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Researchers improve crops using laser beams and 3D printing
Using laser scanning to generate 3D models of certain parts of sugar beet, researchers claim they have taken a step forward in developing AI-assisted crop pipeline improvement.
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Richer countries must reduce meat consumption, claims new study
Meat consumption must fall by “at least 75 percent”, according to a new report from Germany researchers of the University of Bonn, with richer countries limiting their intake more than others.
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Milk may worsen MS symptoms
A recent study has demonstrated how cow’s milk can trigger cells that are known to damage neurons, and could worsen MS symptoms.
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Would a switch to a Mediterranean diet be kinder on the environment?
Researchers from Germany and Austria have found that a switch to a vegan or Mediterranean diet would benefit the environment, though both diets do come with their drawbacks.
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Could switching to a ketogenic diet reduce asthmatic symptoms?
A new animal study has suggested that switching to a ketogenic diet – a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet – may help alleviate symptoms of asthma.
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Introducing bioplastics may not mitigate climate change
A study has shown that the introduction of bioplastics may not contribute to the mitigation of climate change, with potential increases in greenhouse gases.
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Academics claim Europe’s approach to food and agriculture is unsustainable
EU policy-makers need to implement a food systems approach to address negative impacts of climate change on food systems and encourage healthy, environmentally sustainable diets, say European national science academies.
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Antelope perfume drives flies away from cattle
Scientist have used an 'antelope perfume' to keep tsetse flies from cows, cutting sleeping sickness rates by 80 per cent.
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How combating weeds with lasers leads to greater agricultural sustainability
A robot automatically identifies weeds in a field and combats them with a short laser pulse. Is this the future of sustainable agriculture.
