The Impact of Agricultural Pesticides Is Underestimated
Agricultural pesticides stay in the air long after they are sprayed, latching onto particles in the air instead of breaking down.
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Protein Upcycling Turns Corn Waste into Better Edible Earthworms
Scientists test protein upcycling by using maize leftovers to grow mushrooms, then using the more nutritious by-product to feed earthworms.
How Do Plants Harness Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria help plants obtain a usable form of nitrogen. But what’s the science behind it, and how can it benefit crops?
Agricultural Emissions Could Upset Climate Goals
Digging in the ground impacts the atmosphere. Changes in land use have driven emissions, which in turn have contributed to climate change.
Curing Plant Blindness at Botanical Gardens and Farms
“Plant blindness,” the lack of awareness of plants and their importance, is addressed by botanical gardens and agricultural farms.
Illegal Cocoa Farms Threaten Primates
When a team of researchers set out to count the endangered primates in Ivory Coast national parks and forest reserves,…