Solar powered irrigation reshapes farming routines in Florida
In Homestead, Jeremy Ford replaces costly fossil fuel pumps with a solar powered underground system that waters crops automatically, cutting water use by thousands of gallons and reducing labor. He says upfront costs are high but long term cuts and climate benefits justify the switch. Jason Cope of PowerPollen notes pollen timing could aid climate adaptation.
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Omestead
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Jeremy Ford
Homestead
Ford
Iowa to get 10 million for ovarian cancer breakthrough
Jill M. Kolesar of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy led a $10 million prize winning project to develop nanoparticle based therapy to harness a woman's immune system against late stage and metastatic ovarian cancer. The award is part of a White House health initiative highlighting 23 female focused research projects totaling 110 million from 1,700 submissions.
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University of Iowa
Jill Koles
College of Pharmacy
White House
Research Projects Agency For Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Kolesar
University of Kentucky
Markey Cancer Center
UK College of Medicine
Jill M. Kolesar
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood Sees Large Drop Under Iowa Abortion Limits
Planned Parenthood North Central States reports a huge drop in patients in Iowa after the July 2023 law restricting abortion. Officials say many Iowans travel to neighboring states for care and referrals are being directed within a regional network as data on referrals is being compiled.
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Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
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Holly Thomas
Planned Parenthood North
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