The Cool Down
Farmers reeling from back-to-back disasters threatening this year’s crop yields: ‘We’re dealing with a double whammy’
The Cool Down • May 23, 2025That's exactly what has happened in 2025. Larry Stein of Texas A&M AgriLife Extensions said some trees budded early and inconsistently, while others remained dormant. When late freezes hit, much of the early fruit was lost. "We're dealing with a double whammy," Stein said. "Not only was the bloom sporadic due to marginal chill, but the freezes killed some of the early fruit."
Scientists make critical breakthrough in effort to build limitless energy machines: ‘This method could represent a viable approach’
The Cool Down • Apr 28, 2025Researchers working on ways to clean dirtied groundwater from oil and gas drilling may have stumbled upon a fusion energy breakthrough, according to findings published by Tech Xplore.
Innovative tech can help farmers predict the future: ‘We’ve come a long way’
The Cool Down • Mar 6, 2025The approach is called digital-twin technology, and it's been developed by teams at Texas A&M AgriLife Research who published their findings in the Computers and Electronics in Agriculture journal. A mixed group of agronomists, computer engineers, electrical engineers, and civil engineers developed the initial model, which combines remote sensing and data collection.