U.S. Midwestern Soil Eroding 10 To 1,000 Times Faster Than It Forms

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In a discovery that has repercussions for everything from domestic agricultural policy to global food security and plans to mitigate climate change, researchers at the University of Massachusetts have found that the rate of soil erosion in the midwestern U.S. is 10 to 1,000 times greater than pre-agricultural erosion rates. The newly discovered pre-agricultural rates, … Read more

How to Explain blockchain to Your Mom?

How to Explain blockchain to Your Mom?

Blockchain is one of the most talked-about technologies in recent years, but it can also be difficult to explain—especially to your mom. After all, she probably hasn’t heard of blockchain or cryptocurrencies and may not even understand the basic concepts. So how do you explain it? Well, that’s what this article is all about. We’ll … Read more