Landlines are dying out. But to some, they’re a lifeline.
| malaysia.news.yahoo.com
In a small town at the foothills of Mount Rainier, about 45 miles southeast of Seattle, the views are epic, but the cell reception is spotty. Susan Reiter has had a landline in her Enumclaw, Wash., home since 1978. This article, originally published by the Washington Post, quotes Robert Frieden, professor emeritus of telecommunications and law.
Feds funding large solar project in Clearfield County
| post-gazette.com
The federal government is goosing Pennsylvania’s solar energy footprint, sending $90 million to create the largest solar project in the state. This article mentions Penn State.
Nature's ecosystems constantly share energy to achieve balance
| earth.com
The researchers propose that nutritional quality likely plays a major role in maintaining this ecosystem balance. This article features Penn State research.
Trees "coughing" as they fail to capture excess CO2
| futurism.com
Trees are quite literally "coughing" as they're struggling to keep up with the sheer amount of heat-trapped carbon dioxide in the air. This article features Penn State research.
How a novel plant X-ray could help farmers lock up more soil carbon
| msn.com
Researchers can now point a handheld X-ray at a plant and determine how deep its roots have reached beneath the soil. This article, originally published by Anthropocene Magazine, features Penn State research.
Can you develop allergies later in life? Sadly, yes-here's how to deal
| self.com
Here's how to tell if pollen is your enemy now and what to do about it. This article quotes Timothy Craig, professor of medicine and pediatrics.
Arts and Architecture names fourth cohort of 2024 Sustainability Fellows
| psu.edu
The Penn State College of Arts and Architecture has named its fourth cohort of Sustainability Fellows, which comprises graduate students representing disciplines across the college.
Penn State Altoona lecture to feature physics professor and student researcher
| psu.edu
Penn State Altoona’s Spotlight on Teaching and Research lecture series continues with a presentation by Professor of Physics Kofi Adu and mathematics student Philip Chamberlin. The pair will present their research, "Estimating Bandgap Energy of Nanoarchitectured Nonconforming Heterostructures for Solar Cell Application," at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
| fox5ny.com
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Poll: Storms, heat, drought, floods and wildfires all common experiences in 2023
| mprnews.org
Two-thirds of American adults indicate they experienced at least one of five major weather events in 2023, according to the McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s latest Mood of the Nation Poll. Severe storms led the list, with 45 percent indicating they lived in storm-impacted communities. This article mentions Penn State research.
Ross Student Farm hosts viewing of documentary 'Farming While Black' on March 26
| psu.edu
The Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm is hosting a March 26 viewing of the feature-length documentary film, "Farming While Black." The film examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the U.S. and discusses the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership of land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.
Extension program volunteer partners to protect watersheds in Montgomery County
| psu.edu
For Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace, building community partnerships and working with other program volunteers as a team have been essential for contributing to successful projects in Montgomery County.
Smallholder farmers, despite facing enormous challenges, produce a significant portion of the world's food, especially in regions like Africa and Asia. PlantVillage, a project aimed at empowering these farmers through smartphone technology and machine learning, has grown into a global initiative with ambitious plans to expand its impact and address the growing threat of climate change. Listen to the podcast.
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