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08/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Not just ugly; pest damage affects nutrition too
A study published in the journal Acta Alimentaria indicated that the damage afflicted by pests on crops not only reduces its visual appeal, but it can also affect its nutritional value. Researchers from Kaposvár University and the University of Pécs in Hungary concluded this after examining the effects that the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) had on […]
08/01/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Toxic heavy metal contamination from cadmium in the soil stresses rice crops and threatens both crop viability and food safety
A study published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology has revealed that the current progress of scientific literature regarding the effects of cadmium accumulation in soil, coupled with the development of various procedures to treat it, significantly aids toxin-free rice production. Led by researchers from the South China Agricultural University and Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) – […]
07/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agro-chemicals destroy soil microbial biodiversity: Amending soil with probiotics found to improve soil quality and biodiversity
Probiotics, usually discussed in health and diet, take a new form in a study led by researchers from the University of Missouri. In their study, published in the journal Agroforestry Systems, they revealed that probiotics could be used to enhance soil quality. Agricultural practices greatly impact the soil biota – the clearing of land for farmland alone significantly affects […]
07/02/2018
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By Ralph Flores
What’s in a pair of jeans, environmentally speaking?
Love ’em or hate ’em, denim jeans have become an indelible part of American fashion. Some people love it so much that they buy four pairs in a year on average. However, what goes behind making your favorite pair is anything but favorable – before jeans hit the shelves, they are heavily processed using toxic […]
06/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Natural is always better: Using predators to protect crops instead of herbicides boosts profit and conserves wildlife
Farmers in northwestern Michigan may have just found a way to hit two birds with one stone, figuratively speaking: They’ve been luring falcons to their farms to naturally cull pests and protect their crops, reducing their dependency on poison and pesticide use along the process. Since the 1990s, local orchardists have been using kestrels, a […]
06/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Computer simulation reveals what would happen if the Earth started spinning backwards
One of the most iconic scenes in the Superman movie was when the titular hero flew around the Earth at light speed, reversing its rotation and turning back time to prevent Lois Lane from dying. While this opens up a lengthy discussion on the possibility of time travel, more curious minds from the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology […]
06/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Grazing animals on forested pastures found to actually stimulate plant growth, benefiting conservation efforts
Certain factors play a role in the development of soil seed banks in wood pastures, according to researchers from the Institute for Animal Production System in Mediterranean Environment (ISPAAM) in Italy. Their study, which was published in the journal Agroforestry Systems, revealed that depending on certain conditions, it could potentially increase the volume and level of biodiversity […]
06/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Landfills seen as potential source of raw materials in the future
The results put forth by a paper from Sweden bring a whole new meaning to the statement “a person’s trash is another man’s treasure”. In his dissertation, Yahya Jani from Linnaeus University suggested that decontaminating landfills and open dumpsites won’t just benefit the environment – it can prove to be an economically viable move as well. […]
05/30/2018
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By Ralph Flores
We can prevent shoreline erosion by protecting coral reefs: Restoring them helps protect islands
Keeping corals healthy has far-reaching benefits, not only for the corals themselves but also for nearby coastlines. New research, published in the Journal of Environmental Management, looked at the “protective role” of coral reefs and assayed a solution that addressed coral reef degradation and shoreline erosion – problems which have regularly plagued coastlines. Researchers from the University […]
05/29/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Counterthink video: Mike Adams interviews Marc Morano on the greatest “science” hoax of our time: climate change
There are a lot of factors that regulate climate, but according to former Republican aide Marc Morano of Climate Depot, climate change isn’t one of them. He explained that climate change is nothing but an idea peddled and ingrained by the United Nations (U.N.), the mainstream media, and “climate advocates” – like Al Gore – to the minds of unsuspecting […]
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