Using satellites, scientists are starting to better understand the specific sources of urban light pollution.
Experimenting with Tucson Night Lights
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The Surprising Power of Chicken Manure
Poultry litter increased soybean yields for three years after litter application was stopped.
Stanford Scientists Map Local Earthquake Risks From Eagle Ford Fracking
Stanford scientists simulated the local risk of damaging or nuisance-level shaking caused by hydraulic fracturing across the Eagle Ford shale formation in Texas.
Equipping Crop Plants for Climate Change
LMU biologists have significantly enhanced the tolerance of blue-green algae to high light levels – with the aid of artificial evolution in the laboratory.
Human Behavior Must be Factored into Climate Change Analyses
A new Cornell-led study examines how temperature affects fishing behavior and catches among inland fisher households in Cambodia, with important implications for understanding climate change.
GM Grass Cleanses Soil of Toxic Pollutants Left by Military Explosives, New Research Shows
A grass commonly used to fight soil erosion has been genetically modified to successfully remove toxic chemicals left in the ground from munitions that are dangerous to human health, new research shows.
