Versatile wool can beat the heat and keep you cool
Relax! Wool is supposed to be hot and itchy, right? Not according to a study conducted at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo.
Materials Science
Oct 27, 2015
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Figuring out what produce consumers will buy can be a no-brainer
A new twist in economic studies could help growers be more brainy in bringing their products to market, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.
Social Sciences
Oct 15, 2015
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Hurricane Joaquin: 14 million could lose power
Power outage forecasts by researchers at the University of Michigan and Texas A&M University show that depending on where hurricane Joaquin makes landfall in the U.S., the lights could go out for as many as 14 million people.
Earth Sciences
Oct 1, 2015
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Red tide concentrations increasing along South Padre Island
Evidence of red tide along South Padre Island and the Lower Laguna Madre continues to mount, but airborne effects are not as bad as previously feared, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service marine expert.
Environment
Sep 28, 2015
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Watch for venomous snakes when afield
With dove season in full-swing and bow season for deer just around the corner, hunters should be aware of their surroundings, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist.
Plants & Animals
Sep 23, 2015
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Sweeping study of US farm data shows loss of crop diversity the past 34 years
U.S. farmers are growing fewer types of crops than they were 34 years ago, which could have implications for how farms fare as changes to the climate evolve, according to a large-scale study by Kansas State University, North ...
Biotechnology
Sep 15, 2015
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Plastic tubs may hold secrets to producing more rice for the world
Dozens of plastic tubs stacked in a room may look ordinary, but they store what could be the secrets to more rice to feed the world.
Biotechnology
Sep 15, 2015
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Heifer development project atop reclaimed strip mine makes economic impact
Perry County, Kentucky is mostly mountainous, but if you drive far enough up a particular road, there's a place that looks like Texas: the sky suddenly opens, the land is flat and treeless, and cattle are grazing. There's ...
Other
Sep 11, 2015
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When sex education emphasizes shame, it harms youth who have been sexually abused
Sex education has long been a controversial topic in the United States. In Texas, where I work, sex education does not really exist, at least not in schools. About 47% of school districts provide nothing in terms of sex education ...
Social Sciences
Sep 3, 2015
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New talking scientific calculator breaks down barriers for blind students
Orbit Research and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) today unveiled the Orion TI-30XS MultiView Talking Scientific Calculator, the world's first fully accessible multi-line scientific calculator, created for ...
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Sep 2, 2015
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