Since 1959, land surveyors and other geospatial professionals have had two standards to measure the length of a foot.
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Costs of Natural Disasters Are Increasing at the High End
While the economic cost of natural disasters has not increased much on average, averages can be deceptive.
‘Picoscience’ And A Plethora of New Materials
The revolutionary tech discoveries of the next few decades, the ones that will change daily life, may come from new materials so small they make nanomaterials look like lumpy behemoths.
Astronomy Picture of the Day-Io Eclipse Shadow on Jupiter from Juno
What's that dark spot on Jupiter? It's the shadow of Jupiter's most volcanic moon Io.
Computer Kidney Sheds Light on Proper Hydration
A new computer kidney developed at the University of Waterloo could tell researchers more about the impacts of medicines taken by people who don’t drink enough water.
Corn and Soybean Rotation Could Pose Long-Term Tradeoffs for Soil Health
Rotating corn and soybeans, a widely used practice among Midwest farmers, potentially could contribute to long-term declines in soil organic matter, according to new research from an Iowa State University scientist.