Agriculture

From bread to Mars: The promise of yeast in space

A tiny orbital lab is testing yeast in space, exploring how microbes could produce food, fuel, and medicine for future astronauts.

Humans glow in a visible light that disappears in death, study finds Rebecca Shavit

Agrivoltaics looks to revolutionize global food production Joshua Shavit

Fog harvesting could be the answer for water-starved cities around the world Rebecca Shavit

Climate change is affecting prime apple growing regions in US Joshua Shavit

NASA plans to grow nutritious plants on Mars Joseph Shavit

Plant genetics discovery could revolutionize fertilizer use in farming Joshua Shavit

Farming for the future: The rise of climate-smart crops Joshua Shavit

Major agricultural innovation could change how all food is grown Joshua Shavit

Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs turned ants into farmers 66 million years ago Joshua Shavit

3D-printed soil: Never forget to water your plants again Rebecca Shavit

Incredible ‘smart soil’ can water and feed itself Joshua Shavit

Cutting-edge soil sensors boost crop production and cut costs for farmers Joshua Shavit

Groundbreaking AI system better predicts water availability for drought-sensitive farmers Joshua Shavit

Breakthrough technology looks to revolutionize how we grow food Joshua Shavit

Innovative new process makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste Joshua Shavit

Net zero energy hybrid farm system extends growing season Joshua Shavit