Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has developed a new technology that makes pH measurements significantly ...

Abstract: The rapid advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technology presents significant opportunities for improving agricultural practices, particularly in soil management. This research focuses ...

This project presents a portable Arduino-based digital instrument for railway track inspection that measures super elevation (cant), track gauge, and rail temperature. Built around an Arduino Nano, ...

Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what they need for optimal plant growth and development? A soil test is a great start. Whether you opt for ...

Every winter, I bring my tropical plants and my cold-tender plants indoors, turning my house into a makeshift greenhouse. My shelves become crowded with plants and glow purple from full-spectrum grow ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate fired a warning shot at President Donald Trump, voting Thursday to advance a bipartisan resolution to block him from using military force “within or against Venezuela” unless ...

A handful of Republicans joined Democrats to allow the measure to move forward, reflecting concerns in both parties about the administration’s strategy. By Robert Jimison and Megan Mineiro Reporting ...

Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB An audit by the Oregon secretary of state’s office has found gaps in the state health authority’s implementation of Ballot Measure 110, the state’s landmark drug ...

We live in a galaxy of data. From satellites and smartwatches to social media and swipes at a register, we have ways to measure the economy to an extent that would have seemed like science fiction ...

How Important is pH in Battery Chemistry and Research? pH is an important chemical parameter that influences the synthesis and characteristics of battery materials, particularly cathode active ...

Dirt. For millennia, the dark, rich soil underlying farms and gardens worldwide has been central to human survival. It’s also a lot more complex than it looks. Within every clump of soil lies an ...