Food trade with South Asia revealed by Near East food remains
Exotic Asian spices such as turmeric and fruits like the banana had already reached the Mediterranean more than 3000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought. A team of researchers working alongside archaeologist Philipp Stockhammer at Ludwig-.....»»
Top FDA official overrules staff to approve gene therapy that failed trial
Peter Marks overruled three teams and two top directors. Enlarge / Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration on March 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. (credi.....»»
How a biocatalyst might boost the growth of microalgae
Living organisms consist to a large extent of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) compounds. These have to be taken in with food or, in the case of plants, produced through photosynthesis......»»
Unlocking broccoli"s genome: Key to enhanced health benefits
Broccoli is renowned for its health benefits, primarily due to its rich glucosinolate (GSL) content, which has anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant properties. Despite extensive studies on Brassica species, the genetic basis for GSL diversity remains un.....»»
Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water in South American and Southeast Asian regions, study shows
Climate change could increase the amount of time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally by 2050, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. In regions of South America and Southeast Asia, the time spent collecting water.....»»
Greening the food supply chain: Developing sustainable food systems through interdisciplinary collaboration
Sustainability is a hot topic in just about every field that engages with the environment, including agriculture. An interdisciplinary group of researchers in UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources has published a paper outlinin.....»»
UK"s rarest rainforest beetles go on multi-day "adventures"
A new study delving into the lives of one of the UK's rarest beetles shows them to be athletes and adventurers—sometimes traveling the scaled-up equivalent of several kilometers a night in search of food and mates......»»
Beyond Good and Evil gets a 20th Anniversary Edition next week (for real this time)
Ubisoft revealed that the 20th anniversary of its cult classic 2003 game is set to release next week in a now-deleted post......»»
The 37 best Netflix drama shows right now (June 2024)
The best Netflix drama shows include Your Honor, Dexter, Designated Survivor, Baby Reindeer, A Man in Full, Queen of the South, Black Sails, and many others......»»
Cleaning up cow burps to combat global warming
New tools for lowering methane emissions from livestock are on their way. Enlarge (credit: Tony C. French/Getty) In the urgent quest for a more sustainable global food system, livestock are a mixed blessing. On the one h.....»»
Phonics and why it is used to teach reading
Victoria has just announced all government schools will be required to use phonics to teach reading from next year. This brings it in line with approaches in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia......»»
New species of Callicarpa discovered in Hunan, China
Callicarpa L. (Lamiaceae) consists of 140 species that are trees or shrubs, and there are about 53 species in China, mainly distributed south of the Yangtze River. Some plants of Callicarpa are used as traditional medicine in China. In addition, they.....»»
Rare bone marrow cells revealed in new comprehensive atlas
While research has uncovered many details about how blood cells function within bone marrow, the work of other cells existing in that space has remained a relative mystery. Now, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pe.....»»
Research review offers insights for transforming the food sector
We're facing rising food insecurity, the cost-of-living squeeze, and ever-changing climate events. It's no wonder our food systems are in urgent need of a reboot......»»
Apple Intelligence plans in China still unclear due to legal concerns
How Apple Intelligence will work in China remains unclear, as the company has to navigate the country’s generative AI regulations. A new report says that Apple concluded it was unlikely to get approval to use a system developed outside of China,.....»»
How to customize iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18
This tutorial explains how you can customize and change iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18. The post How to customize iPhone lock screen controls in iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple has revealed iOS 18 as the next major iOS upd.....»»
How hagfish burrow into deep-sea sediment
Understanding burrowing mechanisms could aid in design of soft burrowing robots. Enlarge / A Sixgill Hagfish (Eptatretus hexatrema) in False Bay, South Africa. (credit: Peter Southwood/CC BY-SA 4.0) The humble hagfish is.....»»
Improving OT cybersecurity remains a work in progress
Organizations have made progress in the past 12 months related to advancing their OT security posture, but there are still critical areas for improvement as IT and OT network environments continue to converge, according to Fortinet. Cyberattacks that.....»»
Hope from an unexpected source in the global race to stop wheat blast
An important breakthrough in efforts to halt the advance of wheat blast, an emerging threat to international food security, has come from a surprising source......»»
Southern Africa drought crisis demands fresh solutions
Innovative solutions and emergency funding are critical to help the more than 30 million people in Southern Africa affected by drought who now face severe food insecurity and humanitarian challenges, UN agencies and governments warn......»»
Ohio train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to Earth"s surface across the US and beyond, study reveals
A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train accident in East Palestine, Ohio covered a very large geographical area. Inorganic pollutants re.....»»