We now know how and why humans evolved into farmers
The genetic origins of the first agriculturalists in the Neolithic period long seemed to lie in the Near East a new study finds.
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Joseph Shavit
- May 13, 2022
Lunar first: Scientists grow plants in soil from the Moon
Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 28, 2022
Breakthrough in photosynthesis helps adapt plants to rapid climate change
Scientists know that they can increase crop yields by accelerating photosynthesis, where plants convert CO2, water and light into oxygen.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 4, 2022
51-story 'Farmscraper' is part office skyscraper part hydroponic farm
Greenery covered skyscrapers have become fairly commonplace, but what if, as well as bringing some nature into cities they could grow food?
Joshua Shavit
- Dec 21, 2021
Two eyes better than one: An innovative strategy for precision agriculture
The agricultural field is a testbed for rapidly developing technologies involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and image processing tech.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 14, 2021
Low-cost AI soil sensors could help farmers curb fertiliser use
Technology could help growers work out the best time to use fertiliser on their crops and how much is needed considering weather and soil.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 14, 2021
Want to limit carbon and curb wildfire? Create a market for small trees
Forest thinning treatments are critical to reducing wildfire risk – but they come at a high cost, and can release stored carbon dioxide.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 18, 2021
51 story "Farmscraper" combines office skyscraper with hydroponic farm
The Farmscraper, which has the official title of Jian Mu Tower, would rise to a height of 218 m (715 ft) in Shenzhen, China.
Joshua Shavit
- Oct 3, 2021
Meet Pyrolysis -- the eco-friendly way to capture and store CO2
The production of torrefied biomass through Pyrolysis —also called biocoal—is an easy and inexpensive way to capture and store CO2.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 19, 2021
A newly discovered bacteria offers new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops
A newly discovered parasitic bacteria to slow down plant aging, may offer new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 18, 2021
Using bacteria to build eco-friendly construction materials
Researchers are investigating whether the natural properties of bacteria could help in developing a new type of biodegradable plasterboard.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 7, 2021
Nitrogen-efficient wheat can provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Widespread use of the new technology could increase nitrogen content and lower global use of fertilizers for wheat crops.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 7, 2021
New food freezing concept improves quality, increases safety and cuts energy use
Shifting to a new food freezing method could make for safer and better quality frozen foods while saving energy and reducing carbon emission
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Getting to the core of a more nutritious apple
By showing relationships between genetics and compounds in apple fruits the platform can take the guesswork, and time out of breeding.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Recycled cow manure fertilizing a green agricultural trend
Cow manure – a longtime agricultural waste headache for dairy farmers – soon may ignite a new sustainable fertilizing trend.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 27, 2021
Advances in artificial rainfall hold big promise for water-scarce regions
Scientists are planning to deploy unmanned aerial vehicles to penetrate clouds and generate rainfall using electrical charges
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 24, 2021
Nutrient-rich human waste poised to sustain agriculture, improve economies
The future connection between human waste, sanitation technology and sustainable agriculture is becoming more evident.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 1, 2021
Millet based diet can lower risk of type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels
New study shows that eating millets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helps manage blood glucose levels in diabetics
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 31, 2021
Powering the local economy, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs
For years, Palestinian farmers have been turning herbs into high-end cosmetics and beauty products and exporting them to Europe.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 15, 2021
Experts tackle modern slavery in Greek strawberry fields using satellite technology
A consortium of modern slavery experts, have assisted the Greek government to tackle a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Greece
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