The global water cycle—that is, the constant movement of freshwater between the clouds, land and the ocean—plays an important role in our daily lives. This delicate system transports water from the ocean to the land, ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 23, 2022
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It's probably no surprise that keeping healthy in space is incredibly important. And without the typical resources found on Earth, creative solutions have to be explored.
Space Exploration
Feb 16, 2022
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The world's largest source of fresh water, the Great Lakes, provides drinking water to more than 40 million people in the U.S. and Canada. In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ...
Environment
Feb 14, 2022
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Mountain glaciers shrinking due to climate change are less voluminous than previously understood, putting millions who depend on them for water supply at risk, researchers reported Monday.
Environment
Feb 12, 2022
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Britain's towns and cities have the potential to support an urban agricultural revolution that would help meet the dietary needs of a growing population, boost the nation's health and wellbeing, as well as reduce reliance ...
Ecology
Jan 24, 2022
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A historic increase in Everglades funding was announced Wednesday by the Biden administration, with a plan to spend an unprecedented $1.1 billion to restore South Florida's famous wilderness.
Ecology
Jan 19, 2022
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Fresh water is the most important ecosystem service for human society. Its spatial flows establish the linkage between freshwater sources and human demands, and affect interregional water security. This is called "freshwater ...
Environment
Jan 10, 2022
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University of Delaware researchers are investigating consumers' willingness to purchase food products grown with recycled water.
Agriculture
Nov 18, 2021
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When people think about ways to help the environment, encourage biodiversity and decrease greenhouse gases, they don't usually think about the impact of food waste. And yet food waste is responsible for up to 10% of global ...
Environment
Nov 18, 2021
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As soon as a head of broccoli is harvested, an internal freshness clock starts counting down. Eventually, that crisp, green broccoli crown wilts and yellows.
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2021
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