Aridity, an "existential crisis" reshaping life on Earth, could impact five billion people by 2100. Dramatic water-related ...

Winter is a season that few could genuinely love, yet as the leaves and flowers abandon us, the structure of the countryside ...

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hearing. “The reality is, there is nuclear waste at Chalk River, and it needs to be handled as safely as possible. But CNL and the Commission have cut some corners, and this would not be a big deal if ...

Chalk art is a colorful and inviting medium that has captivated artists and audiences of all ages for hundreds of years. It strikes a beautiful balance between creativity and impermanence ...

When soil is moist enough, transpiration is controlled by net radiation. By contrast, below a critical threshold in soil moisture, soil water content limits the transpiration rate. Stomata close ...

We have a large mound of Erica carnea growing in our chalky soil, and from February onwards it is alive with queen bumblebees making their first foraging expeditions of the new year. It also provides ...

You might be seeking to make your garden soil more acidic for a number of reasons. Whether your flower bed isn't growing well or you're looking to start growing new plants that require a lower pH, ...

Chalk grasslands are the result of forest clearing. The thin soils are rich with lime sourced from underlying chalk or limestone rocks. Plants that spring from these soils typically don't grow in ...

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Yet, soil compaction is a science and it requires a certain degree of precision. Understanding some of the science behind it can help you improve efficiency on your jobsites. What's the dirt?