Placing concrete on a vapor retarder rather than an absorptive base such as sand or gravel increases the water “bleeding” period. Concrete finishers sometimes poke holes in the vapor retarder to allow ...

Some systems also have soil moisture probes to measure water levels in the soil. This data helps with deciding when to irrigate, spray pesticides, or apply fertiliser. Challenges: Sensors need ...

An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces said Sunday it found a chain of “professional failures” and a deputy commander will be fired — ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking into an incident that occurred during a senior high school graduation ceremony in Laua-an, Antique, wherein a school ...

Traditional instrumentation can significantly benefit from advancements in soil moisture monitoring technologies. The sensors can be integrated into precision irrigation systems. This study aimed to ...

The largest U.S. egg producer, Cal-Maine Foods CALM.O, is cooperating with a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into high egg prices and whether producers have conspired to raise them ...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a probe into an audit of Home Reit as the scandal-hit homeless housing investor continues its wind-down process. Investors have a close eye on ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened four investigation papers against two individuals who allegedly uploaded false and extremely offensive ...