SALINAS, CA—In the coastal valleys of central California, where more than 80% of the United States' strawberry crops are grown, there is developing concern about the impact of these vast production systems on groundwater ...
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Oct 21, 2013
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The high cost of vegetable crop seeds—hybrids in particular—has led growers to seek out new precision seeding and transplant production systems. The quality of vegetable seed lots can be affected by a variety of pre-storage ...
Ecology
Oct 21, 2013
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Green roofs, rooftops covered with vegetation, provide multiple environmental and aesthetic benefits. These "living roofs" are increasing in popularity worldwide. As more cities invest in green roofs, planners are challenged ...
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Oct 21, 2013
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(Phys.org) —For the threat of meteor strikes large or small, early detection is key, and evacuation may be the only defense needed within the next 1,000 years, according to an asteroid impact expert.
Space Exploration
Oct 21, 2013
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(Phys.org) —A combined team of researchers from Harvard Medical School and several research institutions in Korea has developed a light-sensitive hydrogel that can be used as a cell based sensor. In their paper published ...
A faster, more precise way to create cockpit enclosures may end up saving the F-35 Lightning II program a significant amount in manufacturing costs.
Engineering
Oct 21, 2013
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Business software maker SAP's strong growth in cloud computing remains on track despite headwinds from a stronger euro, the co-CEO said Monday.
Business
Oct 21, 2013
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A satellite measuring Earth's gravity since 2009 ran out of fuel Monday and will reenter the atmosphere within three weeks, when it will mostly disintegrate, the European Space Agency said.
Space Exploration
Oct 21, 2013
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The multi-millionaire boss of Japanese e-mall operator Rakuten on Monday defended the pay-model that levies charges on merchants, ignoring a move by arch-rival Yahoo Japan to eliminate fees.
Business
Oct 21, 2013
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A "likely service disruption" struck Facebook on Monday, preventing its 1.15 billion members from updating their status on the social media website.
Internet
Oct 21, 2013
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