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February 21, 2017
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New idea to fight billion-dollar threat to soybean production



Columbia MO (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
Invisible to the naked eye, cyst nematodes are a major threat to agriculture, causing billions of dollars in global crop losses every year. A group of plant scientists, led by University of Missouri researchers, recently found one of the mechanisms cyst nematodes use to invade and drain life-sustaining nutrients from soybean plants. Understanding the molecular basis of interactions between plants and nematodes could lead to the development of new strategies to control these major agricultural pests and ... read more

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90 percent of fish used for fishmeal are prime fish
Vancouver, Canada (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
Every year for the past 60 years, an average of 20 million tonnes of fish caught in the global ocean have not been used to nourish people. A new study emerging from the Sea Around Us project at the ... more
FARM NEWS
Maize study finds genes that help crops adapt to change
Ithaca NY (SPX) Feb 21, 2017
Over many thousands of years, farmers have bred maize varieties so the crops are optimally adapted to local environments. A new study, published in Nature Genetics, analyzed close to 4,500 maize var ... more
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Bioinvasion on the rise
Konstanz, Germany (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
"It had remained unclear whether or not the accumulation of alien species has already reached a point of slow-down", says Dr Hanno Seebens from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Cent ... more
WATER WORLD
Cash-strapped Rio de Janeiro to privatize water utility
Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Feb 20, 2017
Legislators for financially strapped Rio de Janeiro state voted Monday to approve privatization of the public water utility despite a strike by workers and threats of protests. ... more
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Small ponds have outsized impact on global warming: study
Paris (AFP) Feb 20, 2017
Tiny natural ponds pose an overlooked danger for speeding up global warming, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change. ... more
FARM NEWS
Snap beans hard to grow in cover crop residue
Urbana IL (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
More no-till farmers are using cover crops to conserve soil and suppress weeds, but many vegetable producers are reluctant to get on board. That's because many small-seeded vegetable crops struggle ... more
WATER WORLD
10 Italian execs found guilty over polluted water supply
Rome (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
Ten former executives with Italian chemicals firm Montedison were found guilty Friday on appeal of allowing industrial waste to pollute the water supply of 700,000 people in the central eastern region of Pescara. ... more
FARM NEWS
Mongolia herders reel under dreaded 'dzud' weather
Beijing (AFP) Feb 16, 2017
Thousands of Mongolian herders face disastrous livestock losses from a dreaded severe weather phenomenon known as the "dzud", the Red Cross said Thursday in launching an international emergency aid appeal. ... more
FARM NEWS
Nicaragua focuses on climate-change resistant coffee
Managua (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
With climate change threatening crops in many parts of the world, Nicaragua is turning to a robust variety of coffee bean to protect one of its key exports. ... more
FARM NEWS
Study rewrites the history of corn in corn country
Champaign IL (SPX) Feb 15, 2017
A new study contradicts decades of thought, research and teaching on the history of corn cultivation in the American Bottom, a floodplain of the Mississippi River in Illinois. The study refutes the ... more


Using high-resolution satellites to measure African farm yields

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Gluten-free diet may increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure
Chicago IL (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic and mercury - toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects, according to a ... more
FARM NEWS
Grow, mow, mulch: Finding lawn's value
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 10, 2017
Cranking up the lawn mower on a Saturday afternoon may be a child's most dreaded chore. But little does he or she know that it also affects how much carbon and nitrogen are present in the soil below ... more
WATER WORLD
NASA studies growing Louisiana deltas
Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 10, 2017
The Louisiana coastline is sinking under the Gulf of Mexico at the rate of about one football field of land every hour (about 18 square miles of land lost in a year). But within this sinking region, ... more
FARM NEWS
China villagers 'beat the Buddha' for a good harvest
Longyang, China (AFP) Feb 11, 2017
Beating a rock statue of Buddha to wish for a good new year and an abundant harvest, villagers in China's eastern Fujian province have a unique way of worshipping the deity. ... more

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NASA to launch sequel to successful Lightning Study Mission
Huntsville AL (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
A hit Hollywood film often leads to a sequel. Sometimes those movies do well, but rarely will they eclipse the original. Undaunted by those odds, NASA is set to reboot a successful study of Earth's lightning from space - this time from the unique vantage point of the International Space Station (ISS). A team of Earth scientists at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, ... more
Paris (ESA) Feb 17, 2017
Sentinel-2 teams prepare for space
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
Earth Science on the Space Station continues to grow
Tel Aviv, Israel (SPX) Feb 15, 2017
Ancient Judea jars reveal earth's magnetic field is fluctuating, not diminishing
GLONASS station in India to expedite 'space centric' warfare command
New Delhi (Sputnik) Feb 15, 2017
In the event of an all-out war with Pakistan or China, signals from GLONASS and NAVIC will undoubtedly have multiplier impact and help India to target its whole suite of missiles on its rivals. Amid buzzword of 'Cold Doctrine' and delay in obtaining dedicated frequency band for military satellite, India has stepped up effort to provide sufficient number of satellites to Indian military with the ... more
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
Australia and Lockheed field 2nd-Gen sat-based augmentation system
Moscow (Sputnik) Feb 14, 2017
UK may lose access to EU Galileo GPS system after Brexit
Leuven, Beligium (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
Falsifying Galileo satellite signals will become more difficult


