Environment alert in US and Europe: pollution and intensifying agriculture kill
In EU the populations of grassland butterflies decline almost 50% over two decades. Pesticides commonly used in California's Central Valley have been found in frog species who live in State National Parks
A suite of smart power management capabilities for food production facilities
The flavor of foods involves taste, odor, touch and vision
The eyes have such a powerful role that they can trump the tongue and the nose. The human desire for novelty and new experiences also is a factor in the human tendency to ignore what the eyes may be tasting and listening to the tongue and nose
High levels of carbon dioxide increase water efficence use of sorghum and winter wheat
Between 1958 and 2011 the carbon dioxide concentration has increased and higher carbon dioxide compensated for reductions in growth of winter wheat due to drought
Butanol is the next generation of biofuel
Butanol has several advantages over ethanol, including a higher energy content that is closer to gasoline. Unlike ethanol, butanol can be used in cars directly, without mixing or altering the vehicle
Oxidative stress increases quality of tomatoes in organic farming
Tomato fruits from organic farming accumulate more nutritional compounds, such as phenolics and vitamin C as a consequence of the stressing conditions associated with farming system
Biomass for perfume, cosmetic, personal-care products
The scientists transform plant “essential oils”, substances with the characteristic fragrance of the plant, into high-value ingredients
Leaves of carob tree fight food-poisoning bacteria
Extracts of carob leaves proved effective in inhibiting the growth of Listeria bacteria. Carob may be best-known as a substitute for chocolate that does not contain caffeine or theobromine, which makes chocolate toxic to dogs
The growth of global organic agricultural practices and their impact on food security and the environment
Organic farming is now established in international standards, and 84 countries had implemented organic regulations by 2010, up from 74 countries in 2009
Waste to taste: feeding the world's population in the next century
Through composting, vermiculture and high density vertical growing it is possible to grow 14 times more using 90% less water, energy and labor
Séralini study conclusions not supported by data
Serious defects in the design and methodology of a paper by Séralini mean it does not meet acceptable scientific standards and there is no need to re-examine previous safety evaluations of genetically modified maize NK60
How to use sunlight to produce steam and other vapors
The potential societal benefits are more energy-efficient distillation of alcohol, a new and highly practical strategy for desalination and water purification and compact solar-driven sources of steam for sterilization and sanitation
Biological agriculture against the planet fever
A project has been launched in Bologna, in Italy, with the goal of reducing the emission of greenhouse gas and the warming of the planet
Transparent solar cells for windows that generate electricity
Development of a new transparent solar cell, an advance toward giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity while still allowing people to see outside
Safety and efficacy of niacin as a feed additive for all animal species
