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Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru

People living along the coast of Peru were eating popcorn 1,000 years earlier than previously reported and before ceramic pottery was used there, according to a new paper in the Proceedings of the National Ac ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

Pellets reduce costs, but not enough for cellulosic ethanol producers

Despite reducing transportation and handling costs, pelletizing cellulosic biomass would not be cost-effective for ethanol producers, according to a Purdue University study.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 16, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pigs, people may soon eat their way to flu resistance, say researchers

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of researchers from Iowa State University is putting flu vaccines into the genetic makeup of corn, which may someday allow pigs and humans to get a flu vaccination simply by eating corn or corn products.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Shrubby crops can help fuel Africa's green revolution

Crop diversification with shrubby legumes mixed with soybean and peanuts could be the key to sustaining the green revolution in Africa, according to a Michigan State University study.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Leading crop scientist warns against herbicide overuse

Overuse of the herbicide glyphosate (Roundup) has caused US crops to become infested with glyphosate-resistant weeds - and a world-leading researcher at The University of Western Australia is fighting to prevent ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The effect of landscape position on biomass crop yield

The emergence of biofuels into agricultural systems presents new opportunities for farmers to improve economic return while providing critical ecosystem services. Integrating perennial crops can help meet food, fuel and fiber ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 16, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0