Increasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soils

Fat tires may keep giant combines from sinking into the field, but their tremendous weight still squeezes the life out of the soil deep down—potentially reducing crop yields across a lot of the planet.

Increasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soils,Fat tires may keep giant combines from sinking into the field, but their tremendous weight still squeezes the life out of the soil deep down—potentially reducing crop yields across a lot of the planet.

Increasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soils Fat tires may keep giant combines from sinking into the field, but their tremendous weight still squeezes the life out of the soil deep down—potentially reducing crop yields across a lot of the planet.
Increasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soils Fat tires may keep giant combines from sinking into the field, but their tremendous weight still squeezes the life out of the soil deep down—potentially reducing crop yields across a lot of the planet.
Unprecedented Heat And Stressed Grids Make Dangerous Power Outages Increasingly Likely Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.
Unprecedented Heat And Stressed Grids Make Dangerous Power Outages Increasingly Likely Power grids are dangerously strained, and resulting blackouts could take a deadly toll.
Increasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soils Fat tires may keep giant combines from sinking into the field, but their tremendous weight still squeezes the life out of the soil deep down—potentially reducing crop yields across a lot of the planet.
Increasingly heavy farm equipment is crushing fertile soils Fat tires may keep giant combines from sinking into the field, but their tremendous weight still squeezes the life out of the soil deep down—potentially reducing crop yields across a lot of the planet.
The U.S. Drought Situation Is Getting Increasingly Desperate There's not enough water to grow crops. Colorado is trying to control the weather. Rule-breaking Californians are having their taps turned down.
Increasing the life of cutting tools through transferable AI, reducing process costs Two factors influence the production costs of a machined component: The volume of material removed over time and tool wear. In order to reliably predict the state of wear and thus optimize cutting processes, researchers at Technische Universität Kaiserslautern (TUK) are developing a process supported by artificial intelligence (AI). They will be presenting their concept at the Hannover Messe from 30 May to 3 June at the Rhineland-Palatinate research stand (Hall 2, Stand B40). The system will be trained using real process and measurement data. The aim is to adapt the system to different process conditions by means of transfer learning.
Google’s CEO Reportedly Calls for ‘Simplicity Sprint’ as Employees Fear Possibility of Layoffs The proposal would see Googlers complete a survey aimed at increasing efficiency and getting “better results faster.”
Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View The rising number of satellites in Earth orbit means astronomers are having to contend with increasingly cluttered skies. New research could help.
Google’s CEO Reportedly Calls for ‘Simplicity Sprint’ as Employees Fear Possibility of Layoffs The proposal would see Googlers complete a survey aimed at increasing efficiency and getting “better results faster.”
Cannabis & Cinema: The Unbreakable Connection Between the Two Cannabis has been used for centuries, both medicinally and recreationally. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular as more countries have legalized its use. There are many reasons why people consume cannabis, including for its purported health benefits and to relax or enhance their mood. Some people also view it as a natural alternative
5 Must-See LGBTQ Movies Everyone knows about the movie, Brokeback Mountain. It made a big splash in 2005 because it was one of the first movies about LGBTQ people (in this case, gays), their challenges, and struggles in an unaccepting society. Since that time, there have been an increasing number of movies about the LGBTQ community, that deserve a
US takes emergency action to save sequoias from wildfires The U.S. Forest Service says it will take emergency action soon to save giant sequoias by speeding up projects to clear underbrush to protect the world’s largest trees from the increasing threat of wildfires
Polar bears forced to dine on ‘batteries and dirty nappies’ as climate change pushes them inland Polar bear sightings are increasing at Arctic landfills around the world.
5 Must-See LGBTQ Movies Everyone knows about the movie, Brokeback Mountain. It made a big splash in 2005 because it was one of the first movies about LGBTQ people (in this case, gays), their challenges, and struggles in an unaccepting society. Since that time, there have been an increasing number of movies about the LGBTQ community, that deserve a
US takes emergency action to save sequoias from wildfires The U.S. Forest Service says it will take emergency action soon to save giant sequoias by speeding up projects to clear underbrush to protect the world’s largest trees from the increasing threat of wildfires
Europe's upgraded Vega space launcher makes inaugural flight The European Space Agency is celebrating the first flight of its Vega-C rocket designed to provide more bang for customers’ buck in the increasingly competitive business of launching satellites into orbit
Why Are People Always Interested in Casino Movies? There are a plethora of technologically advanced pastimes available to us in the modern world. Gamers and gamblers, for example, are increasingly interested in these two high-priced sectors. It's not unusual to see gamers and gamblers putting aside big sums of money to buy the most recent game upgrades or spin the wheels to see
US agency studies rare whale habitat expansion request The U.S. government has agreed to a request from environmental groups to study increasing critical habitat designations in Alaska waters for one of the rarest species in the world
Europe's upgraded Vega space launcher makes inaugural flight The European Space Agency is celebrating the first flight of its Vega-C rocket designed to provide more bang for customers’ buck in the increasingly competitive business of launching satellites into orbit
US agency studies rare whale habitat expansion request The U.S. government has agreed to a request from environmental groups to study increasing critical habitat designations in Alaska waters for one of the rarest species in the world
Why Are People Always Interested in Casino Movies? There are a plethora of technologically advanced pastimes available to us in the modern world. Gamers and gamblers, for example, are increasingly interested in these two high-priced sectors. It's not unusual to see gamers and gamblers putting aside big sums of money to buy the most recent game upgrades or spin the wheels to see
What Is the Future of Casino Tourism? It's no secret that casino tourism is on the decline. With the proliferation of online gambling and the increasing popularity of destinations like Las Vegas and Macau, casinos with explore the latest bonuses are facing tougher competition than ever before. So what is the future of casino tourism? Will it rebound, or will this trend
Herschel Walker's Pitch For 'Mist' That Magically Kills COVID Targeted In Campaign Ad The former NFL star's campaign missteps are under increasing scrutiny now that he has won the GOP Senate primary in Georgia.
