Fossil captures starfish splitting itself in two – showing this has been happening for 155 million years
Starfish reproduce by splitting in two. A new fossil reveals how ancient this ability is.
Aaron W. Hunter, Science Guide & Visiting Researcher, Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge •
conversation
May 15, 2024 • ~6 min
May 15, 2024 • ~6 min
The fossils being formed today will show how humankind disrupted life on Earth
Such massive disruptions have in the past been caused by volcanoes or meteorites. Only humans have done this with full awareness of their actions.
Jan Zalasiewicz, Professor of Palaeobiology, University of Leicester •
conversation
May 10, 2024 • ~6 min
May 10, 2024 • ~6 min
New EPA regulations target air, water, land and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal
Lawsuits are inevitable, but an environmental lawyer explains why the EPA’s new power plant regulations are on solid ground.
Patrick Parenteau, Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law & Graduate School •
conversation
May 1, 2024 • ~11 min
May 1, 2024 • ~11 min
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