Category: Environment
Genetic Engineering Makes Crop Pests Eradication Cheaper and Safer
Crop pests consume greater than a fifth of crops cultivated around the world every year. Production of professional table crops and agricultural commodities is seriously threatened by insect pests. …Scientists Warn Of Awful Consequences From Warming Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is becoming hotter as temperatures surge. Climate scientists are now warning of the grave effects of this on marine biodiversity unless corrective measures are taken swiftly. …Farmers Can Protect Crops with Ants in Place of Pesticides, Paper Suggests
Ants are often thought to be harmful to crops. However, researchers have now found evidence that they could actually be good substitutes for pesticides. This finding was made by …Researchers Discover How To Make Solar Power Even Cheaper
There is a proven need to switch to renewable energy sources, such as solar, but costs are a major hindrance. New research has now shown how solar panels can …Experts Caution Climate Change Has Potential to End Humanity
A lot has been said about the threats that climate change poses to humans and the environment. Now, an international team has released a paper that suggests the danger …Researchers Find Out How to Better Estimate Soot’s Role in Global Warming
Climate-change models for gauging the effects of black carbon (or soot) from sources including motor vehicles and wildfires, often fall short in terms of accuracy. Observations in new research …Experts Predict How Emerging Issues Could Impact Ocean Biodiversity in 10 Years
Some people that are conversant with marine and coastal systems have come together to identify the top 15 issues that could have a considerable bearing on marine and ocean …LSU Study Shows What Would Happen on Earth in the Event of a Nuclear War
The current Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought back to the surface the potential risk of a nuclear war which we thought we’d put to rest almost forever after the end …Spain and Portugal Experiencing Driest Climate in 1,200 Years
This is not the best time for agriculturists, especially crop farmers, in some parts of the Iberian Peninsula. New research shows that these areas are at their driest in …