Researchers show that certain blends of bioplastics can decompose under diverse conditions.
Biodegradable Plastic Blends Offer New Options for Disposal
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Scientists in Fiji Examine How Forest Conservation Helps Coral Reefs
Scientists from WCS and University of Hawai’i using new models to identify where forest conservation efforts will minimize human impacts offshore.
Environmentally friendly farming practices used by nearly 1/3 of world’s farms
Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly practices while continuing to be productive, according to a global assessment by 17 scientists in five countries.
Exploring new ways to discover mines
A Lakehead University researcher is playing a key role in an international project to improve the way companies discover new mines.
New approach makes sprayed droplets hit and stick to their targets
When spraying paint or coatings onto a surface, or fertilizers or pesticides onto crops, the size of the droplets makes a big difference. Bigger drops will drift less in the wind, allowing them to strike their intended targets more accurately, but smaller droplets are more likely to stick when they land instead of bouncing off.
Researchers uncover insect-resistant genes in wheat
A recent PhD graduate at the University of Saskatchewan is among the first researchers worldwide to apply the groundbreaking sequencing of the bread wheat genome to develop more pest-resistant crops.
