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Environment Jun 20, 2024

Research review offers insights for transforming the food sector

We're facing rising food insecurity, the cost-of-living squeeze, and ever-changing climate events. It's no wonder our food systems are in urgent need of a reboot.

Ecology Jun 20, 2024

What actually makes avocados bad for the environment?

The soaring demand for avocados in Europe and North America has led to a trebling of global production in just over 20 years. However, this popular fruit is increasingly controversial because of the environmental impacts ...

Biotechnology Jun 19, 2024

Lab-grown burgers and cricket salads could be 'norm' by 2054, says UK report

Attitudes towards healthy diets could see insect proteins, including crickets, locusts, and grasshoppers becoming part of a more "flexitarian diet" in 2054, say researchers.

Environment Jun 19, 2024

Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day: Report

Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second biggest risk factor for early death worldwide, a report said Wednesday.

Agriculture Jun 19, 2024

Study reveals market-ready beef cattle maintain meat quality on low-input diets for as long as 60 days

A new study led by the Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reveals that market-ready steers can maintain meat quality and yield even when fed lower-cost, low-input maintenance diets for longer periods ...

Archaeology Jun 18, 2024

Study proposes novel hypothesis to explain occupation of Brazil's southern coast 2,000 years ago

An important chapter of the history of human occupation on the coast of Brazil is being rewritten by Brazilian researchers affiliated with the University of São Paulo's Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology (MAE-USP).

Plants & Animals Jun 17, 2024

Six turtle species that live in Australia are all vulnerable or endangered, but there's hope

The six turtle species that call Australia home appear to have few similarities at first. Some turtles are large, others are much smaller. Some turtles are herbivores, others enjoy a varied diet. Unfortunately, their threats ...

Environment Jun 17, 2024

Researchers find 'forever chemicals' in English otters

New research by Cardiff University's Otter Project has found that PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," present in English otters, raising concerns about potential health impacts in the future.

Plants & Animals Jun 17, 2024

Kansas is bringing the alligator snapping turtle back to its waters after 33-year absence

While the alligator snapping turtle might look like a giant beetle made from volcanic rock, these unique creatures are native to Kansas' rivers—and they're about to make a triumphant homecoming.

Archaeology Jun 17, 2024

Victims of a tsunami or human sacrifice? What happened to 20 Celts 2,000 years ago?

Archaeologists have been investigating human bones found near the ruins of a bridge in the Three Lakes region of Switzerland. They seek not only to discover what took place, but also to better understand the Celtic heritage ...

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