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Sustaining the Future: How Vertical Farming Could Revolutionize Food Production

Agriculture, Science /

Researchers are investigating how dynamic environmental management in indoor farms could help provide nutritious, high-quality, locally grown fruits and vegetables to support a growing population. Vertical farming has the potential to transform food production in urban and extreme environments by optimizing plant growth through dynamic environmental controls, such as smart lighting that adapts to electricity […]

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X-rays May Help Divert Hazardous Asteroids Heading toward Earth

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Asteroids pose a serious threat to Earth, as history has shown – just ask the dinosaurs. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have now demonstrated a potential method for diverting a dangerous asteroid using X-rays. NASA’s Current Defense Measures NASA has already taken proactive steps to protect the planet. The Sentry mission monitors near-Earth asteroids and

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Expert Shares Why Cleaning Your Tongue Twice Daily Is Important

Healthcare, Medicine /

When your doctor asks you to stick out your tongue and say “aaah,” they’re not just examining your throat—they’re also assessing your tongue, as it can provide important insights into your health. The doctor checks for changes in your tongue’s appearance or movement, which can signal mouth problems or reflect your overall health and immunity.

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Mirrors on the Forest Floor Increase the Growth of Shaded Seedlings by 175%

Biology, Evolution, Science /

Indoor plant enthusiasts are familiar with using mirrors to direct sunlight onto plants. Now, scientists have adapted this idea to help endangered tree seedlings struggling to grow in shaded forests. The Serianthes nelsonii, a large tree native to Guam and Rota, is one of the rarest plants in the world, with only one mature tree

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Clay Cuts Methane Emissions From Cow Burps by 30%

Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science /

If you’re not aware, methane from cow burps significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. However, a recent study suggests a potential solution: feeding cows clay can cut their methane emissions by more than 30%. Yes, we are indeed serious about addressing cow burps. Cows emit methane as a byproduct of digesting their high-fiber diet, which

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US Man Dies After Wrong Organ Removal – Surge in Surgical Errors Raises Alarm

Healthcare, Medicine, Science /

A 70-year-old Alabama man recently passed away in a Florida hospital after a surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen. Such errors, known as “never events” because they should never occur, are unfortunately more common than they should be. Never events include operating on the wrong organ or side of the body, inserting

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A New Mini-Moon to Arrive in Earth’s Orbit Later This Month

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Step aside, Moon—Earth is about to gain a new natural satellite. This “mini-moon” will stay with us for the next two months, though it’s not its first visit, and it won’t be the last. This temporary mini-moon is actually a small asteroid, about 10 meters (33 feet) wide, officially named 2024 PT₅. Discovered just last

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Sunlight Converts CO2 and Methane into Valuable Chemicals

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry /

Drawing inspiration from natural photosynthesis, scientists have developed a technique that uses sunlight to convert two major greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals for fuel and industrial applications. Researchers from McGill University have created a novel process called photo-driven oxygen-atom-grafting. This method employs gold, palladium, and gallium nitride as catalysts to transform carbon dioxide and methane

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Earth May Have Had a Ring Like Saturn – and It Caused Havoc

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

New Evidence of Earth’s Potential Ring System Saturn’s rings are famous, but new evidence suggests that Earth might have also had a ring at some point in its history. This ring would have caused significant impacts on the surface. We know that Earth has gone through many phases throughout its existence. Initially, it was covered

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