Could reusable ‘jelly ice’ cubes replace regular ice?
| sciencenewsforstudents.org
These hydrogel “jelly ice cubes” are made mostly of gelatin and water. They won’t melt, even when thawed, and may provide new food cooling options.
US emissions roared back last year after pandemic drop, figures show
| theguardian.com
Planet-heating emissions rose by 6.2% compared to 2020, with rise largely down to increase in cars and trucks on the road
SEN grant helps Penn State Hazleton engineering student contribute to community
| psu.edu
Senior engineering major Clayton Kimsal saw the Student Engagement Network grant as an opportunity to contribute to an effort by his hometown to repair a dam, using his $1,000 SEN grant to help secure for the community a grant in the amount of $300,000.
Undergrad research and fellowships workshops slated for spring 2022
| psu.edu
Virtual workshops are scheduled throughout the spring semester for students looking to get involved in undergraduate research and apply for competitive fellowships, scholarships and grants.
Pa. expects billions of dollars from the infrastructure law for coal mine cleanups. Will it help polluted waterways?
| stateimpact.npr.org
A watershed in north-central Pennsylvania is an example of where federal money could help efforts to clean polluted water from old mines.
Millions of years ago Planet Earth was ruled by the ‘flower regime’
| diglogs.com
Planet Earth was not completely ruled by dinosaurs in its era but there was also a ‘flower regime’ millions of years ago.
Dairy farmers can adapt to climate change
| psu.edu
Dairy farmers in the Northeast — facing a warming climate that exacerbates nutrient pollution but lengthens the growing season — can reduce the environmental impact of their operations and maximize revenues by double cropping and injecting manure into the soil, rather than broadcasting it.
'Growing Impact' podcast talks biofiltration, greenhouse gas emissions
| psu.edu
The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast features a seed grant project that investigates how biofiltration could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically methane and carbon dioxide.
CHANCE study abroad program accepting applications through Feb. 1
| psu.edu
The program combines study abroad with undergraduate research in environmental sustainability. Penn State faculty, staff and students will conduct a field practicum in Romania on the Danube Delta in summer 2022.
Study: Flood risk rising across Pennsylvania as climate changes
| stateimpact.npr.org
Penn State research shows most cities and boroughs in the state are projected to face higher flood risks by the year 2099.
The Alliance For Modernizing African Agrifood Systems
| bt.e-ditionsbyfry.com
A business case for investment in agricultural technologies in Africa.
Battery metals from mine waste: Potential economic benefits for the commonwealth
| psu.edu
Findings by a team led by Penn State researchers suggest potential economic opportunities from the domestic production of critical minerals. The team evaluated cobalt and manganese from the byproducts of mining and metallurgy from past industrial activities.
Flooding is the world's most devastating natural disaster, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Millions of Americans live in high-risk flood zones, with the threat amplified by climate change and aging infrastructure. This episode explores how innovative computer modeling and visualizations can help communities plan for future flood risks and develop effective response strategies. Listen to the podcast.
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