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Saving Crops with Space Tech: NASA’s JPL and Cornell Take On Plant Diseases

In an innovative stride towards sustainable agriculture, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell University have leveraged advanced technology to mitigate plant diseases by facilitating their early detection. They used a high-tech tool

Rahul Somvanshi

August 5, 2023

Agriculture·India

Noida to Delhi Farmer’s March Puts Pressure on Modi Government for Fair Crop Prices as Agricultural Unrest Hits New Peak

Farming has become a losing enterprise. That is why farmers are protesting all over the world. India is not an exception. The farmers’ groups in Noida and Greater Noida have been in

Govind Tekale

February 10, 2024

Agriculture·Robotics

Agricultural Innovation at Beerstecher AG: How ETH’s Picking Robot is Reshaping Greenhouse Work

The development of the picking robot by ETH Zurich’s spin-off, Floating Robotics, is a noteworthy advancement in agricultural robotics, particularly for greenhouse operations. This robot, currently being tested at Beerstecher AG’s greenhouse

Karmactive Team

January 4, 2024

The plant in Huaibei, Anhui province, with an annual production capacity of 600,000 tonnes, uses advanced technology jointly developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics and the state-own

Energy

China Unveils World’s Largest Coal-Based Ethanol Plant in Groundbreaking Energy Shift

The significance of this development is profound. Ethanol, a clean and renewable energy source, has a density akin to petrol. When used in fuel, it enhances combustion performance and reduces exhaust emissions.

Sunita Somvanshi

January 3, 2024

New Clues for Growing Resilient Crops Found in Space-Grown Cotton

Agriculture·Science·Space

UW Researchers Unveil Cotton’s Surprising Growth in Space Aboard ISS

In a unique new approach, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) experimented in association with the International Space Station (ISS) to unravel the genetic secrets of cotton, a vital agricultural commodity.

Govind Tekale

January 1, 2024

Agriculture·Climate·USA

Almond, Walnut, Peach Farms Face Unprecedented Climate-Driven Pests in California

California’s specialty crops, including walnuts, almonds, and peaches, valued at over $6 billion, are facing an imminent threat from increased pest activity due to climate change. A collaborative study by researchers from

Govind Tekale

December 7, 2023

Nature·Space

Advancing Space Agriculture: NASA’s Latest Bet on Lunar Regolith Studies

NASA’s recent selection of 11 Space Biology research projects offers a glimpse into the future of lunar exploration and the challenges of sustaining life beyond Earth’s orbit. These studies, meticulously chosen in

Govind Tekale

November 22, 2023

Energy·News·Sustainability

Boeing Joins U.S. in Pioneering APEC’s Green Flight Path with Sustainable Fuel Push

Boeing Co., in partnership with the U.S. government, has embarked on an ambitious initiative to boost the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries.

Sunita Somvanshi

November 21, 2023

Climate·Pollution

WMO Sounds Alarm: Global CO2 Levels Hit Record 50% Above Pre-Industrial Era

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported that in 2022, global averaged concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most significant greenhouse gas, were 50% above pre-industrial levels for the first time. This trend

Govind Tekale

November 18, 2023

Activism·Water

Reviving Ramanathapuram: How Nimal Raghavan is Changing the Water Narrative in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, Nimal Raghavan and his NGO, Mega Foundations, are on a mission to revive six waterbodies in Ramanathapuram district. This project is crucial for the local communities who struggle with

Govind Tekale

November 16, 2023