Plant-powered sensor sends signal to space
A device that uses electricity generated by plants as its power source has communicated via satellite—a world first.
Space Exploration
Jan 15, 2020
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A heightened focus on food security and sustainability
The number of malnourished people is increasing worldwide. More than two billion people suffer from a lack of micronutrients. Infant mortality rates are unacceptably high. Against this background, there is a need for the ...
Environment
Dec 11, 2019
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Recycling nutrient-rich industrial waste products enhances soil, reduces carbon
Recycling biotechnology byproducts can enhance soil health while reducing carbon emissions and maintaining crop yields.
Environment
Dec 5, 2019
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Sustaining roads with grape and agricultural waste
The U.S. spends $5 billion a year to repair damages to road infrastructure from winter snow and ice control operations and the use of traditional deicers. A team of researchers at WSU is developing a more sustainable solution ...
Materials Science
Dec 2, 2019
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Is New Zealand's food system unsustainable?
New research from Massey University's College of Health shows overwhelming support for sustainability characteristics to be included in the Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults, set out by the Ministry of ...
Ecology
Jul 22, 2019
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Sewage sludge down on the farm
The phrase "sewage farm" may have fallen from favour and been replaced with terms such as waste water treatment works and the like. But, the origin of that archaic phrase refers very directly to the fact that partly processed ...
Environment
Jun 7, 2019
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Ireland's first grass-fed biorefinery hits the road to help farmers go green
Along the windy west coast of Ireland a biorefinery on wheels is turning grass into a series of different green products that could give farmers a more diversified source of income.
Environment
May 15, 2019
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Delhi hit by rare summer air pollution alert
New Delhi suffered a rare summer air pollution alert Monday as dust storms and heat over northern India took smog to hazardous levels.
Environment
May 13, 2019
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How to convert wheat straw waste into green chemicals
The development of new bio-refining technologies based on agricultural waste is seen as key to reducing Europe's dependency on fossil-based products. According to a White Paper by the International Council on Clean Transportation, ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 8, 2019
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Connecting food waste and sanitation services can help African farmers
African agriculture is fundamental to supporting rural livelihoods and bolstering economic growth, and can benefit from technology and advances in other development sectors. One solution to help Africa's agriculture can come ...
Environment
Feb 28, 2019
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