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  • The Newest Drought Victim in Texas: Cotton

    The Newest Drought Victim in Texas: Cotton

    As droughts continue to sweep across the United States, Texas is in a precarious position. The state’s incredibly dry conditions are taking a toll on its cotton crop — a major export for the state — and some experts are worried about what this could mean for the Texas economy.


  • Scientists Can Make Aerogel From Waste Paper

    Scientists Can Make Aerogel From Waste Paper

    Aerogel is usually the preserve of expensive laboratory experiments — but what if you could make it from garbage? Now, a team of researchers has developed a technique to turn scrap paper into an incredibly light, highly insulating super material.