Moon Gardening: Experiments of Growing Plants on 'Lunar Regolith' Yield Promising Results

Medicine & Technology Jun 03, 2022

Scholars from the University of Florida developed an effective way to grow plants on the lunar surface. Read more about the experiment and how it would help our astronauts in the future

Moth Species Not Seen in the US for 100 Years Found in Filipino Passenger's Luggage in Detroit Airport

May 20, 2022

Customs officials discovered a mouth species never seen in the U.S. for a century in the luggage of one of the passengers who arrived from the Philippines. Read to know the details.

Human Urine a Safe, Natural Alternative to Artificial Fertilizers to Help Feed Growing Population

May 03, 2022

Urine is a great alternative to artificial fertilizers without harming the environment. Read on to know how scientists could turn your pee into a natural fertilizer

Fungus Protein Can Infiltrate Genetic Protection of Plants, Makes Victims Rot and Wither

Apr 25, 2022

Experts recently discovered the factor that pushes white stem mold to kill plants and cause outbreaks. Read more about the protein and how it works against the genetic protection that evolved with plants

Genetically Modified Crops: Nanocarrier Spray Helps Achieve Better Plants

Feb 24, 2022

A new approach has been employed and applied to produce better crops. Discover the role of genetic engineering through nanocarrier spray in achieving an improved quality of plants in excessively large fields in an easy manner.

Ozone Pollution Impacts Crops on East Asia, Results to 63 Billion Dollars Annual Loss

Jan 24, 2022

A new study found that East Asia lost a staggering 63 billion dollars in their agricultural sector following the impact of increased ozone pollution in the region.

JAXA Develops Culture Bag for Crop Production and Long-Term Food Supply in Space

Jan 14, 2022

JAXA is now testing a new approach of growing crops in space for long-term food production through the use of culture bag technology.

Bovine Tuberculosis Explained: Mycobacterium Bovis Bacteria Infects Beef Herd, Can It Affect Humans?

Oct 10, 2021

Montana recently reported a rare case of bovine tuberculosis in one of Blaine County's cattle herd.

Is Plant Farming on Mars Possible? Clover in Regolith Soil Develops Through Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria

Oct 01, 2021

A new study suggests nitrogen-fixing bacteria Sinorhizobium meliloti as solution to grow plant food on the Martian regolith soil.

Lab-Grown Coffee: How Authentic is the Taste, Smell of This Genetically Engineered Brew?

Sep 28, 2021

Scientists have recently developed a pioneering lab-grown, genetically engineered that tastes and smells like real coffee. The product is expected to hit the market in four years' time.

Famine Prevention: Infection-Causing Enzyme in Plants as Potential Pathogen Treatment Against Plant Diseases

Aug 16, 2021

Keeping plants protected is an effective way to avoid famine. So, scientists from the University of York discovered the process of disabling the unusual enzyme that causes the infection of plants into an effective treatment against plant diseases.

Farm Robots: Ecological Future or Impending Disaster?

Jul 13, 2021

An agriculture scientist explains how farm robots could dictate our planet's agricultural future. The expert also warns us about the implications of irresponsible acts and avoidance of discussion regarding the extremities of farm robots.

Can Peanut Butter Contribute to Future Pandemics? Research Shows Link Between Palm Oil and Disease Outbreaks

Jul 04, 2021

A new study recently found that peanut butter can possibly contribute to future pandemics through reforestation. It has extended such insight too, to deforestation associated with agricultural production of products like palm oil.

California's Corcoran Town Sinking 2 Feet Per Year; Here's Why

May 25, 2021

The town of Corcoran in San Joaquin, California has been slow sinking for 14 years as agricultural companies continue to pump underground water to irrigate crops.

Venus Flytrap Robo-Plants Can Tell if Crops Have Disease at Early Stage

Apr 07, 2021

A recent study shows that remote-controlled Venus flytrap 'Robo-plants' and crops that alert farmers when they are struck by disease could become a reality.