Hot subjects—Horticulture 375: Organic Agriculture Colloquium
After two years of teaching an experimental colloquium on organic farming, horticulture professor Jim Nienhuis is no longer surprised by the diversity of majors interested in his class. news.wisc.edu
Grand Canyon much older than previously thought
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Grand Canyon, carved out over the eons by rushing river water, began to form 17 million years ago, making it nearly three times older than previously thought, scientists said on Thursday. feeds.reuters.com
Star Explodes Halfway Across Universe
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The explosion of a star halfway across the universe was so huge it set a record for the most distant object that could be seen on Earth by the naked eye.... hosted.ap.org
Timeline: From the April 9, 1938, issue
Mining limestone to make steel, a bright little bulb, setting a new record on the sun and finding buried thermos bottles. sciencenews.org
Urban spaces need green rethink
The focus on green homes and offices ignores the wider landscape around our towns and cities. news.bbc.co.uk