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Why is Israel considered the world's smallest superpower?
As a small country located in the Middle East, Israel has a relatively small land area and somewhat unique geographical conditions that may limit its development.
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Biology
Prickly pear cactus - 'Bright star' in the era of climate change
The story of the prickly pear cactus begins in the arid south of Italy, where agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges.
Scientific application
How are drones revolutionizing agriculture?
Drones are revolutionizing the agricultural industry by providing innovative solutions for crop monitoring, irrigation and resource management.
Environment
Finding sustainable bio-based alternatives to petrochemical plastics
Among the alternatives to petrochemical plastics, bio-based plastics are gaining popularity.
Archeology
Remains of 5,000-year-old agricultural society as large as ancient Troy discovered
Archaeologists in Morocco have discovered the remains of a 5,000-year-old farming society, the oldest site ever discovered in Africa outside the Nile Valley.
Archeology
Cosmic rays shed light on 7,000-year-old Greek village
A powerful cosmic ray caused a spike in radiocarbon levels in an area of Greece in 5259 BC.
Animal world
The 200kg sheep breed in Tajikistan helps cope with climate change
Hissar sheep are a rich source of food and also contribute to improving the soil ecosystem thanks to their ability to travel long distances to forage.
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Why do watermelon farmers put a rock on top of the watermelon?
5 explanations surprised many people, even agricultural experts had to nod in approval
Scientific application
Using straw turns saline soil into fertile agricultural land
Chinese scientists have invented a method to turn saline soil into fertile agricultural land as Beijing promotes food security.
Scientific application
Research on biochar to improve soil acidity and salinity
Biochar has been researched a lot on its mechanism of reducing heavy metal concentrations in water and soil.
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.
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…
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Russian farmers use drones to grow rice
In the Krasnoyarsk region, Russia, for the first time rice is sown by drones. Thanks to technology, it is possible to sow up to 150 hectares per day.
Environment
Turkey's second largest lake disappears due to climate change
Salt Lake Tuz, which has an estimated 250 million tons of salt reserves, is drying up due to climate change and agricultural development.
New technology
Test strips detect pesticide residues in 5 minutes
Application of artificial intelligence to detect pesticides in agricultural products