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Could quantum dots reduce the cost of indoor farming?

Posted on May 9, 2022November 8, 2022 by Sciworthy 839 views

Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By…

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    New rice growing method is environmentally friendly and more effective

    Posted on April 20, 2022November 8, 2022 by Hunter Dulay 898 views

    Growing rice using an alternating wet and dry method can boost plant health and the amount of nutrients it carries thanks to…

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      Fish behavior is affected by microplastics in water

      Posted on April 7, 2022October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles 1k views

      Microplastics and nanoplastics affect gut bacteria and neurotransmitter levels in discus fish, potentially explaining changes in fish…

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        Can dead fish still pass on their genes to a new generation?

        Posted on March 3, 2022October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles 484 views

        Food producers and aquarium enthusiasts alike are interested in preserving rare breeds of fish. Fish such as platinum arowana and large…

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          Is lettuce grown in space nutritious and safe to eat?

          Posted on November 4, 2021October 24, 2022 by Garrett Campion 710 views

          Is a space salad healthier than salad grown on earth? We may be one step closer to finding out. A NASA team conducted a study onboard the…

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            Growing plants on the surface of the Moon and Mars

            Posted on October 5, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 2k views

            The reality of being able to live and settle on Martian or lunar bases can seem like it is getting close. To do this, we need to be able to…

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              Symbiotic fungi can save farm crops during droughts

              Posted on September 11, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 666 views

              What should farmers do to deal with disappearing water? Add fungi to the soil! This recent study sheds light on the use of mycorrhizae to…

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                Breeding more nutritious Pacific oysters

                Posted on July 23, 2020October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles 307 views

                Researchers have pinpointed several genes that could help shellfish producers breed Pacific oysters with higher amounts of healthy omega-3…

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                  Disease-causing bacteria can grow on hydroponic microgreen mats

                  Posted on July 2, 2020October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra 2k views

                  Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two diarrhea-causing bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It…

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                    Using Essential Oils to Preserve Delicate Fish Fillets

                    Posted on February 25, 2020October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles 416 views

                    Food scientists are always on the lookout for better ways to preserve fish. Could essential oils be the key? #sashimi #essentialoils

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