Grazing horses on better pastures

Horses in less temperate zones may get some extra grazing. A new study shows warm-season annual grasses have good potential for use in horse...

Scientists develop tool which can predict coastal erosion and recovery in extreme storms

Coastal scientists have developed a computerized model which goes some way to answering their subject's 'holy grail' -- how to use existing data to...

One of planet’s largest volcanic eruptions

Researchers have determined that the Pacific Northwest was home to one of the Earth's largest known volcanic eruptions, a millennia-long spewing of sulfuric gas...

Solar-powered devices made of wood could help mitigate water scarcity crisis

Energy from the sun and a block of wood smaller than an adult's hand are the only components needed to heat water to its...

Anticipated social media buzz can drive tourism

How much positive feedback travelers think they’ll get on social media can predict whether they intend to visit a tourism destination, a new study...

The costs of transporting petroleum products by pipelines and rail

While the policy debate surrounding crude oil transportation costs has emphasized accidents and spills, a new study indicates the debate is overlooking a far...

Improving Lake Erie’s water quality

The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality...

Marine snowfall at the equator

Animal excrements and parts of dead organisms constantly sink from the surface of the oceans towards the deep sea. This particle flow plays an...

Breeding salt-tolerant plants

The quinoa plant might serve as a model for making other crops salt-tolerant. It grows well on saline soils because the excess salt is...

Stepped care beneficial after hurricanes

Stepped care is more effective than usual care in reducing the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder in the aftermath of hurricanes, according to a...

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