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New research reveals the hidden downsides of organic farming
The expansion of organic farmland may lead to greater pesticide use on surrounding conventional fields, reducing some of the environmental benefits.
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Environment
Lessons from ancient farmers in adapting to climate change
Through archaeological discoveries around the world, scientists have found that ancient farming methods helped civilizations overcome difficult times caused by unpredict…
Environment
How the Netherlands responds to climate change
What is of interest is how a flood-prone land with little or no natural resources like the Netherlands became the global agricultural, engineering, ... and business regi…
Scientific works
The Netherlands built the world's largest floating offshore solar farm
Dutch company Solar Duck is preparing to build the world's largest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 5 MW.
Scientific works
The Arab Emirates surprised the world with the world's largest 'vertical farm'
Going into operation in 2022, the farm called GigaFarm of the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is bringing in millions of kilograms of vegetables every year.
Biology
Scientists discover the first species of mouse that can grow crops
You may not know, many animals also know how to farm. This is proof that animals are evolving day by day.
Scientific works
Japan builds power plant using fermented gas fuel from cow dung
In an effort to get the most out of farm waste, a Canadian company decided to go for the stinkiest thing you can think of. Exactly, you get what I mean!
Environment
Microplastics found in beef and pork for the first time
Microplastics have been found in supermarket food and farm animals in the Netherlands, however, its impact on human health is unknown.
Food safety
In the future, we can eat seaweed instead of animal meat
From kelp burgers to sea bacon, sustainable food entrepreneurs are innovating to appeal to hungry human omnivores.
Animal world
Close-up of the unique almost 50cm long ears of a goat in Pakistan
Goats with half-meter-long ears caused a stir in Pakistan becoming a local celebrity.
Archeology
Digging water pipes, discovering 2,100-year-old 'time-frozen' treasure
An unparalleled, extremely valuable archaeological treasure has just been found in Israel, where most of the artifacts are preserved in extremely good condition and cont…
Funny corner
A giant rock shaped like an alien causes fever
A large rock on a farm in Brazil has an alien-like shape that is surprisingly famous, attracting thousands of visitors.
Scientific works
Bold idea: Growing grapes in the driest desert in the world
In the heart of Chile's Atacama desert - the driest place in the world - Hector Espindola is doing an unexpected job, running a grape farm.
Biology
Seaweed - Strange 'treasure' but especially useful in securing the future of mankind
Appearing in nearly every sea of the globe, seaweed is not only familiar to many coastal communities but can also play a huge role in the fight against global change.
Scientific works
Europe's largest floating solar farm is about to operate
Solar farm built on Alqueva artificial lake includes 12,000 panels, expected to provide electricity for about 1,500 households.