Study Reveals Neural Mechanisms Behind Food Intake Regulation
03/10/2024
New study reveals how hypothalamic neurons regulate food intake, potentially informing strategies for addressing eating disorders.
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Using Plants as Bio-Factories for Producing Animal-Derived Nutrients
01/10/2024
Researchers developed a method for plants to produce animal-derived nutrients, such as creatine, carnosine, and taurine, using synthetic genetic modules.
Using OpenET to Accurately Track Groundwater
15/09/2024
Researchers found OpenET provides accurate estimates of groundwater use for crop irrigation, aiding groundwater management efforts across the U.S.
Study Reveals Molecular Process That Could Improve Crop Efficiency for Food Production
13/09/2024
Researchers at Kansas State University discovered a molecular mechanism that helps plants detect and efficiently utilize phosphorus for growth.
AI Integration Reduces Energy Use in Indoor Agriculture by 25%
10/09/2024
Cornell engineers found that using artificial intelligence in indoor agriculture systems can reduce energy consumption by up to 25%.
Balancing Crop Yield and Solar Efficiency with New Photovoltaic Tool
10/09/2024
Researchers at Swansea University developed a tool to identify photovoltaic materials that optimize crop growth and solar power generation.
Turning Cooking Oil Into Useful Chemicals Using Microwaves
06/09/2024
Researchers from Kyushu University found that microwave heating of Na-ZSM-5 significantly improves biomass conversion to olefins, enhancing efficiency.
Global Water Scarcity Risk Elevated by Considering Rain’s Upwind Origins
04/09/2024
A study from Stockholm University suggests global water scarcity risks are higher when considering upwind environmental conditions and governance.
Is Glass Packaging Less Sustainable Than Plastic?
13/08/2024
A study reveals that, contrary to popular belief, glass packaging is less sustainable than plastic due to higher energy demands.
Discovery of Key Enzyme in Xanthomonas Pathogens Offers New Insights for Plant Disease Management
09/08/2024
Recent research identified a crucial enzyme in Xanthomonas pathogens that affects the synthesis of a compound disrupting plant defenses.