Space Salad Risks: Study Shows Salmonella Susceptibility, Concerns for Deep Space Missions

Medicine & Technology Feb 06, 2024

ISS astronauts cultivate space salad as a healthy alternative, but new research shows an increased vulnerability to infections in microgravity-grown plants. Check out more details in this article.

Microbial Fuel Cell Harvests Energy From Soil to Power Sensors; Limitless Energy Shows Potential in Green Infrastructure and Precision Agriculture

Jan 19, 2024

Scientists have developed soil-powered fuel cells which can provide endless amounts of electricity from dirt. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Electrically Conductive 'Soil' Boosts Barley Growth by 50% in Hydroponic Systems

Dec 25, 2023

Linköping University researchers enhanced barley growth by 50% using electrically conductive hydroponic soil, highlighting hydroponics as a resource-efficient solution for urban farming. Read the article for more details.

Genetically Engineered 'Pinkglow' Pink Pineapples Are Hitting the Market; What Makes Them Pink?

Sep 05, 2023

Because of Del Monte's claimed intellectual property over the novel genetically engineered fruit, the company is the only one growing the pink pineapples. Read to learn more.

Deceiving Mice With Scent: Is Olfactory Misinformation the Solution to Crop Infestation?

May 23, 2023

A new method was developed by scientists to reduce crop infestation by deceiving mice with scent camouflage, providing simple and more humane agricultural solution. Read the article to find out more.

Global Food Security Threat: Fungal Infections Have Led to Significant Crop Loss; Figures Could Worsen Due to Global Warming

May 04, 2023

With the spread of fungal infections and the fungi developing resistance to antifungals, the imminent global food security threat emerges. Read to learn more.

Antimicrobial Use Among Livestock Can Threaten Human Immunity, Study Says

Apr 27, 2023

While antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are seen to be possible alternatives for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, it is important to address the effects of AMP-resistant virulencies before using them for patient treatment. Read to learn more.

Agriculture Breakthrough: Researchers Reach 95% Success Rate in Cloning Hybrid Rice Seeds; Will Feeding Billions of People Be Possible Soon?

Feb 13, 2023

With this agriculture breakthrough, farmers can simply store the hybrid rice seeds and replant across many seasons. Read to know more.

Exotic DNA Used To Boost Crop Resilience; How Do These Modified Plants Fare in Changing Climates?

Feb 03, 2023

By genetically modifying wheat with an exotic DNA, researchers were able to see remarkable crop resilience. Read to know more.

Christmas Beetles Wanted: Australians Looking For Missing Festive Bugs

Dec 22, 2022

Read on to know how to help Australian experts find Christmas Beetles.

Scientists Use Insects’ Sex Hormones To Get Away From Pesticides

Nov 24, 2022

Read on to know why scientists want to alter insects' behavior through sex hormones.

Researchers Want To Use Human Hair To Make Vegetables; Is It Feasible?

Oct 02, 2022

Read on to know how researchers would use your hair to make your vegetable salad.

How Can Electricity Help in Eliminating Persistent Weeds? Here’s What Studies Reveal

Aug 03, 2022

Researchers used The Weed Zapper tractor attachment to electrocute different weed types commonly present in soybean crops. Read to learn about the new method.

Scientists Find Microplastics in Milk, Meat, Blood of Livestock Animals [STUDY]

Jul 12, 2022

For the first time, microplastic contamination has been found in milk, red meat, and farm animals' blood. Keep reading to learn more.

Is Beefalo Future of Meat? Experts Say Why It Is a Healthy Protein Option and Best for Farming

Jun 20, 2022

Beefalo is slowly gaining popularity across the food and agricultural industry in the US. Learn more about this meat and why it might be better compared to conventional proteins that are dominant on the market.