Feds, state close in on building new island in Bay The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland Port Administration are finalizing their proposal to resurrect an island that has vanished beneath the waves of the Chesapeake Bay. If all goes according to plan, James Island will convert more than 2,000 acres of open water into prime habitat for migratory birds while helping to protect communities on the vulnerable Eastern Shore from further erosion. https://marylandmatters.org/2025/01/13/feds-state-close-in-on-building-new-island-in-bay/ #climatechange

Three Years of High Tides "Sometimes the best [outreach] programs require the least amount of gear: a pair of rainboots, a microphone, a meter stick. Well, that, and about two feet of seawater."

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Three Years of High Tides - Stone Living Lab

Sometimes the best programs require the least amount of gear: a pair of rainboots, a microphone, a meter stick. Well, that, and about two feet of s...

"The ocean gives us a brief window into what our climate future may very well look like, and shows us that the future doesn’t have to be the dystopia of our worst nightmares." #climatechange #climatecrisis #Boston #sealevelrise #coast #harbor #environmentaljustice

The annual Shamrock Splash, which benefits Save the Harbor, will be held on March 2, once again at Constitution Beach in East Boston.

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This year's Run of the Charles paddling race will be held on Sunday, April 27. The 41st ROTC will feature 3-, 6-, 9- and 14-mile races - including a 14-mile relay race. Registration opens on February 1. You can sign up for email info at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Ybpsu0z/ROTC2024 #Boston #Cambridge #paddling #river #environment @Universal Hub

Trial raises hopes for injection-free type 1 diabetes treatment

Trial raises hopes for injection-free type 1 diabetes treatment

Genetically edited insulin-producing cells could free patients from regular injections

Very early days, but just maybe an actual breakthrough. I think this is the first clinical trial to demonstrate that you can create genetically altered insulin-producing cells that can be transplanted to someone with type 1 diabetes and function *without requiring immunosuppression drugs*...! #t1d #diabetes

ironic that the Boston Tea Party, a key trigger in the march toward the American Revolution, was a protest over a tariff

It's red, plastic, and snaps together: Provincetown's new flood barrier

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It's red, plastic, and snaps together: Provincetown's new flood barrier

Like many coastal communities, Provincetown is searching for ways to help property owners prevent devastating flooding from more frequent and more ...

"In less than a half -hour, the crew was able to assemble a 150-foot-wide, water-tight wall and weigh it down with heavy sandbags. The idea was to direct storm water away from a few dozen historic homes... In a world of no perfect answers, Provincetown is experimenting with ways to try to help the people who live here, stay here." #climatechange #climatecrisis #sealevelrise #CapeCod #coastal

Baby sharks go Boston: Aquarium scientists study how sand tiger sharks, once uncommon in waters this far north, are using their Boston Harbor habitat.

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Getting to Know the Neighbors: Sand Tiger Shark Research in Boston Harbor - New England Aquarium

Our scientists study how sand tiger sharks, once uncommon in waters this far north, are using their Boston Harbor habitat.

(On the left, New England Aquarium scientists tagging a shark in Boston Harbor. On the right, a fuzzy shot of a similar shark that I took in September on Little Mystic Channel.) #Boston #ocean #shark #harbor #environment #ecosystem

From Loneliness to Belonging: 5 Trends Are Hacking the Museum Experience "From fostering creativity to combating loneliness, museums are stepping up to become more than places to visit—they’re becoming places to belong."

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From Loneliness to Belonging: 5 Trends are Hacking the Museum Experience

Explore the key Future Trends in Museums 2025 shaping engagement, creativity, and community well-being. Discover how museums are evolving for a bet...

#museum #history #art #science

For my fellow museum geeks, some notes on last week's MuseumNext Digital Exhibitions Summit: Breaking through physical barriers How three European museums are enhancing their exhibits and events with ultra-high-resolution scans of their objects plus a cornucopia of other digital techniques.

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