Health
Special uses of a highly poisonous plant that grows throughout Vietnam
The highly toxic substance of the plant is used as a unique fishing method, and it also has many unexpected uses.
Pesticide
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Articles about Pesticide
130 published items.
Oceanography
25,000 barrels of undissolved pesticides on the seabed
Scientists found 27,000 barrels suspected of containing DTT chemicals on the seabed 19.3 km deep off the coast of Southern California.
Health
What is ethylene oxide in instant noodles?
Ethylene oxide (also known as oxirane and epoxide) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H4O, commonly found as a colorless and highly flammable gas.
Food safety
What to do to remove pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits?
Washing alone cannot completely clean fruits and vegetables. Some pesticide residues remain on the surface of the fruits and vegetables. The only way to clean them is to…
Scientific application
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.
Scientific application
Sensors quickly detect pesticides in fruit
KI's nanosensors are reproducible, inexpensive and universal compared to traditional techniques.a This enables early detection of pesticides in fruit.
Scientific application
How the Ancient Chinese Control Pests
Everyone knows that pesticides are very toxic, but we all need to eat them and not everyone can afford them... Pest control...
New technology
Test strips detect pesticide residues in 5 minutes
Application of artificial intelligence to detect pesticides in agricultural products
Scientific application
How to make a simple biological insecticide at home
Biological insecticides are made from naturally available materials such as garlic, chili, ginger, lemongrass ... They are very safe for human health and environmentally…
Scientific application
Farmer invention pesticide
The machine, manufactured by Mr. Pham Van Hat (Hai Duong), has a length of 20 m, wheels can move on muddy and subsidence fields, and has been exported to Australia and T…
Biology
Agricultural biotechnology is changing lives
Few people know that agricultural biotechnology has produced countless new products that can change our lives.
Biology
Candida auris - The mysterious drug resistant fungus threatens the survival of all humanity
The scary disease is a fungus called Candida auris, focusing on individuals with weakened immune systems, and in silence, they are spreading to every corner of the globe.
Animal world
Finding shrimp in the UK simultaneously positive for drugs
Cocaine, pesticides and a range of banned substances were found in shrimp samples in rural, eastern England.
Scientific application
Detecting toxins in food after 10 minutes thanks to nano silver
Testing on rice, mangoes, oranges, apples, vegetables, tea ... nano-silver SERS base can identify pesticides, kill insects.
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Detection: Good pesticides for mulberry trees but for silkworms
An important issue when using pesticides in agriculture is their impact on organisms that have nothing to do with the use of pesticides.