A two-year study led by University of Victoria ecologist John Volpe has the potential to transform the wine industry on the west coast.
Eco-gastronomy, viticulture and the science of wine
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NOAA and partners test unmanned vehicle to detect harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie
Scientists from NOAA, the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute will launch and test an unmanned underwater vehicle equipped with technology capable of collecting and processing water samples that can be used to track harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
As Carbon Dioxide Levels Climb, Millions at Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies
Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activity are making staple crops such as rice and wheat less nutritious and could result in 175 million people becoming zinc deficient and 122 million people becoming protein deficient by 2050.
Heat-seeking citizen scientists zero-in on D.C., Baltimore for mapping mission
A corps of volunteers are setting out this week with an important task in front of them: Collect real-time data about the hottest places in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Milk Carton ‘Sell-By’ Dates May Become More Precise
The “sell-by” and “best-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate.
Connectivity Explains Ecosystem Responses to Rainfall, Drought
Researchers reveal techniques – inspired by the study of information theory – to track how changes in precipitation alter interactions between the atmosphere, vegetation and soil.
