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Could planets orbiting dwarf stars have liquid water?

Posted on June 24, 2024June 20, 2024 by Ben Pauley

A team of planetary scientists in Japan found Earth-like planets orbiting dwarf stars could still harbor liquid water if they started out…

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    New rice growing method is environmentally friendly and more effective

    Posted on April 20, 2022November 8, 2022 by Hunter Dulay

    Growing rice using an alternating wet and dry method can boost plant health and the amount of nutrients it carries thanks to…

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      Could there be ice in caves on Mars?

      Posted on February 3, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Based on visual and theoretical evidence, astronomers think that Mars has ice in caves that were carved out by volcanic activity. Spacecraft…

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        Detecting Toxins Produced by Algae

        Posted on August 14, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Harmful algal blooms are becoming an increasing problem in areas around the world, including the Great Lakes, where drinking water is…

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          What Could Have Created the Ancient Martian Rivers?

          Posted on May 29, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Water is essential for life. When searching for life in the universe, the first thing researchers do is “follow the water”. Mars is no…

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            Is Organic Farming Really Better? It Depends.

            Posted on May 2, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

            Organic farming and conventional farming each have their own strengths and weaknesses that depend on application.

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