Laissez-faire is not good enough for reforestation
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
In order to restore tropical rainforests, it is not enough to simply set up protected areas and leave them to their own devices. In particular, tree species with large fruit and seeds distributed by birds will have to be actively planted. This is one of the conclusions of a large-scale study by scientists from ETH Zurich in the Western Ghats, the mountain range running along the western co ... more
Jena, Germany (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
How much biomass grows in the savannah
Wageningen, Netherlands (SPX) Feb 10, 2017
Why nature restoration takes time
Gambier OH (SPX) Feb 07, 2017
Wetlands play vital role in carbon storage, study finds
Alberta backing bioenergy programs
Edmonton, Alberta (UPI) Feb 10, 2017
The provincial government of Alberta said it was creating new jobs by offering funding to support bioenergy and a low-carbon future. The government said it was offering up to $45 million to support a bioenergy producer program aimed at deriving fuels from crops and livestock waste. The industry already powers the equivalent of 200,000 average households in Alberta and contributes ... more
Syracuse NY (SPX) Feb 01, 2017
A better way to farm algae
Leiden, The Netherlands (SPX) Jan 31, 2017
DuPont Industrial Biosciences to develop new high-efficiency biogas enzyme method
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 31, 2017
Cathay Pacific to cut emissions with switch to biofuel


Printable solar cells just got a little closer
Toronto, Canada (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
A U of T Engineering innovation could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper. Dr. Hairen Tan and his team have cleared a critical manufacturing hurdle in the development of a relatively new class of solar devices called perovskite solar cells. This alternative solar technology could lead to low-cost, printable solar panels capable of turning nearly any surface ... more
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 21, 2017
Trina Solar modules eligible for calls for tenders in France
Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
Accelerated chlorophyll reaction in microdroplets to reveal secret of photosynthesis
Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
First Solar Awarded 140Mw Module Supply Contract For Australia'S Largest Solar Project
Michigan meets renewable energy targets
Lansing, Mich. (UPI) Feb 16, 2017
All electric service providers in Michigan met their renewable energy targets, with wind contributing most to the green economy, a public commission found. "The combined efforts of the electric providers, renewable energy project developers, communities hosting renewable energy projects, renewable energy advocates and many others have contributed to the effective implementation of Michi ... more
Stavanger, Norway (UPI) Feb 9, 2017
British grid drawing power from new offshore wind farm
Milan, Italy (SPX) Jan 31, 2017
Prysmian UK to supply land cable connections for East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm
Moscow (AFP) Jan 31, 2017
Russia's nuclear giant pushes into wind energy


China halts N. Korea coal imports after missile test
Beijing (AFP) Feb 18, 2017
China will suspend all imports of coal from North Korea for the rest of the year, Beijing said Saturday, depriving Pyongyang of a crucial source of foreign exchange following its latest missile test. "(China) will temporarily stop its imports of coal from North Korea for the rest of this year (including coal for which customs applications have been made but not yet processed)," the commerce ... more
Brussels (AFP) Feb 9, 2017
EU must shut coal plants by 2030 to meet climate pledge: study
Canberra, Australia (UPI) Feb 7, 2017
Do more to advance CCS, BHP Billiton says
Beijing (UPI) Feb 6, 2017
Beijing's mayor vows step away from coal
Villagers glorify their children in China festival
Tufang, China (AFP) Feb 16, 2017
Looking like living dress-up dolls, elaborately costumed children are paraded through an eastern China village as firecrackers roar, commemorating the end of barbaric child sacrifices hundreds of years ago. It's an annual event in the village of Tufang in coastal Fujian province, where China's Hakka community is concentrated and marks its unique history with a range of colourful festivals. ... more
Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
Hong Kong police jailed over attack on democracy protester
Fangshan, China (AFP) Feb 18, 2017
Struggle against evil sparks China ritual
Beijing (AFP) Feb 16, 2017
Ex-VP of China's top court jailed for life over graft


