Brown compost materials are the carbon-rich backbone that lets your pile heat up, break down efficiently, and ultimately ...

Omar Yaghi thinks crystals with gaps that capture moisture could bring technology from “Dune” to the arid parts of Earth.

Energy is often the first limiting factor in low-quality hay. As your animals move from late gestation to peak lactation, ...

New Zealand has claimed four West Indies wickets on the third morning to take full control of the second test. After trailing ...

Carver says that most moulds can be cleaned and removed with soap and water and white vinegar; a soft bristle scrub brush can ...

Spontaneous combustion in stored hay occurs when internal heat builds up to the point of ignition as a result of microbial activity and chemical reactions. Unlike fires caused by lightning or ...

When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle." Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another.

Putting on a load of washing at 30-40°C saves 38% of electricity use, and washing at 20°C saves up to 62%, according to trials by Which?. But if you want to save even more pennies, money expert Martin ...

If you've ever noticed a musty smell on your clean laundry after air-drying it, you're not alone – and it's not something you have to put up with. Nicola Barker, Head of Buying at Suit Direct, has ...

If you're looking to cut down on your energy bill, you might have thought about air drying your clothes to keep the dryer from running. While this is a great option for letting natural air work its ...

Challenging weather conditions in the Northeast and Midwest have made it difficult to put up dry hay. “Wet soils, humid conditions and frequent rains have not been conducive to adequately drying hay,” ...

A small burn pile might have been the cause of a hay fire near Union Friday afternoon that sent a column of black smoke into the air. Fire personnel from the Huntley Fire Protection District said in a ...