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Let's Not 'Feed The World': Moving Beyond an Unhelpful Phrase (Op-Ed)

By Margaret Mellon published

"Feed the World" is not the right way to end global hunger.

Planet Earth
the enzyme critical to tomatoes’ chemical defense response discovered

Attack of the (Not So Killer) Tomatoes

By Susan M. Reiss published

Researchers have discovered the enzyme responsible for tomatoes' chemical defense response.

Genetics
Pottery Shard with Food Residue

Prehistoric Europeans Liked Spicy Food, Study Suggests

By Denise Chow published

Archaeology
An image of the Lake Erie algae bloom acquired by NASA's Aqua satellite on October 9, 2011.

Planting the Seed of Sustainable Farming: Op-Ed

By Suzy Friedman published

Can algal blooms be stopped with better farming?

Plants
women and babies go hungry in Somalia

7 Ways Food Needs to Change

By Wynne Parry published

Experts discuss the forces shaping tomorrow's dinner.

Human Behavior
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Where Does All That Food Come From?

By Tim Wall published

Even after this year's widespread drought, one place without "made in China" labels is the grocery store.

Human Behavior
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Mother of Many Modern Languages Traced to Ancient Turkey

By Wynne Parry published

A technique used to study the spread of viruses has been applied to language.

Human Behavior
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218 More Counties Added to Drought Disaster Area

By Stephanie Pappas published

Drought deepens in the United States.

Climate Change
Lost Ladybug Project, citizen science

Everyday Citizens Can Help Solve the Riddle of the Disappearing Ladybugs

By Lily Whiteman published

Scientists enlist the help of citizen science to explore changes in the ladybug population.

Insects
weed, medication, prescription

New Marijuana Strain Doesn't Get You High

By Nic Halverson published

Israeli medical marijuana plantation creates strain of cannabis with low traces of THC. Bummer or boon?

Marijuana
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