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Solar panels are good for wildlife too! Seen in Gunnison, CO today
August 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Solar panels are good for wildlife too! Seen in Gunnison, CO today
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Science says plastic bag bans really do work.
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A new study finds that outlawing or taxing plastic bags reduces beach litter.
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#Plastic #Litter #Trash #Ocean #Beaches #Environment
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A new study finds that outlawing or taxing plastic bags reduces beach litter.
grist.org/science/plas...
#Plastic #Litter #Trash #Ocean #Beaches #Environment
Science says plastic bag bans really do work
A new study finds that outlawing or taxing plastic bags reduces beach litter.
grist.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Science says plastic bag bans really do work.
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A new study finds that outlawing or taxing plastic bags reduces beach litter.
grist.org/science/plas...
#Plastic #Litter #Trash #Ocean #Beaches #Environment
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A new study finds that outlawing or taxing plastic bags reduces beach litter.
grist.org/science/plas...
#Plastic #Litter #Trash #Ocean #Beaches #Environment
Today is a special day. It is Father’s Day, it is my father’s birthday, and it is the 2 year anniversary of my father’s death. Happy Father’s Day to a Dad who always try to keep life fun!
June 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today is a special day. It is Father’s Day, it is my father’s birthday, and it is the 2 year anniversary of my father’s death. Happy Father’s Day to a Dad who always try to keep life fun!
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Hundreds of National Science Foundation staffers turned out for a group photograph to celebrate the besieged agency’s 75th anniversary—despite efforts by NSF officials to prevent the picture from being taken. scim.ag/4jcGpIt
Is a photo subversive? NSF staff overcome obstacles to 75th anniversary portrait
Management tried to quash outpouring of support for beleaguered agency
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May 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Hundreds of National Science Foundation staffers turned out for a group photograph to celebrate the besieged agency’s 75th anniversary—despite efforts by NSF officials to prevent the picture from being taken. scim.ag/4jcGpIt
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One type of mammography is much better at finding tumors in dense breasts. It isn’t widely used for screening in the U.S.
One Type of Mammogram Proves Better for Women With Dense Breasts
www.nytimes.com
May 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
One type of mammography is much better at finding tumors in dense breasts. It isn’t widely used for screening in the U.S.
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A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say
A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
www.npr.org
May 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
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🌎 Join George Rhee and Laurent Meillier as they lead two upcoming "Communicating Your Science" sessions. Attendees will unpack powerful skills and smart strategies to amplify their work and reach the audiences that matter most!
👉 Learn more and enroll in AGU Career Guidance today: buff.ly/wCn4vsR
👉 Learn more and enroll in AGU Career Guidance today: buff.ly/wCn4vsR
May 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🌎 Join George Rhee and Laurent Meillier as they lead two upcoming "Communicating Your Science" sessions. Attendees will unpack powerful skills and smart strategies to amplify their work and reach the audiences that matter most!
👉 Learn more and enroll in AGU Career Guidance today: buff.ly/wCn4vsR
👉 Learn more and enroll in AGU Career Guidance today: buff.ly/wCn4vsR
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Since 1975 (the past fifty years) global vaccination efforts have saved the lives of 154 million people, especially reducing infant deaths — by 40%.
That’s greater than the total population of France + Germany.
#ScienceMatters
That’s greater than the total population of France + Germany.
#ScienceMatters
Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years
A major landmark study reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years. The vast m...
www.who.int
May 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Since 1975 (the past fifty years) global vaccination efforts have saved the lives of 154 million people, especially reducing infant deaths — by 40%.
That’s greater than the total population of France + Germany.
#ScienceMatters
That’s greater than the total population of France + Germany.
#ScienceMatters
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These sea turtles dance for joy when they magnetically sense it’s snack time.
Learn more on #WorldTurtleDay: scim.ag/42VqsSz
Learn more on #WorldTurtleDay: scim.ag/42VqsSz
May 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
These sea turtles dance for joy when they magnetically sense it’s snack time.
Learn more on #WorldTurtleDay: scim.ag/42VqsSz
Learn more on #WorldTurtleDay: scim.ag/42VqsSz
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“We’re starting to see some of the worst-case scenarios play out almost in front of us. At current warming of 1.2C, sea level rise is accelerating at rates that, if they continue, would become almost unmanageable before the end of this century, [which is] within the lifetime of our young people.”
Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn
Rising oceans will force millions away from coasts even if global temperature rise remains below 1.5C, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“We’re starting to see some of the worst-case scenarios play out almost in front of us. At current warming of 1.2C, sea level rise is accelerating at rates that, if they continue, would become almost unmanageable before the end of this century, [which is] within the lifetime of our young people.”
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We are back this week, wrapping up our last look of Dark Winds season3. Stephen Paul Judd, Erica Tremblay and Chris Eyre knock these last episodes out of the park, getting award-worthy performances from Zahn and Deanna Allison. Tune in on your fav platform!
May 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We are back this week, wrapping up our last look of Dark Winds season3. Stephen Paul Judd, Erica Tremblay and Chris Eyre knock these last episodes out of the park, getting award-worthy performances from Zahn and Deanna Allison. Tune in on your fav platform!
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Today, over 20,000 bee species are buzzing for #WorldBeeDay 🐝
Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive.
Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.
Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive.
Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.
May 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Today, over 20,000 bee species are buzzing for #WorldBeeDay 🐝
Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive.
Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.
Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive.
Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.
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The Texas House passed Friday a measure requiring prisons to have air conditioning by the end of 2032.
The bill will now face its last hurdle in the state Senate.
The bill will now face its last hurdle in the state Senate.
