Southern Ocean's low-salinity Antarctic waters continue absorbing CO₂ despite climate model predictions

Climate models suggest that climate change could reduce the Southern Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2). However, ...
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The Most Important Soil Tip For Raised Garden Beds You're Likely Skipping

Most gardeners know that a mix of mineral soil and organic material is recommended for raised garden beds. However, other ...
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Howard County opens H-4 Flood Retention Pond as part of Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan

THE CITY HAS A NEW RETENTION POND. THAT IS RIGHT. THE H FOR STORM WATER RETENTION POND IS THE LARGEST RETENTION POND IN THE ELLICOTT CITY WATERSHED. THE PURPOSE IS TO FUNNEL WATER AWAY FROM MAIN ...
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How Organic Matter Traps Water in Soil — Even in the Driest Conditions

Soils lose moisture quickly during droughts because the molecular interactions that help retain water are not fully understood. Understanding this mechanism can help engineer soils to better preserve ...
Frontiers

Soil hydraulic properties under different land use types and soil depth at Arjo-Dhidhessa estate sugar factory, Western Ethiopia

The infiltration process is a significant driver of soil quality and ecological performance that is influenced by several factors, including the soil’s hydraulic characteristics, land use types, and ...
Vogue

5 Foods That Cause Water Retention

All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Water retention can ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Machine Learning-Based Constitutive Models for Soil-Water Retention, Hydraulic Conductivity, and Shear Strength of Unsaturated Saprolitic Soils ()

1 Vale S.A., Parauapebas, Brazil. 2 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, Brazil. 3 Vale Institute of Technology, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The mechanics ...
Wine Industry Advisor

IVES Study: Applications of Biochar in Viticulture

Biochar is presented as a solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 12%, while increasing crop productivity (1). The proliferation of publications on the subject–from 200 occurrences in 2010 ...
Detroit News

Dr. Roach: Water retention and other symptoms persist for over a decade

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a female under 30 years old. For over a decade, I have been having severe health concerns. I am constantly retaining water and also have difficulty moving and completing simple ...
Modern Farmer

Reduce Soil Erosion and Water Waste with Contour Planting

Contour planting involves tilling, discing, and otherwise preparing the land in line with its natural slope, then planting crops on this same line. When you look at a topographic map, the rows and/or ...
C&EN

Polymer Network Architecture of Single Network and Semi-Interpenetrating Network Hydrogels Modulates Water Retention and Degradation in Soil Conditioning Applications

Article subjects are automatically applied from the ACS Subject Taxonomy and describe the scientific concepts and themes of the article. Polymer network architecture plays a critical role in ...