025
Vitamin D supplements may help prevent the loss of telomeres, DNA sequences that shrink with aging, a large study shows.
Nanotech
MAY 21, 2025
On May 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a stronger, more systematic review process for food chemicals already on the market — especially those that concern consumers most. Over the coming months, FDA will roll out the following key actions: FDA notes that until now, it has conducted post-market reviews on a case-by-case basis, often in response to citizen petitions or new scientific evidence.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2025
On May 21, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County to officially kick off Pennsylvanias summer outdoor recreation season highlighting the Commonwealths continued infrastructure investments, growing tourism economy, and the broad appeal of its state parks and forests.
ESA
MAY 21, 2025
May 20, 2025 Dear ESA Members, We, as Governing Board Members of ESA, in light of current events in our nation, with impacts that affect all of us locally and globally, write to you today to offer encouragement and to assure that there is a path forward. Even in this difficult moment in time, ESA is dedicated to its mission to advance the science and practice of ecology (which includes a wide array of fields ranging from paleontology to global change biology and from agriculture to epidemiology)
PA Environment Daily
MAY 21, 2025
The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center will host the three-part webinar series Business Fundamentals for Compost Operations on June 17, July 15 and August 19 from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. In this webinar, an industry expert Jeff Gage , Director of Consulting at Green Mountain Technologies and a Certified Composting Professional, will provide a comprehensive step-by step process to advance the development of a compost site from concept to operation start-up.
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