Bill requiring air conditioning in all Texas prisons wins House approval
House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032.
www.texastribune.org
May 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Texas House passed Friday a measure requiring prisons to have air conditioning by the end of 2032.
The bill will now face its last hurdle in the state Senate.
The bill will now face its last hurdle in the state Senate.
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Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
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#Canada #Mining #Indigenous #Trucks #Tribes #Mobility
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Canada #Mining #Indigenous #Trucks #Tribes #Mobility
Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they're disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org
May 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Canada #Mining #Indigenous #Trucks #Tribes #Mobility
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Canada #Mining #Indigenous #Trucks #Tribes #Mobility
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More than half of the 1500 research grants that NSF has terminated in the past month under orders from President Donald Trump’s administration aimed to bring groups historically underrepresented in science into the mainstream. scim.ag/4jYhB8e
NSF’s grant cuts fall heaviest on scientists from underrepresented groups
Projects to broaden participation were cut disproportionately—and were often led by Black scientists, women, and those with disabilities
scim.ag
May 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
More than half of the 1500 research grants that NSF has terminated in the past month under orders from President Donald Trump’s administration aimed to bring groups historically underrepresented in science into the mainstream. scim.ag/4jYhB8e
This is really cool!
Research from last year marked the first documented case of an ape using a plant with scientifically proven medicinal properties to treat a fresh wound. #ScienceMagArchives scim.ag/43wWq7n
Orangutan plays doctor, heals himself
Ape applies a known medicinal plant to his wound
scim.ag
May 17, 2025 at 5:14 AM
This is really cool!
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Recovery of the ozone hole can restore the Southern Ocean’s ability to absorb carbon, but sustained carbon uptake depends on rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. doi.org/g9kdh5
Healing the ozone hole helps the Southern Ocean take up carbon, study reveals
New research suggests that the negative effects of the ozone hole on the carbon uptake of the Southern Ocean are reversible, but only if greenhouse gas emissions rapidly decrease.
phys.org
May 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Recovery of the ozone hole can restore the Southern Ocean’s ability to absorb carbon, but sustained carbon uptake depends on rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. doi.org/g9kdh5
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Mercedes put solid-state batteries from Factorial on the road for testing in February, and Stellantis will join them in 2026.
Next-gen batteries are happening.
www.carscoops.com/2025/05/stel...
Next-gen batteries are happening.
www.carscoops.com/2025/05/stel...
Stellantis Takes Solid-State Batteries From Lab To Road In A Charger | Carscoops
The technology offers more range at the same weight and power, along with better charging rates
www.carscoops.com
May 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Mercedes put solid-state batteries from Factorial on the road for testing in February, and Stellantis will join them in 2026.
Next-gen batteries are happening.
www.carscoops.com/2025/05/stel...
Next-gen batteries are happening.
www.carscoops.com/2025/05/stel...
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California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy.
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy
Are renewables reliable? A new study says California ran on renewables alone for a record number of days last year.
grist.org
May 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy.
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
The state went a record 98 of 116 days providing up to 10 hours of electricity with renewables alone.
grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Solar #Energy #Renewables #Renewable #Batteries
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Breaking news: The US has been stripped of its top-notch triple-a credit rating by Moody’s on concerns about rising levels of government debt www.ft.com/content/e456...
May 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Breaking news: The US has been stripped of its top-notch triple-a credit rating by Moody’s on concerns about rising levels of government debt www.ft.com/content/e456...
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What the fuck did they think was going to happen when they fired 400 people from the FAA to cut approximately 0.0007143% of the federal budget?
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7.
Denver airport air traffic control went out for 6 minutes on Monday, report says
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting fr…
www.denverpost.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What the fuck did they think was going to happen when they fired 400 people from the FAA to cut approximately 0.0007143% of the federal budget?
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After disasters, AmeriCorps was everywhere. What happens when it’s gone?
Elon Musk's DOGE has gutted the 30-year-old national service agency.
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#AmeriCorps #DOGE #Climate #Service #Governemnt #FederalJobs #Disaster
Elon Musk's DOGE has gutted the 30-year-old national service agency.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#AmeriCorps #DOGE #Climate #Service #Governemnt #FederalJobs #Disaster
After disasters, AmeriCorps was everywhere. What happens when it's gone?
We'll find out when the next disaster hits.
grist.org
May 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
After disasters, AmeriCorps was everywhere. What happens when it’s gone?
Elon Musk's DOGE has gutted the 30-year-old national service agency.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#AmeriCorps #DOGE #Climate #Service #Governemnt #FederalJobs #Disaster
Elon Musk's DOGE has gutted the 30-year-old national service agency.
grist.org/extreme-weat...
#AmeriCorps #DOGE #Climate #Service #Governemnt #FederalJobs #Disaster
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Paula Kerger, the longest-serving chief executive of PBS, is used to fights over the public broadcaster’s funding. But to her, the latest threats feel like “all-out effort to take us out.” Read our full interview.
Can She Keep PBS on the Air?
www.nytimes.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Paula Kerger, the longest-serving chief executive of PBS, is used to fights over the public broadcaster’s funding. But to her, the latest threats feel like “all-out effort to take us out.” Read our full interview.
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A National Weather Service office in Kentucky was scrambling to cover the overnight forecast on Friday as severe storms moved through much of the eastern U.S.
The office is one of several left without an overnight forecaster as a result of cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency.
The office is one of several left without an overnight forecaster as a result of cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency.
A Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down
www.nytimes.com
May 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A National Weather Service office in Kentucky was scrambling to cover the overnight forecast on Friday as severe storms moved through much of the eastern U.S.
The office is one of several left without an overnight forecaster as a result of cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency.
The office is one of several left without an overnight forecaster as a result of cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency.