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The ‘Acequias’ Of New Mexico, An Ancient Weapon Against Drought Is At Risk

Traditional irrigation canals could help balance the water supply during droughts — but only if they are protected.

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This Happened — July 16: Trinity, First Atomic Bomb

Updated July 16, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. The first atomic bomb explosion, code-named “Trinity,” occurred on this day in 1945, near Alamogordo, New Mexico, in the United States. What was the purpose of the Trinity test? The Trinity test was conducted as part of the Manhattan Project, a research and development program during World War […]

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Dune Chronicles: The Surprising Science Behind Shifting Sands

David Thomas, Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford, has been studying dunes for the past 40 years. And no, they’re not “just sand” — far from it.

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The Quest For More “Resilient Agriculture” To Withstand Climate Change

Do wild varieties of overlooked grains, fruits, and vegetables hold the key to withstanding the uptick in extreme weather?

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