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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
05/25/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Pee for plant growth? Scientists push for use of human urine as effective, sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers
Researchers are advocating the use of human urine as an effective and sustainable fertilizer that could replace environmentally damaging chemical fertilizers. Some of the strongest advocates from the United States are from the Rich Earth Institute (REI), a Vermont-based research organization that uses science to advance the use of human waste as a resource. “If you […]
08/24/2021
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By Franz Walker
Evaluating the effectiveness of mineral oil in repelling the orchard pest Helicella candeharica
Researchers from the Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University in Iran assessed whether or not mineral oil was effective in suppressing damage by citrus white snails (Helica candeharica) on commercial citrus orchards. Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B — Soil and Plant Science. For their studies, the researchers compared the effectiveness of mineral […]
07/06/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
This fascinating off-grid lamp is powered by photosynthesis
Dutch designer Ermi van Oers has created an off-grid lamp that uses a living plant to produce light. The device, dubbed “Living Light,” uses microorganisms of plant origin to convert the chemical energy that a plant naturally produces during photosynthesis into an electric current. The lamp is fully self-sufficient, meaning it doesn’t have to be plugged […]
03/15/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists document how essential oils can be used as natural fungicides
Essential oils are concentrated, phytonutrient-rich extracts that capture the scent and flavor of plants. They are usually obtained through distillation or mechanical methods like cold pressing. Essential oils are known for their many uses, such as in aromatherapy, where they are said to help relieve pain and reduce stress and anxiety. Some of these useful natural […]
03/05/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Future homes may soon be made of eco-friendly mushroom “bricks”
Mushrooms make for a savory, vitamin D-rich addition to a balanced diet. But it turns out, they make for more environmentally friendly “bricks,” too. Lightweight, durable and biodegradable, mushrooms are proving to be a good alternative for bricks made from clay, concrete and other conventional but polluting construction materials. How it works is agricultural waste materials […]
10/08/2020
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By News Editors
Surprising science – There’s no such thing as clean energy
Meticulous Research Review Questions Environmental Impacts and Feasibility of “Green Energy” Transition (Article by Anthony Watts republished from WattsUpWithThat.com) A meticulous new review published in the scientific journal, Energies, conducted by a team of Irish and US-based researchers including CERES researchers, raises surprising and unsettling questions about the feasibility and the environmental impacts of the […]
09/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
High-rise building slated for construction in Australia will be draped in more than 20,000 plants
“Urban Forest,” a 30-story mixed-use high-rise in Brisbane, Australia, is poised to become the greenest building around the globe in the most literal sense. The building itself is set to be raised up on large columns that resemble tree trunks. It includes 382 apartments and a stepped facade that doubles as extended balconies for residents. Designed […]
05/21/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
Bee populations beginning to thrive as coronavirus lockdowns result in better environments due to fewer cars and less air pollution
One unexpected development due to the global coronavirus pandemic is its positive effects on the world’s bee populations. Almost every facet of the global economy is at a standstill and large portions of the global population are being forced to stay indoors. This has led to less air pollution, less car traffic and a marked improvement in […]
05/08/2020
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By Franz Walker
Plant extracts found to suppress disease-causing fungus in persimmon trees
In this study, researchers from South Korea obtained extracts from various plant species and tested their efficacy in suppressing the fungus Colletotrichum coccodes, which causes anthracnose in Diospyros kaki (Japanese persimmon). Their findings were published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture. For their analysis, the researchers obtained extracts from various parts of 45 plant species from 27 families using different extraction methods. Testing […]
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