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These weeds were correctly identified by students 97% of the time in a study in Natural Sciences Education. Top (l to r): milkweed and bird vetch. Bottom (l to r): common purslane and broadleaf plantain.

Teaching agriculture students how to spot and identify weeds

April 16, 2025

In a Natural Sciences Education study, students used a microcontroller called Arduino UNO to turn on a pair of lights in sequence. This image is the prototype used in developing ChatGPT-generated Arduino programs.

AI and agriculture—how undergrads are exploring new frontiers

April 16, 2025

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Sensor that allows for real-time measurement of soil temperature and organic matter within the planting furrow. Photo by Alexander Lindsey.

Sensors make sense for scientific research

April 14, 2025

Soil Health and Sustainability in India

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