Virtual tours make pig farming more transparent
Many people would like to see better animal welfare and transparency in livestock farming. In recent years, agriculture has increasingly tried to be more open, for example by offering farm tours. Even though farm tours are well received or appreciate.....»»
Madagascar"s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming, study finds
If tens of thousands of miners turned up in the middle of a protected rainforest to mine for sapphires, you might expect that to cause lots of deforestation and harm local wildlife......»»
Droughts drive Spanish boom in pistachio farming
Two decades ago, Miguel Angel Garcia harvested grapes and grains on his farm in central Spain, like his father and grandfather before him......»»
Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests
Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice University research finds that Indigenous farm employees—many of whom have legal status in the U.S. after movi.....»»
Bose Personal Surround Sound first listen: You’ve never heard TV sound like this before
Bose's newest soundbars can pair with its Ultra Open Earbuds for a virtual surround sound experience. Here's how it works......»»
Strategies for maximizing recombinant protein production in tobacco plants
Plant molecular farming (PMF) is a modern, sophisticated technology that utilizes plants' biosynthetic machinery to synthesize a plethora of recombinant proteins, including industrial and therapeutic enzymes. It has several advantages over traditiona.....»»
Study shows virtual reality may help pedestrians and cyclists avoid harmful pollutants
Physics-informed virtual reality could be key to reducing the exposure of pedestrians and cyclists to harmful, non-exhaust vehicle emissions, according to a study published 25 Sep in the Royal Society Open Science journal......»»
What is a VPN? Here’s what they do and why you need one
Virtual private networks are a great way to protect your privacy online, but how do they work? Here is our guide to the essentials......»»
Revisit the days of translucent gaming gear with these new Xbox controllers
Xbox is following up on its Sky Cipher limited-edition controller by bringing new transparent color options to the Design Lab......»»
Why virtual reality nature can"t provide the same wellness benefits as the real thing
As nature connection researchers, we're aware of the innumerable benefits of spending time outside in nature. We're also aware that, like so many other interactions, immersing oneself in nature is an experience that is now available virtually. In fac.....»»
Scientists explore how indoor vertical farming could help future-proof food demand
To make sure everyone eats well in our crowded world, we need to innovate. Vertical farming systems, which grow plants intensively in an indoor setting, could be part of the answer—but to use them on a large scale we need to overcome key problems,.....»»
Previously unknown Neolithic society in Morocco discovered: North Africa"s role in Mediterranean prehistory
Archaeological fieldwork in Morocco has discovered the earliest previously unknown farming society from a poorly understood period of northwest African prehistory......»»
California cracks down on another Central Valley farm area for groundwater depletion
California water regulators are cracking down on a second farming area in the San Joaquin Valley for failing to take adequate steps to curb overpumping that is depleting groundwater, causing the land to sink and damaging a canal that transports water.....»»
Simulated construction of plant-based fish meat with composite structure via 3D printing
To date, about 90% of fish resources worldwide have already reached their sustainable fishery limit. Meanwhile, intensive farming and aquaculture contribute to significant environmental pollution and degradation. To address both the challenges of lim.....»»
How your Zoom background could influence how tired you feel after a video call
Part of many people's pandemic experience included working from home. Even after lockdowns, videoconferencing remains a big part of life as people continue to work remotely, connect with families and friends online, and attend virtual events hosted o.....»»
Farming soybeans after soybeans, a rarity in Iowa, gets a closer look
In most of Iowa's fields, three out of every four acres, farmers rotate annually between planting corn and soybeans. Barely any fields see soybeans year after year, a practice discouraged by expert advice and practical experience......»»
This Logitech G29 wheel and pedals set offers immersive racing for $80+ off
Hit the virtual pavement in style with the Logitech G29 Driving Shifter Bundle, now on sale for $278 when you order through Amazon!.....»»
Mice made transparent with a dye used in Doritos
Matching refractive indexes lets some wavelengths pass cleanly through the skin. Enlarge / Zihao Ou, who helped develop this solution, holds a tube of it. One key challenge in medical imaging is to look past skin and ot.....»»
Virtual laboratory allows scientists to simulate specific decreases in gene activity
Imagine you're looking at millions upon millions of mysterious genetic mutations. With CRISPR gene-editing technology, a select few of these mutations might have therapeutic potential. However, proving it would mean many thousands of hours of lab wor.....»»
Report: Most consumers are unfamiliar or only slightly familiar with regenerative agriculture
Many members of the public lack familiarity with the farming methods known as regenerative agriculture, according to the August 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI)......»»
Infrared thermal imaging enables reliable assessment of animal stress from distance
An international team of researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, and the University of Tours, France, aimed to validate the use of infrared thermal imaging as a non-invasive tool for assessing stress responses in reindeer. Their findings s.....»»