Is it possible for countries to produce all their food nationally? According to a new study, for half of the world population the answer would be yes. For the other half: maybe? Leiden environmental researcher and head author ...
Environment
Mar 7, 2023
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The forested hills and rolling fields in the state of Odisha are home to some of India's most vulnerable tribal groups, but a growing number of studies show that small home gardens—producing millet, pulses, fresh fruits ...
Agriculture
Mar 27, 2023
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A pioneering project to make our green vegetables even better for us has been launched by scientists at The University of Nottingham. The research will underpin future technological developments in agriculture that could ...
Other
Oct 2, 2009
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My parents researched malnutrition and under-nutrition in India, especially among children, and found that many diets recommended by Western nutritionists were in fact completely inapplicable to the poor. So they formulated ...
Biotechnology
May 25, 2016
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Every year, about a third of all food produced in the world—about 1.3 billion tons—is wasted in consumers' homes and retail businesses, according to the United Nations (UN). The food sector also accounts for around 30% ...
Environment
Dec 20, 2022
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The U.S. and European Union are working on a pledge to cut methane emissions by at least 30% this decade, President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 17, 2021, and he urged countries around the world to join in ahead of the U.N. ...
Environment
Sep 20, 2021
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What makes people interested in fungi-based food as an alternative to other protein sources such as meat? A new doctoral thesis explains how it is possible to create sustainable systems for food production. Increased understanding ...
Social Sciences
Jun 20, 2023
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North Carolina State University researchers have conducted the first assessment of metabolites in African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana), an important step in understanding the relationship between metabolism and ...
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2022
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Blue cod has been identified as making up a large proportion of the yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) diet using a novel approach published by University of Otago researchers.
Plants & Animals
Sep 22, 2020
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A healthy diet means a healthier you, which also means a healthier planet, right? Well, it's complicated.
Environment
Oct 29, 2020
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