Urbanization not always bad for food and land use diversity
Widely accepted myths that urbanization negatively impacts food and land use biodiversity are incorrect, according to a team of researchers who developed a framework for evaluating this intersection. Their results could also affect nutrition and food.....»»
Better education can mitigate post-harvest food losses, increase global food security
Better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses—which amount to one-third of global food production, worth US$1 trillion annually—would reduce global food insecurity, according to researchers at McGill Uni.....»»
"Walk this way": Model explains how ants create trails to multiple food sources
It's a common sight—ants marching in an orderly line over and around obstacles from their nest to a food source, guided by scent trails left by scouts marking the find. But what happens when those scouts find a comestible motherlode?.....»»
Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods
Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribut.....»»
Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»
Researchers use nanotechnology to boost benefits of anthocyanin
An article published in the journal Food Research International describes a study in which nanoencapsulated anthocyanins passed through the digestive system without being degraded, were absorbed efficiently, and reached more organs and tissues than u.....»»
Parents Labeling a Kid’s Friend a Bad Influence Can Backfire
Is your kid in trouble? Blaming their friends is ill advised.....»»
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’
Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by.....»»
Bigfoot, apple core emoji may land on iMessage in late 2025
The Unicode Consortium has issued its latest collection of emoji you could be using on an iPhone in late 2025, including a distorted face, a "fight cloud," and an apple core.Inbound emoji - Image credit: EmojipediaThe Unicode Consortium's Emoji Stand.....»»
Are standing desks good for you? The answer is getting clearer.
Whatever your office setup, the most important thing is to move. Without question, inactivity is bad for us. Prolonged sitting is consistently linked to higher risks of cardiovasc.....»»
Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals
Diversifying the science, technology, engineering and math fields has long been a top priority of many universities and tech companies. It's also a goal of the National Science Foundation, the biggest funder of university-led research and development.....»»
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee"s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no natural predators......»»
The best places to land in Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix
Choosing the best places to land in Fortnite is key to your survival and winning. Here are the best landing spots in Fortnite for Chapter 2 Remix......»»
Most surveyed grocery shoppers report noticing shrinkflation
Over three-quarters of surveyed consumers say they have noticed shrinkflation at the grocery store in the previous 30 days, according to the October 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI)......»»
Seaweed proteins could be the next sustainable food source
The protein in sea lettuce, a type of seaweed, is a promising complement to both meat and other current alternative protein sources. Seaweed also contains many other important nutrients, and is grown without needing to be watered, fertilized or spray.....»»
Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time
Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»
NZ"s food manufacturers are embracing the idea of a circular economy but are slow to implement it
Around the world, the growth of industry and consumption has escalated environmental damage through increased emissions, waste and pollution from landfills......»»
Agrivoltaics for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa
Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown......»»
Nvidia just scaled down DLSS 3, and that’s a good thing
The latest GeForce drivers come with a new version of DLSS 3, and it's a lot smaller than the previous release. That's not a bad thing......»»
All 41 seasons of Jeopardy! are finally coming to streaming
We still don't know exactly which streaming service the show will land on, but host Ken Jennings has confirmed that that's the plan......»»
All 41 seasons of ‘Jeopardy!’ are finally coming to streaming
We still don't know exactly which streaming service the show will land on, but host Ken Jennings has confirmed that that's the plan......»»