Widespread evidence of prehistoric dairying discovered along the Mediterranean coast
An inter-disciplinary team of scientists and archaeologists have discovered widespread evidence of prehistoric milk production in southern Europe.
An inter-disciplinary team of scientists and archaeologists have discovered widespread evidence of prehistoric milk production in southern Europe.
Archaeology
Nov 15, 2016
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California Gov. Jerry Brown announced Friday that he signed legislation meant to bring down the record numbers of whales getting caught in fishing gear meant for Dungeness crabs, causing unknown numbers of the entangled mammals ...
Ecology
Sep 23, 2016
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They are the land mines of the sea, killing long after being forgotten.
Ecology
Apr 15, 2016
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In the ornamental greenhouse and nursery industries, concerns over peatmoss availability, cost, and harvest restrictions have created an imminent need to identify alternative substrates used in the production of potted plants. ...
Environment
Mar 21, 2016
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A new study by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that removal of derelict fishing gear could generate millions of dollars in extra harvest value for commercial fisheries worldwide.
Ecology
Jan 21, 2016
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Parrot is ramping up its Flower Power with a pot that not only detects whether plants have enough light and fertilizer, but waters them as needed.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 5, 2015
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Federal biologists say the marijuana industry in the Emerald Triangle of Northern California and southern Oregon is a key threat to salmon in danger of extinction.
Ecology
Sep 30, 2014
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It looks like a stylish twig but is loaded with high technology: we're talking about the Flower Power, a plant sensor produced by French company Parrot which uses a handy app to tell people exactly when a plant needs care. ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 1, 2014
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Wildlife officials say drought-stricken streams in Northern California's coastal forests are being sucked dry by water-guzzling medical marijuana farms—an issue that has spurred at least one county to try to outlaw personal ...
Ecology
Jun 1, 2014
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Studies of old rubbish dumps and dirty dishes have revealed that, 6,000 years ago, ancient Britons gave up their passion for fish to begin a love affair with milk. The research by archaeologists and chemists from the University ...
Archaeology
Feb 12, 2014
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