Plant scientists have used a standard “gene gun” since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.This post was originally published on this site.
A national study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds that children aged 2 to 4 years in the United States are routinely exposed to a broad range of potentially harmful chemicals. Many of the […]
Ammonia has been traditionally known for fertilizer production. In the future, it could also play a key role in the Energy Transition as an efficient source of hydrogen and a climate-friendly substitute for fossil fuels […]
Water has proven its value as a heat carrier, for example, when it comes to transferring heat from a boiler to a radiator or keeping cooling ceilings chilled. But there is a new contender on […]
In their paper published in Science of the Total Environment, researchers from IIASA and Lviv Polytechnic National University in Ukraine presented a novel approach to measure and understand human pressure on planet Earth. The researchers […]
Wheat contains many valuable nutrients—and can help to make a diet with bread even healthier. However, the nutrient content depends on the type of wheat. A rapid test method could help to increase the nutrient […]
A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilizations have treasured—and been intrinsically linked to—safe, clean water.This post was originally published on this site.
On her first dedicated scientific voyage to Antarctica in March, the Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina found the area sea-ice free. Scientists were able to reach places never sampled before.This post was originally published on this […]
A powerful heat wave has been gripping large parts of southern Europe and North Africa, pushing air temperatures beyond seasonal norms and triggering widespread health and wildfire alerts. Among the hardest-hit countries are Spain, France, […]
In the world of high finance, companies are hedging their bets on artificial intelligence (AI). Indeed, AI has already been used in algorithmic trading and fraud detection. As the technology grows more powerful and autonomous, […]
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