Can solar farms and agricultural farms coexist?
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Scientists find long-sought electric field in Earth’s atmosphere
For the first time, scientists have measured a long-sought global electric field in Earth’s atmosphere. This field, called the ambipolar
‘Smart lighting’ could make vertical farming more affordable
Flicking the dimmer switch can help some indoor farmers curb one of their biggest challenges: rising electricity costs. Growing crops
How to Spot Small Black Holes That Can Pass Through the Solar System
Black holes about the size of a hydrogen atom may be careening into the solar system without being noticed. But
A vital oceanic current is steady, for now
The ocean circulation system may not be as bad as previously thought. A vital oceanic artery known as the Florida
HIV and illegal drugs are a bad mix. This scientist found an unexpected reason why
It was like a Ph.D. student Dionna Williams realized fundamental flaws in the way medical science treats people who have
This light-based engineer’s computers take inspiration from the brain
Bhavin Shastri still gets excited when he sees a laser pointer and has been fascinated by them since he was
By studying the eyes, a researcher explores how the brain sorts information
A cyclist is pedaling on the road. Signs, trees and fire hydrants pass by. As they cycle, their brain receives
A brain network associated with attention is larger in people with depression
Symptoms of depression fluctuate over time, but many brain imaging studies of the condition study only one point in time.
How did dark matter form the universe? This physicist has ideas
At the age of 12, Tracy Slatyer felt sorry for a book. She read a newspaper article about how many