Irrigated farming in Wisconsin's central sands cools the region's climate

New research finds that irrigated farms within Wisconsin’s vegetable-growing Central Sands region significantly cool the local…

Barbara now a major hurricane on NASA satellite imagery

NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites passed over the Eastern Pacific Ocean after Tropical Storm Barbara strengthened…

Austrian parliament approves total glyphosate ban

Austria’s parliament on Tuesday approved a complete ban on glyphosate, putting the country on track to…

Fast radio burst pinpointed to distant galaxy

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are among the most enigmatic and powerful events in the cosmos. Around…

Automakers report dip in US sales through midyear

US automakers reported a dip in sales for the first half of 2019 on Tuesday as…

New study challenges claim that exogenous RNA is essential for sperm function

Scientists from the University of Bath are challenging the claims of two high profile papers from…

The world needs a global agenda for sand

What links the building you live in, the glass you drink from and the computer you…

Facebook acts on 'sensational' health cures after report

Facebook and YouTube said Tuesday they were moving to reduce the spread of misleading health care…

Climate change made French heatwave 'more likely' in hottest June ever

The record-breaking heatwave that gripped France last week was made at least five times more likely…

Skills are the new coin of the realm

Forget bitcoin—skills are the global currency for 21st century economies. Lori Foster, professor of Psychology at…