Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices while continuing to be productive, according to a global assessment by 17 scientists in five countries.
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New approach makes sprayed droplets hit and stick to their targets
When spraying paint or coatings onto a surface, or fertilizers or pesticides onto crops, the size of the droplets makes a big difference. Bigger drops will drift less in the wind, allowing them to strike their intended targets more accurately, but smaller droplets are more likely to stick when they land instead of bouncing off.
Many Arctic Pollutants Decrease After Market Removal and Regulation
Levels of some persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulated by the Stockholm Convention are decreasing in the Arctic.
Waterloo’s autonomous vehicle program passes milestone of 100 km on public streets
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have reached an important milestone by logging their 100thkilometre on public roads in a self-driving car.
Remote Islands Harbour Higher Numbers of Non-Native Species
The effects of island remoteness from the mainland on the number of species found on islands differs strongly for non-native compared to native species.
In Warming Arctic, Major Rivers Show Surprising Changes in Carbon Chemistry
In two major Arctic rivers, a changing climate and shifting human activities are provoking a surprising response.
