Agriculture
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Study: Organic Farming More Efficient
By Sara Goudarzi published
Organic agriculture could work better than conventional farming methods.
Ancient Peppers Reveal Early Taste for Heat
By Jeanna Bryner published
People enjoyed pepper-laden fare 1,500 years ago in southern Mexico.
Global Warming Could Fuel War
By Andrea Thompson published
Climate changes could spark wars over food and water.
Oh, Chicken Feathers! How to Reduce Plastic Waste
By Andrea Thompson published
New biodegradable plastics and alternative fuels may come from the chicken coop.
Healthier Tomatoes Grown in Seawater
By Charles Q. Choi published
Tomatoes irrigated with diluted seawater grow with significantly higher levels of healthy antioxidant compounds, new research shows.
Norway Reveals Doomsday Vault's Design
By Charles Q. Choi published
Designs shown for a vault for seeds that will be carved deep into frozen rock on an island not far from the North Pole.
Scientists Worry About Potential Risks of Nanotechnology in Food
By Charles Q. Choi published
In the next five years, dozens of food and agriculture products could emerge based on nanotechnology. Little is known about potential health threats, however.
Global Warming Could Sour Wine Industry
By Sara Goudarzi published
Heat could kill some of the premium growing regions, a new study predicts.
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