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Can Organic Food Feed the World? New Study Sheds Light on Debate Over Organic Vs. Conventional Agriculture
April 25, 2012 — Can organic agriculture feed the world? Although organic techniques may not be able to do the job alone, they do have an important role to play in feeding a growing global population while minimizing ... > full story -
Plant Perfumes Woo Beneficial Bugs to Their Roots
April 24, 2012 — Scientists have discovered that maize crops emit chemical signals which attract growth-promoting microbes to live amongst their roots. This is the first chemical signal that has been shown to attract ... > full story -
Microbiologists Can Now Measure Extremely Slow Life, Deep Ocean Study Shows
March 19, 2012 — Microbiologists have developed a new method for measuring the very slow metabolism of bacteria deep down in the seabed. The results can provide knowledge about the global carbon cycle and its ... > full story -
Strong Grip: Unexpected Interaction Between Organic Semiconductors
March 9, 2012 — Physicists have discovered an unexpectedly strong bond between organic layers. Such structures are still puzzling scientists throughout the world. These structures form the basis for novel electronic ... > full story -
Findings on Biochar, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Ethylene
December 13, 2011 — Adding a charred biomass material called biochar to glacial soils can help reduce emissions of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, according to ... > full story -
Abrupt Permafrost Thaw Increases Climate Threat, Experts Say
November 30, 2011 — As the Arctic warms, greenhouse gases will be released from thawing permafrost faster and at significantly higher levels than previous estimates, according to a survey of international experts. ... > full storyMore: -
Vermicompost Beneficial for Organically Grown Tomatoes
November 17, 2011 — A study evaluated the effects of adding vermicompost to substrates in organically grown greenhouse tomatoes. Results showed the incorporation of vermicompost into organic substrates to be beneficial ... > full story -
Coneheads (Protura) of Italy: What We Know in Their 'Native' Country After a Century
November 10, 2011 — Coneheads collected from all over the territory of Italy were studied by three researchers. 40 species have been identified (belonging to eight genera and four families), six of which are new records ... > full story -
Long-Term Carbon Storage in Ganges Basin May Portend Global Warming Worsening
November 9, 2011 — Scientists have found that carbon is stored in the soils and sediments of the Ganges-Brahmaputra basin for a surprisingly long time, making it likely that global warming could destabilize the pool of ... > full story -
Engineers Solve Energy Puzzle: How Energy Levels Align in a Critical Group of Advanced Materials
November 6, 2011 — Materials science and engineering researchers have demonstrated for the first time the key mechanism behind how energy levels align in a critical group of advanced materials. This discovery is a ... > full story
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