CCA orients wooden Casa Wabi pavilion around orchid cultivation
Mexican architecture studio Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica has created a pavilion made from wood at Casa Wabi outside of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Read more Mexican architecture studio Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica has cre.....»»
Optimizing cacao pollination for higher yields
A research team including Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter's Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology has investigated how the cultivation of cacao can be improved by using the right pollination technique. The success of cacao cultivation depends to.....»»
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A rare wild flower is the star of the Florida swamp. But can the ghost orchid survive?
In "The Orchid Thief," author Susan Orlean wrote of a "phantom" flower hidden deep in the swamps of Southwest Florida "so bewitching that it could seduce people to pursue it year after year and mile after mile.".....»»
Recycling the non-recyclable: New epoxy resin resists flames and reduces waste
Empa researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring to composites in aerospace and railways......»»
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Research suggests daily temperature difference is main factor affecting rubber latex yield in Xishuangbanna
Rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) are a major source of rubber latex. Xishuangbanna is the largest rubber growing region in China. However, Xishuangbanna's climate is considered sub-optimal for rubber cultivation. Rubber latex yield is influenced by.....»»
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Global database of data for almost 3,000 orchid species show diversity of pollination strategies
Recent research, published in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, used the database to reveal that orchids show remarkable diversity of highly specialized pollination strategies that differ across global regions......»»
Global cooling caused diversity of species in orchids, confirms study
Research led by the Milner Center for Evolution at the University of Bath looking at the evolution of terrestrial orchid species has found that global cooling of the climate appears to be the major driving factor in their diversity. The results help.....»»
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Researchers map microalgae to investigate optimal climate zones for cultivation of high-value natural material
Microscopic algae may be small, but they hold great potential. Commonly known as microalgae, they have recently been attracting significant attention thanks to their promising applications across a range of industries, including renewable energy, pha.....»»
Don"t toss that crab shell. A substance found in it could be key to renewable energy, researchers say
At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans' protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty meat and toss the remnants aside......»»
A novel solution to safeguard Japan"s unique citrus cultivars and their breeders" rights
Citrus cultivation holds significant importance in Japan and has recently attracted both domestic and global attention. With an agricultural production value of approximately 201 billion yen, citrus is the third most important agricultural product in.....»»
Unraveling the historic journey of the mung bean: A tale of evolution, migration and climate adaptation
The mung bean, commonly known as green gram, has played a pivotal role as a cheap protein source in regions where access to meat is limited. Spanning over 4,500 years, the cultivation of this humble legume has sustained civilizations throughout its h.....»»
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Google Assistant kills off support for third-party note apps
The Google Assistant continues to circle the drain, with yet another feature loss. Enlarge / The lettering "Hey Google" on the Google pavilion at the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas in 2018. These words activate Goog.....»»
On the edge: DR Congo city stalked by fear of landslides
"We're scared, but where can we go?" said Christine Nzigire, in her rickety wooden house perched precariously on a hillside......»»