The accumulation of plastic waste in natural environments is of utmost concern, as it is contributing to the destruction of ecosystems and is causing harm to aquatic life. In recent years, material scientists have thus been ...
Researchers have developed an innovative tool that aims to bridge the gap between nutritional guidelines and consumers' shopping habits, making it easier for everyday Australians to make healthy purchase decisions.
Economics & Business
Mar 13, 2024
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Edith Cowan University (ECU) horticultural scientists have been compiling research over the past year from all over the world to assess the benefits of melatonin application onto fruit and vegetables, to help keep these highly ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 19, 2023
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Accessing affordable fruit and vegetables is a significant challenge for the 1.2 million UK residents living in what are known as "food deserts."
Ecology
Jun 16, 2023
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Micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale, a new study led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found.
Environment
May 19, 2023
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Feeding 8 billion humans requires ingenuity and innovation. Zhenlei Xiao is an associate professor in residence in the UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Department of Nutritional Sciences and her ...
Agriculture
Mar 24, 2023
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As the UK reels from recent fruit and vegetable shortages, scientists are advising how to increase homegrown produce—benefitting the economy and the environment.
Social Sciences
Mar 9, 2023
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Genetic manipulation has come a long way.
Biotechnology
Jan 6, 2023
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The first genetically modified (GM) food ever made commercially available to the public was a tomato, invented in the US in 1994. Since then, a number of different genetically modified foods have been created, including corn, ...
Biotechnology
Nov 22, 2022
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NASA's Artemis I launch is a major step forward in humans going deeper and spending longer in space than ever before.
Space Exploration
Nov 16, 2022
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