For a Cooler Climate, Just Add Ice
Should we geoengineer larger ice caps to reflect radiation away from the Earth to cool the climate? Is this a good idea? This article…
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Should we geoengineer larger ice caps to reflect radiation away from the Earth to cool the climate? Is this a good idea? This article…
The amount of trace elements in ocean pyrite correspond to ocean oxygen concentrations at different points in geologic time.
An international team of scientists recently detected a new cavity in the 4000 year old Great Pyramid of Egypt! The detection method, muon…
Tsunami are among the most destructive natural events that happen on our planet. From the Japanese term meaning “harbor wave”, tsunami…
How long has life been around on Earth? Is life an inevitable part of planet formation? The second question is tough to answer, but if life…
Organic farming and conventional farming each have their own strengths and weaknesses that depend on application.
It goes without saying that forests are important. As the lung of our planet, they strongly contribute to converting carbon dioxide that we…
Nitrogen pollution is a big problem in standing water such as lakes and ponds. The nitrogen comes from many sources, often agricultural…
A group of agricultural researchers at West Virginia University wanted to find out if it was possible to grow lettuce year round using high…
A new international study casts doubt on the leading theory of what causes ice ages around the world — changes in the way the Earth…