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Isle of Skye reveals new traces of Middle Jurassic dinosaur life

October 30, 2018

First came a few individual tracks in the 1980’s. Then traces of an entire family in the early 2000’s. The year 2015 brought along the discovery of hundreds of prints.

Climate Change and hurricanes

October 30, 2018

On October 10, Hurricane Michael struck the Florida panhandle with sustained winds of 250 kilometers per hour. It was, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center, the strongest storm to have ever hit the region. ScienceNews describes the cause of this unusually strong storm as a warming of the waters and air around the Gulf of Mexico.

CDC report reveals rise in unvaccinated children

October 30, 2018

A startling new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was released detailing the statistics of vaccinations among children in the United States. The report shows that the number of children who have not received any vaccinations have quadrupled since 2001.

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UN releases Global Climate Change report

October 16, 2018

A new report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) details what could happen--including worsening food shortages, wildfires, and coral reef die-off--if Global Climate Change is not addressed.

Emory University studies “man’s best friend”

October 16, 2018

Emory Universities school of Health and Science is researching how dogs interpret words. The researchers have set out to determine if dogs can associate words with objects or if they are merely reacting to the stimuli related to the word.

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Retiring grape researcher fears position won't be filled

October 02, 2018

One of the largest industries in Pennsylvania and New York, the grape industry, is in danger of losing an important resource from Penn State. This is entomologist Jody Timer, research technologist, who monitors insects and reports to grape farmers when to spray for what pests.

Trump Administration reviews use of fetal tissue in research

October 02, 2018

As of this week, The Trump Administration has called for a review of all research involving fetal tissue. The Washington Post states this comes with the cancellation of a nearly $16,000 contract between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Advanced Bioscience Resources, a California-based non-profit, to provide the FDA with human fetal tissue.

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Three new fish discovered in Pacific Ocean

September 25, 2018

In a multinational exploration, 40 scientists from 17 different nations explored the Atacama Trench running along the Pacific plate near Peru and Chile. This is one of the deepest places on earth, at a depth of 8,000 meters, running 6,000 km long. Three new species of snailfish were discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Irwin family to start new Animal Planet show

September 25, 2018

The series, titled ‘Crikey! It’s the Irwins!”, will focus on the Australia Zoo and the Wildlife Warriors, according to Today, and will air on the same channel that “The Crocodile Hunter” once had.

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Behrend participates in annual International Coastal Cleanup

September 18, 2018

Students met Saturday morning outside of the Reed Union Building to participate in International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). ICC is an annual day when people all over the world clean up garbage on coasts and in waterways, always taking place on the third Saturday in September.

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Environmental justice: Fair treatment of all in regards to environmental law and policy

April 10, 2018

Last week was the fiftieth anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Flood prevention increases flood intensity

April 10, 2018

Humans are known for their impact on river ecosystems, wherein changes are made to the direction and movement of rivers to benefit human lifestyles.

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Last male Northern White Rhino dies

March 27, 2018

Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, has died.

International Earth Hour raises awareness for energy conservation

March 27, 2018

Across the world, lights were turned off for one hour between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on March 24.

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The Life and Work of Stephen Hawking

March 20, 2018

Stephen Hawking once said, “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”

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Super colony of penguins discovered in Antarctica

March 13, 2018

A large supercolony of Adelie penguins was recently spotted off the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Dog cloning sparks debate regarding science, ethics

March 13, 2018

Animal cloning has been occurring for nearly two decades, starting in 1996 with the creation of Dolly the sheep.

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Archaeologists discover Neanderthal artwork

February 27, 2018

It was assumed that modern humans were the first to create art because they are the only species able to have the mental capacity to do so.

Indoor air polluted by various products

February 27, 2018

When thinking of deodorant, soap or perfume, someone’s first thought doesn’t usually go to pollution.

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Peru moves to preserve land, U.S. does the opposite

February 20, 2018

Last week, Peru, known for its remote and vast rainforests, created the Yaguas National Park in order to protect millions of acres from development and deforestation.