The Alps Are Getting Ominously Greener Researchers found that vegetation is increasing while snow cover is decreasing across the Alps.
Cara Delevingne, Can You Please Chill? The model-turned-actor-question-mark has dated some of the hottest women in Hollywood — but her public persona is increasingly disconcerting
Scientists Spot First ‘Sunquake’ of the Current Solar Cycle Sunspot activity is intensifying on our neighborhood star, increasing the likelihood of some of the most powerful tremors known.
One in five male adolescents suffers from high blood pressure Unhealthy levels of hypertension are increasing globally, especially during puberty, with boys affected three to four times more frequently than girls: Around 20% of male adolescents have elevated blood pressure. The main causes of primary hypertension (hypertension not triggered by another disease) in young people are obesity and lack of exercise, and increasingly, chronic psychological stress.
Personalized food from the 3D printer The consumption of food is a basic need in life and is typically subjective and personal in terms of preference and health. With the increasing world population and, as a result, the increasing demand for food, novel improvements in food processing can play an important role in global issues such as food waste and food safety.
From months to weeks: Gene delivery method improved with new ‘one-step’ system Delivered using adenovirus (Ad) vectors, therapeutic genes address the cause of disease—not just the symptoms. However, while advances in the understanding of human diseases and the genome have led to an increasing number of targeted gene therapies, gene delivery remains a significant challenge.
A new approach to reproduce human and animal movements in robots In recent years, developers have created a wide range of sophisticated robots that can operate in specific environments in increasingly efficient ways. The body structure of many among these systems is inspired by nature, animals, and humans.
Deadbots can speak for you after your death. Is that ethical? Machine-learning systems are increasingly worming their way through our everyday lives, challenging our moral and social values and the rules that govern them. These days, virtual assistants threaten the privacy of the home; news recommenders shape the way we understand the world; risk-prediction systems tip social workers on which children to protect from abuse; while data-driven hiring tools also rank your chances of landing a job. However, the ethics of machine learning remains blurry for many.
A thin sensor for computer vision based on a micro lens array (MLA) Recent technological advances have enabled the creation of increasingly sophisticated sensors that can track movements and changes in real-world environments with remarkable levels of precision. Many engineers are now working to make these sensors thinner so that they can be embedded in a variety of devices, including robotic limbs and wearable devices.
Renewable power is set to break another global record in 2022 despite higher costs and supply chain bottlenecks New capacity for generating electricity from solar, wind and other renewables increased to a record level worldwide in 2021 and will grow further this year as governments increasingly seek to take advantage of renewables' energy security and climate benefits, according to the International Energy Agency.
Emerging hydrogen storage technology could increase energy resilience With the rise in renewable energy as well as increasing uncertainty associated with outages due to power surges and extreme weather events, energy storage plays a key role in ensuring reliable power supply to critical infrastructure such as healthcare facilities, data centers, and telecommunications. Hydrogen shows promise as an energy storage solution, and researchers are developing materials that can help store hydrogen for long durations at low cost and high energy efficiency.
Humans are hardwired to dismiss (coronavirus) facts that don’t fit their worldview Americans increasingly exist in highly polarized, informationally insulated ideological communities, allowing them to dismiss scientific facts about coronavirus.
Jenni Kayne's Santa Ynez Ranch Home Is The Epitome Of California Chic
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Braves make several roster moves ahead of their series against Mets
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Coronation Street’s Ellie Leach looks worlds away from her character Faye Windass in glam selfie
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Robin Williams’ Kids Remember Late Actor in Loving Tributes 8 Years After His Death
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The science of why you have great ideas in the shower It has nothing to do with getting clean—and everything to do with your state of mind.
