WorldPingWomen make up about half the U.S. population, yet remain a minority in many professions, such as politics, technology, science and academia.
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WorldPingIrrigating U.S. crops prevents higher greenhouse gas emissions by avoiding land conversion, new research by Colorado State University shows. Agricultural irrigation allows the United States to grow more food on less land.
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WorldPingIn both biological and engineered systems, cells and sensors must make sense of noisy, changing signals to function. However, collecting and using this information consumes valuable energy.
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WorldPingGlobal consumption of fertilizer has doubled since 1980, but some regions that have historically overused fertilizer, including China and parts of Europe, have taken steps to reduce use.
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WorldPingRome was the Roman Empire's capital, but other cities in the empire were better connected by road.
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You may not know it, but minivans are making a comeback in the US. Look around, and you'll start to notice an uptick in these breadboxes on wheels.
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