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Columbia, MO

Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. Those nutrients — nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers — are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak havoc on aquatic life when they end up in waterways. University of...

Researcher in search of smarter sensor

Austin, TX

A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients. Underpinning that exciting smart soil system is a hydrogel material developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. In experiments, the hydrogel-infused soil led to the growth of larger healthier plants, compared to regular soil, all while using less water and fertilizer.

Smart soil can water, feed itself

Weather conditions across the Midwest have created challenges for haymaking. Properly curing hay to the correct moisture level for baling is crucial to maintaining forage quality. At baling, the moisture level should be a maximum of 20 percent for small square bales, 18 percent for round bales and 15 percent for large square bales. The larger the forage package, the lower the moisture should be at baling.

Properly curing hay crucial for quality

Researchers made a tantalizing discovery after they MacGyver-ed old data from a radar instrument on a satellite gathered 14 years ago from the Moon. When they used the mission data in a fresh new way, they found proof of a Moon cave hiding in plain sight. The cave is inside...

Scientists Just Found Evidence for Hidden Passageways Under the Moon’s Surface

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

North Carolina State

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Ozone can be an agent of good or harm, depending on where you find it in the atmosphere. Way up in the stratosphere, the colorless gas shields the Earth from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays. But closer to the ground, ozone is a harmful air pollutant that can trigger chronic health problems including chest pain, difficulty breathing, and impaired lung function.

Scientists find a human 'fingerprint' in the upper troposphere's increasing ozone

IFLScience

The peak of the Perseid meteor shower could coincide with a spectacular light show.

Four Coronal Mass Ejections Are Headed Towards Earth, With Strong Auroras Possible

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

North Dakota State

FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Ag Weather Network (NDAWN) continues to expand throughout the state and surrounding region, now with more than 200 stations providing important weather data. This summer, NDAWN announced the completion of its 200th station at Elgin, N.D. “Our Elgin station is officially number 200...

NDAWN continues expansion throughout area

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Lakeside, NE

There’s a really good chance for rain the end of the week, and we are pretty desperate for any amount. Pastures are looking sick. Even the swarms of grasshoppers are soon going to be dying off because of the lack of vegetation, which is something I’m not going to be very upset over.

Gorging on grasshoppers - help yourself!

Ann Ronan Picture Library/Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. It's no secret that the ancient Eygptians were fairly technologically advanced for their day, but new research suggests that at least one pyramid was built using surprisingly sophisticated tech: hydraulic lifts. As detailed in a new study published in the journal...

Scientists Find Evidence of Advanced Technology Used to Build Egyptian Pyramid

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Interesting Engineering

The V-shaped marks on Göbekli Tepe's stone pillar may represent the oldest solar calendar in the world.

12,000 years old: World’s oldest calendar shows Ice Age-causing comet strike

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Scientists have achieved a milestone in Earth science by recovering the first long section of rocks originating from the Earth’s mantle. This unprecedented achievement could unlock secrets about our planet’s history, including the origins of life and the driving forces behind volcanic activity and global elemental cycles. A...

Record-Breaking Mantle Rock Recovery Offers New Insights into Earth’s History

Farmers know that organic practices can bring a greater price in the marketplace. But how does organic farming affect their soil? U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service researchers are helping to answer that question, by using large longitudinal data sets to tease apart the complex issues involved in decisions about how to farm.

Dig for answers on soil

Growing up, we all learned about Earth’s seven continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. These geographical boundaries have been taught as an integral part of our education system for ages. However, new research suggests that this long-held belief may not be correct. According to...

Claim: Earth only has six continents, not seven, as we've been taught

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South Dakota universities collaborate to develop soil moisture mapping capabilities

Accurate soil moisture measurements are essential for helping farmers with their agricultural management decisions. Soils that are too wet can lead to nutrient leaching, while soils...

South Dakota universities collaborate to develop soil moisture mapping capabilities

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