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This date in science: Carl Ritter, one of first modern geographers, born
On August 7, 1779, Carl Ritter, considered one of the first modern geographers, was born.
August 7, 2013
Soil carbon blowing in the wind
Australian soils are losing about 1.6 million tons of carbon per year from wind erosion and dust storms affecting agricultural productivity, according to new research.
August 6, 2013
Is meat grown in labs the next logical step for food production?
Lab-grown meat might seem like a shake-up in the world of agriculture, but it's really part of the trajectory that agricultural technology is already following.
August 6, 2013
This date in science: The 1945 bombing of Hiroshima
Japan marked the 68th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing earlier today with a somber ceremony
August 6, 2013
Drastically altered marine food web on the horizon
If current climate trends follow historical precedent, ocean ecosystems will be in state of flux for next 10,000 years, according to Scripps Oceanography researchers.
August 5, 2013
Creating the world’s smartest lake
A new collaborative project aims to create the world's "smartest lake" by installing smart water technology in New York's Lake George.
August 5, 2013
New coating turns ordinary glass into superglass
Resilient, ultraslippery glass could lead to self-cleaning, scratch-resistant windows, lenses, and solar panels.
August 2, 2013
Baby owls sleep like baby humans
Owlets spend more time in REM sleep than adult owls.
August 2, 2013
Two studies use phrase “10 times faster” to describe climate changes
Climate warming happening 10 times faster than in the past 65 million years. Antarctic permafrost melting 10 times faster than in 11,000 years,
August 2, 2013
Arctic sea-ice loss has widespread effects on wildlife
“By viewing sea ice as essential habitat ... rather than as a lifeless blank surface, its loss as a result of warming becomes a rather stunning prospect." - Eric Post
August 1, 2013
