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How ‘ugly’ fruits and vegetables could solve food waste
Globally, around 14% of food produced is lost after harvesting but before it reaches shops and supermarkets.
The keto and paleo diets are ‘the worst for your health and the planet’
Photo: Pixabay/felix_w Vegan and vegetarian. Mediterranean, pescatarian and omnivore. Paleo, keto and carnivore. Diet fads are all the rage these days with various experts emphasizing the benefits of various diets with various food items dominating each. Yet when it comes
Advancing a resilient design model to meet refugee needs
The Turkey-Syria quakes have left 1.5 million people homeless. A new study adds insight on providing refugee aid in climate-friendly ways.
Climate challenges make sustainable agriculture an urgent priority
One major challenge is a profound decrease in the amount of arable land available to be cultivated.
A hardier coffee plant could save yields worldwide from climate change
Cultivated and wild coffee plants alike are facing various threats, a changing climate high among them.
Why the purple tomato’s success is a win for GM foods
There are many good reasons why modifying an organism’s genetics may be better for us.