Adventures in the land of giants Don Quixote Country ranges from the dry plains of popular imagination to varied ecosystems of mountains, forests, and wetlands. Across the Spanish interior, local folk traditions and regional cuisines also attest to a rich and diverse cultural history.
Locals can be excellent tour guides. Here’s how to hire one. How ‘citizen guides’ can bring insight and intrigue to your next journey
Mysteries of a medieval Kingdom Ancient yet undiscovered, the dramatic landscape of Asturias reaches into coastal caves and mountain caverns that hold the secrets to thousands of years of mythology, history, and gastronomy.
These Americans stepped up to help hold the country together What builds community in a divisive era? Across the U.S., it's altruists and volunteers dedicated to helping others.
Why monkeypox cases are still rising at such an alarming rate The U.S. had tools to contain this virus, which is far less contagious than COVID-19. So what went wrong?
What the end of the war in Afghanistan means to one mother and her family A year after U.S. troops pulled out of its longest war, National Geographic revisits an Afghan mother featured on the cover and her family’s experience offers a glimpse of life under Taliban rule.
Don’t rely on social media: Here’s why you should keep a travel journal Experts offer secrets for keeping a easy, memorable travel journal—without using social media to preserve your memories.
Meet the marvelous creatures that bring soil to life At the microscopic level, soil from Germany’s Black Forest is a fantastical realm—one that’s mirrored in wooded ecosystems worldwide.
Sailors, sirens, and surfers of the Basque Coast Here on the Bay of Biscay, you’ll find fishing villages steeped in age-old Basque maritime culture, flourishing habitats for bird life, and one of Europe’s most rideable waves.
Haunting images revisit the railways that united Bengal—until India’s Partition divided it On the 75th anniversary of the end of colonial rule, photos document the British Empire's lasting imprint on the part of India that is now Bangladesh.
Do spiders dream? A new study suggests they do. Jumping spiders rapidly move their eyes and twitch during rest, suggesting they have visual dreams, never before observed in arachnids.
Mysteries lurk below Iceland’s restless volcanoes The unusual chemistry of the lava burbling to the island’s surface has raised many questions about what's churning deep below.
Snoozing in flower beds? Behold the bears of summer A photographer spends two months in the Canadian Arctic and reveals a softer side of the world’s largest terrestrial predator.
On the trail of South Africa’s miracle tea Prized for its medicinal qualities, rooibos tea is connected to the country’s history and Indigenous heritage.
These mysterious moths fly at night in a straight line—but how? Biologists used an airplane and tiny transmitters to track the death’s-head hawkmoth, setting a scientific record in the process.
For villages divided between India and Pakistan, a map drawn long ago still causes daily struggles The seven hamlets contend with a raging river, an international border fence and little access to basic necessities. "We are the forgotten people," one resident says."
What a 2,000-mile journey around Afghanistan uncovers a year after the Taliban takeover The war is over. The U.S. is gone. A bone-rattling drive along the Ring Road finds hardship and few traces of nation-building.
Sea creatures pollinate marine plants and algae, surprising scientists Once thought to be a land-only phenomenon, pollination may have existed in the ocean millions of years before terrestrial plants appeared.
Thunderstorms are moving East with climate change As weather dynamics shift, the eastern seaboard could get nine more thunderboomer days; other eastern states could see as many as two weeks more.
Why smallpox vaccines fell out of use—and what that means for monkeypox Smallpox vaccines have been approved for monkeypox. But experts warn that many questions remain about the protection they provide and how to best administer them.
Why do animals love to bask in the sun? (Hint: It’s not just to stay warm.) Reptiles are well-known for this behavior, but roadrunners, lemurs, and other animals also soak in rays to conserve energy and protect against disease.
75 years after Partition: These maps show how the British split India The hastily drawn border, known as the Radcliffe Line, attempted to carve out two nations along religious lines—but sparked violence instead.
500-year-old ‘goatelope’ mummy found in melting European glacier The small chamois, a kind of goat-antelope, may herald more spectacular finds to come this summer—another Ötzi the Iceman?—as glaciers in the Alps melt at a record-breaking pace.
A look inside the monumental effort to save the Andean condor The enormous vulture has declined due to poisonings and land development, but rescue efforts are helping it slowly make a comeback.
In 1500s Europe, masks were fashionable—and scandalous Fingers started wagging when 16th-century European women began wearing masks to protect their skin and hide their identities.
How the historic climate bill will dramatically reduce U.S. emissions The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to cut roughly a billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions a year by 2030, save thousands of lives a year, and prompt a transformation of the U.S. energy and transportation landscape.
USDA must now publicly report all animal welfare violations As ordered by Congress, the agency has ended a practice that allowed animal welfare inspectors to omit certain violations from public reports.
Never-before-seen colorful bird hybrid surprises scientists The offspring of a scarlet tanager and rose-breasted grosbeak—distantly related birds whose evolutionary paths diverged 10 million years ago—was recently found in Pennsylvania.