Cape Town approaches 'Day Zero'

February 20, 2018

Cape Town, the capital of South Africa, is running dangerously low on water.

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Olympics historically bad for environment

February 13, 2018

The Olympics are known for bringing the world together, as a time to set aside politics and cultural differences for the sake of celebrating the talent each country has to offer.

Hemp proves useful despite restrictions in U.S.

February 13, 2018

Hemp may have a certain reputation in the U.S., but that is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

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Coral reefs threatened by pollution

February 06, 2018

Coral reefs are one of the world’s most endangered species, with NASA stating that as much as 27 percent of monitored reefs have been lost with another 32 percent at risk of being lost within the next 32 years.

Night sky dazzles millions

February 06, 2018

A “super blue blood moon” was seen by much of the world on January 31.

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Presque Isle valuable for migratory birds, birdwatching

January 30, 2018

Though Presque Isle is a tourism hot spot during the summer months, Erie’s eleven beaches are somewhat less of an attraction when accompanied with piles of lake effect snow and blistering winds.  

Scientific research and animal ethics cross paths

January 30, 2018

The intersection of animal ethics and scientific research is a well-debated subject.

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Humans negatively impacted by loneliness

January 23, 2018

As humans, we are drawn to live in groups.

Lake Erie cause for heavy snowfall

January 23, 2018

Erie, PA recently broke a record for the highest two-day snowfall throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania—a total of 60.5 inches was blanketed over the county, according to the National Weather Service.

Light pollution impacts astronomical displays

January 23, 2018

Trying to stargaze around Behrend’s campus or the city of Erie is nearly impossible.

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New technology used to catch poachers

January 16, 2018

Poaching is one of the biggest risks to endangered species, threatening the existence of species from elephants to lions to the little-known pangolin.

Flu season hits U.S. hard

January 16, 2018

2018 thus far has had a bad case of the flu, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that this season is especially intense.

Cold temperatures slow down reptiles

January 16, 2018

Although cold temperatures might be an expected thing in Erie, the beginning of January saw widespread freezing temperatures thanks largely to the “bomb cyclone.”

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Trump continues to loosen environmental regulations

January 09, 2018

The Trump Administration’s environmental agenda can be summed up in one word: deregulation.

Government releases knowledge of UFO investigations

January 09, 2018

Last month the U.S. government revealed that they had been spending money to secretly investigate UFOs under the veil of “Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification.”

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What to watch: science and nature documentaries

December 05, 2017

Winter break brings more time to have fun and relax. Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime all have a variety of science documentaries available for streaming.

Trump threatens national monuments in Utah

December 05, 2017

Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service in 1916 to protect the 35 existing parks and monuments at the time.

New MS drug approved by FDA

December 05, 2017

Multiple sclerosis (MS), in its various forms, has been a hassle for doctors everywhere.

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Keystone pipeline leaks oil in South Dakota

November 28, 2017

On Thursday, November 16, the energy company TransCanada reported that 210,000 gallons of oil leaked from the Keystone Pipeline.

Trump reverses trophy hunting ban

November 28, 2017

Africa is known for its iconic wildlife, one of the most notable being the African elephant.

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Boy’s skin disease leads to new breakthrough in research

November 14, 2017

Adversity is the mother of invention. Human ingenuity starts by solving problems, and this month a boy’s life was saved by this same ingenuity.

What happens to bodies donated to science?

November 14, 2017

In this day and age, organ donation is a widely accepted, respectable topic.

The future of transportation still being decided

November 14, 2017

When it comes to the environmental movement, the first thing most people will hear about is the future of transportation.

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Federal Climate Science Report contradicts Trump Administration

November 07, 2017

A scientific report, the Climate Science Special Report (CSSR), from 13 federal agencies was released on Friday, saying that the climate of the U.S. is “strongly connected to the changing global climate.”

The environmental impact of menstruation

November 07, 2017

Periods suck. Ask any female and she will probably respond with the same answer.

