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In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similarRecent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar pan...- Harvard, NYU, MIT may come to India as US sees ‘massive’ demand from students, says envoy Sergio GorUS envoy Sergio Gor said he was in talks with American universities like Harvard, NYU and Purdue to bring their institutions to India amid ...
- Since 2012, Stanford researchers linked 2 sensor technologies to record hurricane forces near the sea surface. Now, the new data stream could help forecast storm intensity before hurricanes make landfallHurricane forecasting may soon get help from an unlikely place: earthquake sensors. Stanford researchers found that seismometers can detect...
- A 2014 study analyzed 62 years of US hurricanes and found female-named storms were nearly three times as deadly as male-named ones, possibly because people perceived them as less threatening and were less likely to take protective actionA study found feminine hurricane names correlated with higher death rates. Researchers suggest gender stereotypes unconsciously reduce perc...
- India's space ambitions face over 4x higher rocket launch costs than US, study showsIndia faces a substantial cost gap with the United States for launching payloads. A recent study estimates India's cost at over $13,000 per...
- Stanford ran water beneath mirror-like rooftop panels; they cooled it 3–5°C below the surrounding air by sending heat into spaceResearchers at Stanford have created innovative panels that cool water exclusively using sunlight and mirrors. These panels effectively ref...
- In 2016, Turkey deliberately sank an entire Airbus A300, turning a passenger jet into an artificial reef, 75 feet below the surfaceA decommissioned Airbus A300 was deliberately submerged off the coast of Turkey to enhance diving tourism and safeguard marine ecosystems. ...
- North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near endIn the wake of North Korea's missile launch, South Korea expressed strong condemnation and heightened its military readiness during collabo...
- In 2018, Europe’s extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% moreAgrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particular...
- Moderna shares soar 159% in a day after cancer vaccine succeeds in late-stage trialModerna shares surged after its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial showed positive results. The treatment, combined with Keytruda, redu...
- By 2015, Georgia had added about 200 retired chicken-transport cages to an offshore reef; the steel structures became fish habitatAlong the stunning coast of Georgia, discarded chicken cages have found a new purpose as artificial reefs. These innovative structures crea...
- A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...
- US loses ground as study destination amid weak safety, visa perceptions: SurveyThe US is losing appeal among international students, with a Navitas survey showing weak perceptions of safety, openness and visa processin...
- US unions sue Trump administration over new time limits on student and journalist visasUS unions and advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration to block new rules imposing fixed stay periods on foreign students, exchan...
- In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosionA New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army...
- In 1992, Congress backed a plan to dechannelize Florida's Kissimmee River and restore its watershed. 28 years later, the project had restored 19 of 44 river miles and 6,500 acres of floodplain wetlands, with wildlife returningFlorida's Kissimmee River underwent a significant restoration after decades of channelization. This project aimed to revive its natural flo...
- In 1804, Americans introduced "sacred bamboo" as a garden ornament; it spread across an estimated 22,400 forest acres, and its berries have been linked to bird deathsSacred bamboo, a popular ornamental shrub, has spread extensively into southern forests across America. Birds consuming its berries are vul...
- Study says you can earn over $200,000 and still be middle class in these 5 US statesMiddle-class income classifications differ widely throughout the United States, with Massachusetts leading the charge for the upper echelon...
- US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goodsUnited States and Canada face escalating trade disputes and potential tariffs. Negotiations are intensely underway to avoid new trade restr...
- A colder fridge setting is not always better; adjusting it by 1°C could reduce energy use by 8 to 11%Lowering your refrigerator’s thermostat beyond what’s required can lead to excessive energy usage. Surprisingly, the ambient room temperatu...
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