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.....»»
Exploring how animals navigate
The Arctic Tern migrates an extraordinarily long way—from pole to pole. And while this bird is unique in the distance it traverses, its excellent sense of direction is shared by many other animals that use a variety of environmental factors to opti.....»»
Toyota exhausts U.S. tax credits for EV purchasers
The company said Friday that it sold 3,876 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in June. The U.S. allows automakers to offer a $7,500 tax credit to buyers of fully or partly electric cars, but only up to 200,000 per company......»»
Making carbon dioxide into protein for innovative animal feed
Having a big idea may not be enough to change the world—innovation is a commercial process as well as scientific inspiration. Turning research into marketable products is partly a business challenge......»»
Chesapeake Bay "dead zone" predicted to be 13% lower than average this summer
This summer's Chesapeake Bay "dead zone" is expected to be smaller than the long-term average, according to a forecast released today by researchers from the University of Michigan, Chesapeake Bay Program, University of Maryland Center for Environme.....»»
Simultaneous extreme weather created dangerous cascades in US
Intense heat in the southwestern United States broke records last summer partly because it hit in tandem with an unusually severe drought, finds a new Johns Hopkins study measuring for the first time how the two extreme weather events dangerously int.....»»
Spitzer acquires Ford and Chevy-GMC dealerships
Spitzer Management, which does business as Spitzer Autoworld, purchased two domestic-branded dealerships to expand its portfolio in Pennsylvania......»»
COVID rebounds: Immune responses may be reignited by cleanup of viral scraps
Small NIH study offers "encouraging" news for concerns about Paxlovid. Enlarge / A box of Paxlovid, the Pfizer antiviral drug. (credit: Getty | Europa Press News) Pfizer's antiviral pill Paxlovid is among the most treasured to.....»»
Uber Pool is finally back, but with a brand new name
After more than a 2-year hiatus, Uber Pool is finally coming back. The ridesharing feature which allows passengers to split the cost of a trip with individuals traveling in the same direction was temporarily suspended in early 2022 right as the coron.....»»
Here Comes the Sun—to End Civilization
Every so often, our star fires off a plasma bomb in a random direction. Our best hope the next time Earth is in the crosshairs? Capacitors......»»
Nanoparticles that control flow of light like road signs direct traffic
Physicists at The Australian National University (ANU) have developed tiny translucent slides capable of producing two very different images by manipulating the direction in which light travels through them......»»
Electrons take the fast and slow lanes at the same time
Imagine a road with two lanes in each direction. One lane is for slow cars, and the other is for fast ones. For electrons moving along a quantum wire, researchers in Cambridge and Frankfurt have discovered that there are also two "lanes," but electro.....»»
EPA announces new PFAS exposure guidance, grants for water-supply cleanup
New guidance lowers acceptable exposure to some chemicals by a factor of 10,000. Enlarge (credit: Thanasis Zovoilis) Late in 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a long-term project that aimed to come to grips.....»»
Rural areas will bear the brunt of US sea-level rise
It's hotly debated whether coastal wetlands can survive sea-level rise by migrating inland. A new analysis using highly detailed elevation maps of the Chesapeake Bay region shows that—contrary to previous studies—human barriers will do little to.....»»
The best smart kitchen appliances for 2022
Looking to add a little automation to your cooking and cleanup? These seven smart kitchen appliances are sure to enhance your next round of meal prep......»»
Mentoring other women leaves impact that will last
It is important for women to mentor other women, provide opportunities and lift each other up. The professional direction women receive from other women is essential......»»
Diehl Automotive Group adds Chevy, Toyota and Kia dealerships
Diehl Automotive Group has acquired three dealerships as it expands to a new market in western Pennsylvania......»»
Chesapeake Bay watershed earns a C+ on latest "report card"
The Chesapeake Bay watershed received an overall grade of C+ on its latest report card, released Monday by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science......»»
People in the Philly region are "still reeling" emotionally from Hurricane Ida. Now, more rain is coming
Driving home from work, Kristin Herman was gripping her steering wheel hard. It was mid-April, and one of the region's heaviest rainstorms since Hurricane Ida was hurtling through Bucks County, Pennsylvania......»»
Liam Payne has TikTok in pain
Only in the year of our lord 2022 could Liam Payne and Kate Bush be trending the same week on TikTok. All pain, no Liam: Liam Payne internet drama, explained Just weeks after rumors circulated that former One Direction member Liam Payne allegedly che.....»»
On social media, people are offering their homes to abortion seekers—but existing networks still need help
The prospect that the U.S. Supreme Court could soon strike down its landmark abortion-rights decision in Roe v. Wade has galvanized some social media users—from Pennsylvania to Colorado, and New Jersey to Canada—to organize an unofficial abortion.....»»