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MADISON University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have developed low-cost soil sensors
Shuohao Cai, a doctoral student in soil science, places a sensor rod with a multifunction sensor sticker that allows measurements at different depths into the soil at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Hancock Agricultural Research Station. MADISON — University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers hav...Read more -
Imprint of Trace Dissolved Oxygen on Prokaryoplankton Community Structure in an Oxygen Minimum Zone
The Eastern Tropical North Pacific (ETNP) is a large, persistent, and intensifying oxygen minimum zone (OMZ) that accounts for almost half of the total area of global OMZs. Within the OMZ core (∼350–700 m depth), dissolved oxygen is typically near or below the analytical detection limit of modern...Read more -
The first automated maritime station established by FAO and the EU in Yemen begins operation in the seaport of Aden
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU), in close cooperation with the Yemen Civil Aviation and Meteorological Authority (CAMA), have established an automatic marine weather station. in the seaport of Aden. Marine station; the first of its kin...Read more -
A Beginner’s Guide to Selecting a Weather Station
Weather station and its attached wind and rain sensor are the best solution for most people who want to keep track of their weather. The program provides simplicity and reliability. Understanding local weather conditions and trends. Easy setup. This is great if you’re most interested in gen...Read more -
Dangers of the Cumberland River: How water depth, current and temperature impact people
As Tennessee authorities continue their search for missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain, the Cumberland River has become a key setting in the unfolding drama. But, is the Cumberland River really dangerous? The Office of Emergency Management has launched boats on the river twice as ...Read more -
Cereals 2024: Soil sensors target fast testing and nutrient use
Two high-tech soil sensors were on show at this year’s Cereals event, putting speed, nutrient use efficiency and microbial populations at the core of tests. Soil station A soil sensor which accurately measures nutrient movement through the soil is helping farmers make better-informed fertiliser t...Read more -
Portable Gas Sensor for Real-Time Carbon Monoxide Detection
In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers discuss the development of a portable gas sensor system for real-time carbon monoxide detection. This innovative system integrates advanced sensors that can be easily monitored via a dedicated smartphone app. This resear...Read more -
Water quality monitoring to resume at Jacob’s Well
Under a new agreement with Hays County, water quality monitoring at Jacob’s Well will resume. Water quality monitoring at Jacob’s Well stopped last year as funding ran out. The iconic Hill Country swimming Cave near Wimberley voted last week to grant $34,500 to monitor it continuously...Read more -
The market for soil water potential sensors has grown to $390.2 million
Market.us Scoop published survey data showed, The soil moisture potential sensors market is expected to grow to US$390.2 million by 2032, with a valuation of US$151.7 million in 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. Soil water potential sensors are important tools for irrigatio...Read more