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The high plains aquifer, also known as the Ogallala aquifer, is one of the largest in the nation and the primary source of water for a vast stretch of our agricultural heartland. But what exactly is an aquifer, and how does it work? Many imagine a giant underground lake—in fact, the Ogallala is sometimes referred to as the sixth Great …
June, 2019
November, 2018
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7 November
How Safe is Your Smartphone from Hackers?
Your smartphone may be at risk of being hacked even while you are charging it at the airport or replacing its broken screen.
July, 2018
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4 July
3 Breakthrough Technologies Changing the Energy Sector
The future of energy belongs to new tech, and investors hoping to score should look to these exciting new firms for some of those solutions.
December, 2017
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9 December
How New Is Virtual Reality Really?
Is virtual reality really an “innovation,” as we commonly call it? Or is it merely the next stage in something that we’ve been on the cusp of for a long while?
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2 December
Why Silicon Valley Wants You to Text And Drive
Why do tech companies care so much about self-driving cars? If drivers no longer need to pay attention to the road, they can use their mobile devices even more.
November, 2017
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20 November
Jet Fuel From Sugarcane? It’s Not A Flight of Fancy
Scientists have engineered sugarcane to increase its oil content and are developing renewable jet aircraft fuel from the oil. The engineered sugarcane could become a valuable energy crop.
August, 2017
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24 August
South Africa: Water is Scarce, But Solutions Can Be Found
South Africa can look to the arid Israeli model for its water solutions.
June, 2017
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16 June
Who’s Searching for Electric Cars?
As all-electric cars come down in price, sales are expected to surge. Some analysts predict that by 2035, more than 50 percent of all vehicles sold will be all-electric.
January, 2017
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17 January
Pakistan’s Coal Energy: At What Cost?
The thoughtless rush for coal-fired energy by a politically motivated Pakistani ruling elite is both alarming and questionable.
July, 2016
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19 July
The Little-Known Fund at the Heart of the Paris Climate Agreement
The Green Climate Fund is supposed to finance the world's shift away from fossil fuels. But fossil fuel-funding banks are eager to get on board.
