It’s the year of the… RAISIN?! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. 2024 has been the hottest year ever recorded. And that affects crop yields and prices. Wine too! How can we keep our grapes hydrated, without wasting water and money? Nazareth Torres from UC
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Could our California grapes be turning into California Raisins? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. As global temperatures rise, the sun is beating down harder than ever on our crops! Like us, grapevines may need more water to replace what’s lost to heat. What amount
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Could our California grapes be turning into California Raisins? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. As global temperatures rise, the sun is beating down harder than ever on our crops! Like us, grapevines may need more water to replace what’s lost to heat. What amount
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Do slippery roads mean…sour grapes? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. When winter weather causes dangerous driving, salt is often used to melt the ice and make streets less slippery. But is this for the best? Mehdi Honarvar Nazari from Washington State University doesn’t think
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