Engineers create water-saving sand layer to improve plant resilience during drought

The Anasazi, a once-flourishing tribe in the American Southwest, lived on bounties of corn, squash and beans. In 1276 A.D., ...
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How advanced technology is evolving baseball on Canadian soil

Baseball players and trainers are increasingly using emerging technology to advance the game – some of which has been developed in Ontario. Some say they believe it’s part of growing interest in the ...
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Scientists uncover how iron-rich soils chemically capture carbon for centuries

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Iron Minerals’ Hidden Chemistry Explains How Soils Trap Carbon

Scientists know iron oxide minerals store large amounts of carbon in soils, but lack a detailed, quantitative understanding of the specific chemical mechanisms that allow them to bind such a wide ...