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Archaeology Jun 8, 2024

Records of Pompeii's survivors have been found—archaeologists are starting to understand how they rebuilt their lives

On Aug. 24, in A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, shooting over 3 cubic miles of debris up to 20 miles (32.1 kilometers) in the air. As the ash and rock fell to Earth, it buried the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Economics & Business Jun 5, 2024

Minimum pricing for alcohol helped curb demand during COVID lockdown, finds UK study

Minimum pricing can be very effective in reducing demand for cheap high-strength alcohol amid concerns about affordability fueling problematic drinking, according to a study on the impact of the measure during the COVID lockdown.

Agriculture Apr 23, 2024

Grüner Veltliner white wine could be the toast of Pennsylvania, study suggests

States that are associated with signature varietals of wine can realize an economic benefit—some examples are regions in California linked with zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, Oregon with pinot noir and the ...

Agriculture Apr 23, 2024

In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice

There is one thing that distinguishes 60-year-old Vo Van Van's rice fields from a mosaic of thousands of other emerald fields across Long An province in southern Vietnam's Mekong Delta: It isn't entirely flooded.

Agriculture Apr 22, 2024

A leader in US seaweed farming preaches, teaches and builds a wider network

Bren Smith and his GreenWave organization are helping lay the foundations for a generation of seaweed-growing farmers in the United States, while working to build a network of producers and buyers.

Economics & Business Mar 28, 2024

Economic performance of wine production in the EU

A study of economic indicators in the wine industry across the European Union has shown significant variation between member states. Many of these are influenced by factors such as vineyard size and specialization.

Cell & Microbiology Mar 26, 2024

How climate change could affect the microbes that ferment grapes and give wine its specific flavors

The far-reaching consequences of climate change inevitably include the production of foods and beverages, including wine.

Economics & Business Mar 25, 2024

Sunday sales did not harm nor help liquor, grocery stores

Since 2012, Connecticut residents have been able to purchase alcohol on Sundays.

Materials Science Mar 23, 2024

Scientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into wearable electronics

Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics. Their work has been published in the journal Nature.

Cell & Microbiology Mar 18, 2024

System detects microorganisms that mar the quality of beer

With the aid of molecular biology, the quality of Brazilian beer—the country's most popular alcoholic beverage, especially during the summer—may soon be significantly enhanced.

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