One small step for man, one leap for "Star Trek" kind

November 07, 2017

There’s been some controversy regarding the new show “Star Trek: Discovery.”

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National Parks may experience price hike

October 31, 2017

The National Park Service is considering raising entrance fees during peak visitation periods in 17 of its most popular national parks.

Fictional fear found to be beneficial

October 31, 2017

Fear has always been important for human survival, and while it may not be as necessary in today's society, it still lives within the human mind.

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Happy Birthday, Jonas Salk: Discoverer of the polio vaccine

October 24, 2017

Jonas Salk was born October 28, 1914, in New York City.

Handedness myths dispelled

October 24, 2017

A Penn State Behrend professor, Dr. Clare Porac, Professor of Psychology, recently met to discuss the misconceptions about handedness and her work on the subject for a more in-depth look at the subject.

Climate change may alter fall foliage spectacle

October 24, 2017

The New England states are known for their vibrant autumn colors.

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U.S. adult obesity rate reaches all time high

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Research released on Friday by the National Center for Health Statistics reported that obesity among U.S. adults has reached an all time high.

New threat to ozone layer identified

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The decomposition of Earth’s ozone layer has been a long-standing issue.

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Potential cure for HIV discovered

October 10, 2017

Three antibodies that attack 99 percent of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have been developed by researchers

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded

October 10, 2017

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2017 was released on October 2.

Lake Erie plagued by Algae

October 10, 2017

NASA’s satellite photos captured the vivid green color of the western part of Lake Erie in full bloom.

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Researchers question cause of left or right handedness

October 03, 2017

Why do people prefer their left hand over their right, or one hand over the other at all for that matter?

WHO fights antibiotic resistance

October 03, 2017

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that the world is running out of antibiotics.

Air pollution linked to kidney disease

October 03, 2017

Air pollution is known to be quite harmful and a recent study shows there is a direct correlation between air pollution and kidney disease.

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The Problem with Palm Oil

September 26, 2017

Palm oil is used in the majority of packaged products in the U.S., and is the most commonly used vegetable oil in the world.

U.S. sees large increase in heroin use

September 26, 2017

America’s heroin epidemic has alarmingly increased over the years.

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Wildfires ravage western U.S.

September 19, 2017

Wildfires have been added to the list of extreme weather events for 2017.

Cassini Saturn probe meets end

September 19, 2017

For the past twenty years, Saturn has had a visitor orbiting it.

Spending time in nature improves health

September 19, 2017

Depending on who’s asked, the benefits and downsides to keeping and being in nature can differ greatly.

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Aerial surveying used to uncover lost civilizations

September 12, 2017

How much of our world has been taken back by Mother Nature? How many cities have been forgotten because of how hidden they are? Someone had that same thought about ten years ago and to solve this problem they used a device called the LiDAR system.

Student studies similarities between HSA-heme and myoglobin

September 12, 2017

Many majors require research credits to graduate, and students studying chemistry are no exception. They must complete three semesters of research under the instruction of faculty.

Flooding of toxic sites caused by hurricanes

September 12, 2017

After Hurricane Harvey hit and went, emergency responders in the area were able to start taking a look at the extent of the damage caused by the high winds and water.

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FDA approves first gene therapy

September 05, 2017

Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first gene therapy in the U.S. The therapy will be used to treat children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common blood cancer in children. According to CNN, the treatment will give some patients a second chance after the first drugs have failed.

Hurricane Harvey threatens bat populations

September 05, 2017

As the flood waters rose in Houston, humans weren’t the only ones forced to evacuate their homes. According to Michelle Camara, owner of Southern Wildlife rehab, the Waugh Bridge shelters a quarter of a million Mexican free-tailed bats.

Students study impact of road salt on campus streams

September 05, 2017

At Behrend, undergraduate students are able to be involved in a variety of research projects with faculty. Becoming involved is usually the easiest part because the actual research takes a lot of time and hard work.

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