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Most river water comes from the ground

Posted on June 9, 2025June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

Hydrologists incorporated ground and surface water flow data into Earth System models. They used these models to estimate that nearly 60% of…

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    Could planets orbiting dwarf stars have liquid water?

    Posted on June 24, 2024June 25, 2025 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, 2022June 25, 2025 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, 2017June 24, 2025 by Gina Misra

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

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