Will androids dream of quantum sheep?
Singapore (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
The word 'replicant' evokes thoughts of a sci-fi world where society has replaced common creatures with artificial machines that replicate their behaviour. Now researchers from Singapore have shown that if such machines are ever created, they'll run more efficiently if they harness quantum theory to respond to the environment. This follows the findings of a team from the Centre for Quantum ... more
Lausanne, Switzerland (UPI) Feb 17, 2017
Scientists invent new, faster gait for six-legged robots
Chicago IL (SPX) Feb 14, 2017
Now you can 'build your own' bio-bot
Washington (AFP) Feb 11, 2017
How algorithms secretly run the world
Polluted Indian lake catches fire
Bangalore, India (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
Toxic smoke billowed Friday from a lake in India's technology capital Bangalore after the polluted water caught fire, with residents lamenting authorities' alleged inaction over the blighted environment. The fire erupted late Thursday after a nearby pile of burning trash apparently caused chemical effluents on Bellandur lake to burst into flames. TV footage showed thick grey plumes of s ... more
Washington (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
Trump's pick to head environment agency confirmed
London (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
London to tax old cars to combat air pollution
Manila (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
Environmental lawyer murdered in Philippines: police


Australia fires ease as damage mounts after record heat
Sydney (AFP) Feb 13, 2017
Australia was counting the cost to property and livestock Monday after firefighters battled weekend blazes in some of the hottest conditions on record. At least 19 homes were destroyed in eastern Australia as emergency teams were sent out to assess the damage after a "catastrophic" weekend saw over 100 fire outbreaks, with 2,500 firefighters deployed and thousands more on standby. About ... more
Albany CA (SPX) Feb 07, 2017
Vegetation resilient to salvage logging after severe wildfire
Hobart, Australia (SPX) Feb 07, 2017
Research predicts extreme fires will increasingly be part of our global landscape
Santiago (AFP) Jan 29, 2017
More than 40 detained in Chile for spreading forest fires
Subsea mining moves closer to shore
Kiel, Germany (SPX) Feb 10, 2017
The demand for raw materials is rising continuously, forcing mining companies to use lower-grade ores and to explore at greater depths. This could lead to a decline in production in the coming decades. Many industrialized economies also depend on imports of metals for their high-tech industries. Some of these metals occur in ore deposits that are found only in a few countries. In order to ... more
Paris (AFP) Feb 20, 2017
Small ponds have outsized impact on global warming: study
Boston (AFP) Feb 20, 2017
Deep sea mining gets a second look
Rome (AFP) Feb 17, 2017
10 Italian execs found guilty over polluted water supply


Four dead as 'worse storm in years' buffets California
Los Angeles (AFP) Feb 18, 2017
A devastating storm billed by forecasters as the worst to hit California in years pounded the southern half of the state, wreaking devastation that claimed four lives, authorities said on Saturday. The powerful storm blew in from the Pacific Ocean, hitting California on Friday with high winds and heavy rain that downed power lines, leaving 60,000 people in the Los Angeles area without power ... more
Albuquerque (UPI) Feb 14, 2017
Extreme heat threatens desert songbirds
University Park PA (SPX) Feb 08, 2017
Broader updrafts in severe storms may increase chance of damaging hail
Los Angeles (AFP) Jan 24, 2017
California state of emergency over storm damage
China's huge debt poses big headache for central bank
Beijing (AFP) Feb 20, 2017
Chinese banks lent more money in January alone than the annual GDP of South Africa, as borrowers rushed to take advantage of government policies intended to stimulate the economy with easy credit. But the free-for-all has had unintended consequences, creating a tottering tower of unsustainable debt, with Beijing now trying to tighten monetary policy and reduce access to credit without bringi ... more
Washington (AFP) Feb 16, 2017
Trump trade strategy 'doomed to failure:' US trade expert
Beijing (AFP) Feb 16, 2017
China outbound investment plunges under new curbs
Strasbourg, France (AFP) Feb 15, 2017
EU Parliament backs landmark Canada trade deal
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Setting Sun on Space Station Solar research
Paris (ESA) Feb 17, 2017
Today, ground control in Belgium switched off a package that had been continuously watching the Sun from the International Space Station for nine years. 'Solar' has been measuring most of the radiation emitted by our closest star across the electromagnetic spectrum. Built to run for only 18 months, it was still working until today - exceeding all expectations. Solar's observations are impr ... more
Nagoya, Japan (SPX) Feb 08, 2017
What happened to the sun over 7,000 years ago?
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 03, 2017
NASA Scientist Studies Whether Solar Storms Cause Animal Beachings
Palm Coast FL (SPX) Feb 08, 2017
Friday Night's Deep Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Decline of grass threatens world's most endangered antelope
Laramie WY (SPX) Feb 17, 2017
University of Wyoming researchers took a big step toward solving the mystery of the decline of hirola, a rare African antelope, conducting wildlife research in one of the most formidable environments - the border region of eastern Kenya and southern Somalia. "In spite of a long history of coexistence between hirola and local people, we think overgrazing, loss of elephants from poaching and ... more
Miami (AFP) Feb 20, 2017
Gabon's forest elephants slain for ivory at alarming rate
Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany (UPI) Feb 17, 2017
How ants find their way in the desert
Jakarta (AFP) Feb 16, 2017
Indonesian orangutan brutally killed and eaten




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