Antarctic sea ice shrank to a record low for the month
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Heat Wave Deepens Texas Drought
A series of 100-degree days have created worsening conditions for livestock and crop producers across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents report.
Using Compost Instead of Nitrogen as Fertilizer in Canada Can Slow Global Warming
Greenhouse gas production is significantly less when biobased residues like compost replaces widely used nitrogen fertilizer during spring freeze-thaw events in cold temperate regions.
NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
Designed to analyze airborne dust to see how it might affect climate, the EMIT mission launches to the International Space Station on Thursday, July 14.
Underwater Glove Puts Octopus’ Abilities on the Hand of Humans
A team of researchers led by Virginia Tech Assistant Professor Michael Bartlett have developed an octopus-inspired glove capable of securely gripping objects underwater.
Swans Sacrifice Rest to Squabble
Swans give up resting time to fight over the best feeding spots, new research shows.


