USGS Friday’s Findings – August 9, 2024
Title: One Health, One Environment: Environmental chemistry’s integrative approaches in advancing the One Health Paradigm Date: August 9, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am Pacific Speaker:...
Garden to table: Turning a backyard plant into a mainstream crop
It looks like a cherry tomato wrapped in a paper lantern, but in fact it's called a groundcherry. Little-known beyond gardeners and farmers, the groundcherry...
With Kids at Risk, Parents Need Better Wildfire Smoke Warnings
With kids at risk, parents need better wildfire smoke warningsStory by Leila OkahataRevising existing infographics could make it easier for families to know what to...
Nuclear physicists question origin of radioactive beryllium in the solar system
Scientists have determined that a rare element found in some of the oldest solids in the solar system, such as meteorites, and previously thought to have...
Five ORNL researchers complete pilot commercialization coaching program
The coaching program is led by Angelique Adams, chief executive officer of Angelique Adams Media Solutions. Prior to her career as a leadership coach and...
Why does the United States have the most tornadoes in the world? Scientists find new answers.
The central and eastern regions of the United States are the hotspots for Earth's most damaging and frequent tornadoes, scientists have found. In fact, the...
New method detects environmentally unfriendly chemicals
Substances called polyethylene glycols, or PEGs, are widely used in industry, medical, cosmetics and personal care products. The problem is, when they enter the environment...
New study of bat habitats and wind energy can help energy providers minimize collisions
Mexican free-tailed bats are among the most frequently killed by wind turbines in the southwestern U.S. (B.T. Hamilton, National Park Service) DENVER, Colo. — Mexican free-tailed...
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan participated in a series of pivotal discussions and events, underscoring U.S. National Science Foundation’s role at the forefront of...
Standing in front of limitless possibilities: A leadership Q&A with Paula Cable-Dunlap
Paula Cable-Dunlap is a pioneer in the field of nuclear nonproliferation, though many are unaware of her prestige due to her major accomplishments taking place...