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A modernized methodology for obtaining new varieties of potato

Research into the potato tuber at the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development and at the NEIKER-Tecnalia Technology Centre has, in recent years, focused on the development of new varieties of potato adapted ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Russian spacecraft to crash soon, risks unclear

(AP) -- A Russian space probe designed to burnish the nation's faded space glory in a mission to one of Mars' moons has turned into one of the heaviest, most toxic pieces of space junk ever.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 12, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Russia's attempts to save Mars probe unsuccessful (Update)

As Russia's space agency struggled Thursday to fix a probe bound for a moon of Mars that instead got stuck in Earth's orbit, some experts said the chances of saving the $170 million craft looked slim.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Nov 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 29

Geneticists find joy in Spudville

David Tay heaves aside a metal door that leads into an earthquake-proof room chilled to 42 degrees. There, under the glow of blue-tinged lights, are thousands of test tubes, each with small green sprouts trapped inside.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cornell releases two new potato varieties for chips

Kettle-cooked or ridged, salted or flavored, Americans love potato chips, consuming an average six pounds per person per year.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Breeding potatoes with improved properties

It is possible to breed potatoes in such a way that they produce new types of starch for use as a new and improved plant-based raw material in the construction, paper, glue, fodder and food industries. These ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Nov 29, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Smart Trash' concept could reinvent recycling with a cash incentive

(PhysOrg.com) -- Envision a distasteful trip to the curb to take out the trash as a pleasant -- and profitable -- stroll. Some juiceless batteries - those are good for a few cents. An old keyboard might fetch ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 17, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Health Tip: Eat Like an Athlete on Super Bowl Sunday

(PhysOrg.com) -- So your New Year's resolution is to lose weight in 2009 and already you're faced with your first challenge: Super Bowl Sunday.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 06, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Life without plastic

Amid a recent flurry of worrisome reports about plastic, a simple question came up: Could we live without it? Could my typical family - a mom, a dad, a 3-year-old girl and a 7-month-old boy - put aside the very material of ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jan 02, 2009 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (12) | comments 10

Nutritionists show what beans are worth

Consider a natural alternative the next time you reach for that cupcake or soda as an afternoon snack. This snack leaves you feeling full, gives you energy, and simultaneously fights “bad”—LDL—cholesterol.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 03, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (17) | comments 0


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