A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugSeptember 12th, 2009 A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugAgricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the "green revolution," died Saturday at his home in Dallas at age 95. Here is a look at some of the honors he received:
—Nobel Peace Prize, 1970
—Election to the U.S.
World's most advanced CT scanner to see through solidsSeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers at The University of Nottingham, UK, have created the most advanced 3D X-ray micro Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in the world, which will help scientists from a wide variety of departments across the University literally see through solid materials, including soil. Known as the 'Nanotom', the machine will make previously difficult and laborious research much easier as it allows researchers to probe inside objects without having to break into them.
Cities trap more CO2 than rain forestsSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A surprising new study has found that cities trap more carbon dioxide (CO2) than rain forests. According to a report in National Geographic News, compared with tropical rain forests, cities store more carbon, acre for acre, in their trees, buildings, and dirt.
"Artificial trees" can soak up world's carbon emissionsAugust 27th, 2009 LONDON - Engineers have said that a forest of 100,000 "artificial trees" could be deployed within 10 to 20 years to help soak up the world's carbon emissions. According to a report by BBC News, the trees are among three geo-engineering ideas highlighted as practical in a new report by researchers form the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Reject watermelon juice can be valuable source of biofuelAugust 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have shown that the juice of reject watermelons can be efficiently fermented into ethanol, which means that watermelon juice can be a valuable source of biofuel. The research was conducted by Wayne Fish and a team of researchers at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service's South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory in Lane, Oklahoma, US.
Farming does not reduce tree cover as much as thought earlierAugust 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Satellite imagery has revealed that there is significant tree cover in nearly half the farmed landscape worldwide, contrary to a belief that agriculture leads to massive deforestation. It reveals that on more than one billion hectares -- which make up 46 percent of the world's farmlands and are home to more than half a billion people -- tree cover exceeds 10 percent.
Trees can serve as a vital "famine food" to keep drought-hit communities aliveAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Environmental campaigners say that trees can serve as a vital "famine food" to keep drought-hit communities alive when all other food crops fail. According to a report by BBC News, Miranda Spitteler, chief executive of Tree Aid, said that food insecurity is a routine fact of life for many of the world's poorest people.
Agricultural research key to food security for world's poorestAugust 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new research paper has determined that boosting agricultural research in the developing world is the key to ensuring food security for the world's poorest. The research paper has been written by Adel el-Beltagy, Chair of the Global Form on Agricultural Research (GFAR).
Ancient Mayans can teach us something about conservationJuly 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ancient Mayans can teach us a thing or two about nature conservation, says a recent study. From our research we have learned that the Mayans were deliberately conserving forest resources, said David Lentz, professor of biological sciences at the University of Cincinnati (U-C).
Global demand for food, fiber and fuel may outstrip supply in next 40 yearsJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new report has determined that with the caloric needs of the planet expected to soar by 50 percent in the next 40 years, planning and investment in global agriculture will become critically important. The report was produced by Deutsche Bank, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
Agriculture on the way 'up' for next 10 yearsJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new research has indicated that despite certain uncertainties, 'up' is precisely the direction an Iowa State researcher believes agriculture is headed for at least the next 10 years. Wally Huffman, professor in agricultural economics and Charles F.
Punjab farmers getting drawn to natural farmingJune 9th, 2009 ABOHAR - Many farmers in Punjab are doing away with the usage of pesticides and fertilizers and increasingly taking to natural farming methods for better financial returns. Natural farming helps to preserve the environment.
Agriculture could become big part of solution to global warmingJune 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new report released by the Worldwatch Institute has said that agriculture could become a big part of the solution to global warming. According to a report in Environmental News Network (ENN), innovations in food production and land use that are ready to be put to work could reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to roughly 25 percent of global fossil fuel emissions and be managed to reduce carbon already in the atmosphere as well.
Dual nutrient strategy vital to improve aquatic ecosystemsMay 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist has stressed on the need for a dual nutrient strategy to improve aquatic ecosystems. Excess phosphorus and nitrogen produced by human activities on neighboring land is making its way into coastal waters and degrading both water quality and aquatic life.
Indian scientists develop solar water heating system that pays for itself five times overMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Indian scientists have developed a solar water heating system that will effectively pay for itself five times over, with an estimated working life of about twenty years. The solar hot water system used in the study is installed at the Jijau hostel, part of the Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University campus, in Akola, Maharashtra state, India.
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