A bite of food is about more than calories. Food production involves energy, water, and other resources and is shaped by economics, policies, and international relations.
Stanford Researchers Reimagine the Future of Food
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Pacific Atoll Water Security Requires New Approach
Hydrology experts at Flinders University are calling for urgent investigations into the operation of bore-fields that access fresh groundwater on Pacific islands, including Kiribati, where rising sea levels are already putting local water supplies at risk.
Solar-Powered Tech Turns Sewage Sludge Into Green Hydrogen and Animal Feed
NTU Singapore scientists develop solar-powered method to convert sewage sludge into green hydrogen and animal feed.
State of America’s Birds: Population Declines Continue
More than five years after a landmark study in the journal Science showed that North American bird populations declined by nearly 30% since 1970, a new report finds that the concerning trend is continuing apace.
Researchers Forecast Shaking Damage from Crustal Earthquake Scenarios in Mexico City
A recent swarm of small shallow earthquakes in Mexico City in 2019 and 2023 caused surprisingly strong ground shaking, prompting researchers to wonder how shaking from a moderate sized earthquake might impact buildings across the city.
New Paper Suggests Cold Temperatures Trigger Shapeshifting Proteins
UMD researcher John Orban outlines a bold theory about the relationship between temperature and metamorphic proteins.
