The best way to measure fire risk might be underground

When fire risk is high, Arizonans know the major warning signs: hot temperatures, low humidity and lots of wind.
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The overlooked tool that prevents plant deaths from watering mistakes

Gardeners often watch plants decline without realizing that improper watering lies at the root of many failures. Both ...
BBC Wildlife

"They have been seen to use use sticks as weapons against humans, and clean their ears with grass" – 11 animals that use tools in surprising and clever ways

Making and using tools was once thought to be a skill unique to humans, and a clear sign of our superior intellect compared to other animals. However, in 1960 famous primatologist Dr Jane Goodall made ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Seasonal Variation in Physicochemical Properties of Groundwater, a Case Study of Kamiti-Marengeta Subcatchment Kiambu, Kenya ()

1 Department of Geography, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. 2 Department of Environmental Science, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. The seasonal variation and quality status of groundwater ...
C&EN

Fast and Filtration-Free Method to Prepare Lactic Acid-Modified Cellulose Nanopaper

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. Dewatering in the preparation of cellulose nanopapers can take up to a few hours, ...