Chesapeake Bay cleanup going in "right direction," thanks partly to Pennsylvania
Chesapeake Bay cleanup is behind schedule but "going in the right direction," largely because Pennsylvania has stepped up efforts to curb the flow of fertilizer and other runoff into bay tributaries, an Environmental Protection Agency official told M.....»»
Bringing back extinct molecules to fight modern bacteria
A team of microbiologists and bioengineers at the University of Pennsylvania has tested the possibility of bringing back extinct molecules to fight modern bacteria. In their study, reported in Cell Host & Microbe, Jacqueline Maasch, Marcelo Torres, M.....»»
Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes
The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors......»»
Beware: Tricky phishing email targeting Twitter Blue subscribers with X rebranding confusion
Twitter’s abrupt rebrand to the letter X is leaving a lot of users confused about the direction of the platform. With this comes an opportunity for cybercriminals, who are now taking advantage of the chaos with some of the most clever phishing ema.....»»
Second species of ramp, or wild leek, documented in Pennsylvania
The presence of a second species of ramp, Allium burdickii—commonly known as narrow-leaved wild leek—has been documented in southwest Pennsylvania by a team of Penn State researchers in a new study. This plant species never before has been docume.....»»
Scientists develop in vivo RNA-based gene editing model for blood disorders
In a step forward in the development of genetic medicines, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a proof-of-concept model for delivering gene edi.....»»
Climate change threatens 771 endangered plant and lichen species
All plants and lichens listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act are sensitive to climate change but there are few plans in place to address this threat directly, according to a new study by Amy Casandra Wrobleski of Pennsylvania State Un.....»»
Global shipping has a new climate strategy—it"s vague, but may be pointing the industry in the right direction
The world's largest shipping companies are starting to update their fleets for a greener future. Maersk received the world's first dual-fuel methanol container ship in July 2023, and dozens more container ships that can run on alternative fuels are c.....»»
Proposed PFAS rule would cost companies estimated $1B; Lacks limits and cleanup requirement
A proposed federal rule calls for forcing companies to disclose whether their products contain toxic "forever" chemicals, the government's first attempt at cataloging the pervasiveness of PFAS across the United States......»»
Study finds 800,000 tons of drilling, fracking waste unnaccounted for in NY, PA, Ohio
Sanitary landfills in Pennsylvania can accept the liquid waste byproducts of drilling and fracking for oil and gas as long as it is "immobilized," mixed with wood chips or sawdust, for example......»»
Why some celebrities are embracing Artificial Intelligence deepfakes
Concerns over the impact of AI are partly behind the first Hollywood actors' strike in 43 years......»»
Rare, double-lobe nebula resembles overflowing cosmic "jug"
The glowing nebula IC 2220, nicknamed the Toby Jug Nebula owing to its resemblance to an old English drinking vessel, is a rare astronomical find. This reflection nebula, located about 1200 light-years away in the direction of the constellation Carin.....»»
Amazon made a brilliant Android tablet you should actually buy
Amazon's Fire Max 11 takes the Fire tablet range in a brave new direction, and our extensive review examines if the strategy has worked......»»
An inhomogeneous Dirac cone system gives rise to in-plane chiral Landau levels
Chiral zeroth Landau levels are topologically protected bulk states that propagate in a single direction. In the field of quantum field theory and condensed matter physics, these levels are crucial for breaking chiral symmetry and triggering the chir.....»»
Testing of wind sensing in rats shows sub-orbital whiskers play a role in assessing direction
A team of neurobiologists and neuroscientists at the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory has found that sub-orbital whiskers play a role in helping rats determine which direction air movement is coming from and to respond accordingly. In their pa.....»»
How electrostatics can advance green catalysis events
Developing new and more-efficient catalytic ways to control chemical reactivity and selectivity has been a constant quest for chemists in the fields of chemical manufacturing and fundamental research. Growing evidence points in the direction of utili.....»»
Study investigates climate change"s impact on intensity, frequency and duration of extreme-weather events
In an article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Michael Mann, professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences, and colleagues from Clemson Uni.....»»
Rise of the RNA machines: Self-amplification in mRNA vaccine design
The next generation of self-replicating mRNA vaccines could have fewer side effects such as fever, headache and fatigue. This would partly result from the application of artificial intelligence in vaccine development. This is the prediction of Gorben.....»»
New report, tool suggest how Washington can better protect against extreme heat
In June 2021, the "heat dome" that struck the Pacific Northwest sent temperatures in Seattle to an unprecedented 107° Fahrenheit and set 128 all-time high temperature records across the state. The event was partly due to climate change. As the clima.....»»
In the mood for giving: Charitable donations may be more about how you feel before giving, not after
Conventional wisdom suggests that we give to charity at least partly because of post-donation warm and fuzzies that make us feel great inside. Turns out, it might be the other way around......»»
Here’s why Apple’s latest effort to bring games to macOS is a big deal
Although Apple has always tried to sell the idea that its devices are great for gaming, the company’s platforms lack many popular console-level titles – partly because Apple has super-restrictive App Store guidelines. In recent years, however, A.....»»