Researchers have recently proven that common soil bacteria can use light captured earlier in the day to power chemical work ...

Abstract: The soil complex dielectric permittivity (CDP) is a fundamental physical quantity utilized in microwave remote sensing to estimate soil moisture. Although several four-parameter (soil ...

Some industrial processes used to create useful chemicals require heat, but heating methods are often inefficient, partly ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising strategy plants use to thrive when an essential nutrient—sulfur—is in short supply.

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Abstract: An attractive microwave free-space method is proposed for permittivity extraction of soil samples using calibration-free time-domain measurements. Different from other similar methods in the ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

"Be sure to use a toxin-free disinfectant to keep germs at bay," says Lana Tkachenko, Eco-Friendly Cleaning Expert and ...

The microwave is one of those kitchen appliances we use all the time, perhaps to reheat mashed potatoes, yesterday's takeout, or even cooking steak, but it often gets overlooked when it comes to ...

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