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Massachusetts farm installs 832 solar panels above berry fields, and the berries grown underneath turned out sweeter and juicier and could change the future of American farmingA Massachusetts farm is integrating solar panels above berry fields. This agrivoltaics project generates electricity while shading the crop...
Why wrapping garlic in aluminum foil changes everything and how safe is it? The science behind sweeter cloves, creamy texture and richer flavorAluminum foil creates a miniature oven, trapping moisture and heat for gentle cooking. This humid environment softens garlic's cell walls, ...
A Colorado citizen scientist lived alone at 9,600 feet for 52 winters and measured snow daily; his notebooks now help calibrate satellitesBilly Barr dedicated over fifty years to carefully measuring snow in Gothic, Colorado. His unwavering observations turned into an essential...
Should you water plants with warm or cold water? The answer might surprise youWater temperature significantly impacts plant health and growth. Lukewarm water is generally the safest choice for most plants. Extremely h...
It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and powerGlobal tech giants are investing billions in Indian data centers for digital sovereignty. These facilities are essential for India's nation...
At about 11,000 feet, a Tibetan Plateau solar farm still used for sheep grazing made nearby soil freeze earlier and thaw laterA solar farm in Tibet has unexpectedly made the ground colder. Researchers found the soil beneath panels stayed frozen for fifty extra days...
Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI officialRising temperatures and erratic weather challenge Nilgiris tea plantations significantly. Super El Nino conditions exacerbate these climate...
In 1863, a deadly US massacre killed hundreds of Native Americans. 160 years later, the Shoshone are restoring the site of the attackIn 1863, the Bear River Massacre became the deadliest slaughter of Native Americans in US history, leaving hundreds of Shoshone men, women ...
In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heatNew York City's MillionTreesNYC initiative planted one million trees between 2007 and 2015. This project aimed to cool neighborhoods and im...
In 1962, China sent young 369 foresters, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...
They say cockroaches survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Can the small insect survive a nuclear blast? The truth behind one of science's biggest mythsCockroaches are not indestructible and cannot survive nuclear explosions. Their cells divide less frequently, making them more radiation re...
El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...
India to develop 5 indigenously-designed small modular reactors by 2033: GovernmentIndia plans to develop and operate five indigenous small modular reactors by 2033. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is designing three dif...
Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the MediterraneanSpain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave i...
Don't throw old used glass jars. How to create a herb garden and 7 other clever ways to reuse themOld glass jars can be reused in several practical ways instead of being thrown away. They can help organise pantry staples, store homemade ...
Grocery bills rising? Grow these 7 plants at home and save moneyGrowing your own food at home can help reduce grocery expenses while providing fresh, chemical-free ingredients. Easy-to-grow plants like m...
Greek islands battle drought as travellers arrive for peak tourist seasonSeven Greek islands declared drought emergencies this year amid climate change impacts. Astypalaia relies on bottled water as its sole rese...
How to turn a small terrace garden into a sweet watermelon patch this summerCity dwellers can successfully grow watermelons on balconies and terraces. Choose compact varieties and containers deep enough for root exp...