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Commercial agriculture is preventing wildfires—and that’s not good news

Environment

Commercial agriculture is preventing wildfires—and that’s not good news Commercial agriculture is preventing wildfires—and that’s not good news

By Kate Baggaley

Replacing beef with beans could save the planet, because people farts are better than cow farts

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Replacing beef with beans could save the planet, because people farts are better than cow farts Replacing beef with beans could save the planet, because people farts are better than cow farts

By Marlene Cimons

Scientists tracked chickens and found they have their own daily routines, just like us

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Scientists tracked chickens and found they have their own daily routines, just like us Scientists tracked chickens and found they have their own daily routines, just like us

Cage-free chickens keep winding up with broken bones, and scientists are looking for a solution

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Cage-free chickens keep winding up with broken bones, and scientists are looking for a solution Cage-free chickens keep winding up with broken bones, and scientists are looking for a solution

Reebok’s new biodegradable sneakers are made from corn

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Reebok’s new biodegradable sneakers are made from corn Reebok’s new biodegradable sneakers are made from corn

Fertilizer has saved billions of lives, but it also has a dark side

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Fertilizer has saved billions of lives, but it also has a dark side Fertilizer has saved billions of lives, but it also has a dark side

We need to protect the world’s soil before it’s too late

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We need to protect the world’s soil before it’s too late We need to protect the world’s soil before it’s too late

The almond milk craze could be bad news for bees

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The almond milk craze could be bad news for bees The almond milk craze could be bad news for bees

By Rachel Feltman

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The Sahara Desert used to be green and lush. Then humans showed up. The Sahara Desert used to be green and lush. Then humans showed up.

By Jeremy Deaton

Why preserving wild spaces is important to agriculture

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Why preserving wild spaces is important to agriculture Why preserving wild spaces is important to agriculture

Ancient humans farmed the Amazon too

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Ancient humans farmed the Amazon too Ancient humans farmed the Amazon too

By Mary Beth Griggs

Half of your bread’s environmental impact comes from fertilizer

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Half of your bread’s environmental impact comes from fertilizer Half of your bread’s environmental impact comes from fertilizer

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Middle Eastern seed bank re-deposits backups into Svalbard’s doomsday vault

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Middle Eastern seed bank re-deposits backups into Svalbard’s doomsday vault Middle Eastern seed bank re-deposits backups into Svalbard’s doomsday vault

By Mary Beth Griggs

NASA bets the farm on the long-term viability of space agriculture

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NASA bets the farm on the long-term viability of space agriculture NASA bets the farm on the long-term viability of space agriculture

By Eleanor Cummins

How to make eggs without any chickens

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How to make eggs without any chickens How to make eggs without any chickens

By Jason Lederman

Scientists finally figured out how to make tomatoes taste good again

Technology

Scientists finally figured out how to make tomatoes taste good again Scientists finally figured out how to make tomatoes taste good again

By Mary Beth Griggs

badlands national park

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What we actually lose when the USDA and EPA can’t talk to the public What we actually lose when the USDA and EPA can’t talk to the public

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Climate change threatens American agriculture

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Climate change threatens American agriculture Climate change threatens American agriculture

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Environment

How to use big data to avoid building highways to hell How to use big data to avoid building highways to hell

By Marlene Cimons

Bacteria resistant to a last-resort drug showed up on a US pig farm

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Bacteria resistant to a last-resort drug showed up on a US pig farm Bacteria resistant to a last-resort drug showed up on a US pig farm

By Kate Baggaley

Could underwater farming feed the world?

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Could underwater farming feed the world? Could underwater farming feed the world?

By Jeremy Deaton

Scientists tweak plant genes to enhance photosynthesis and increase crop yields

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Scientists tweak plant genes to enhance photosynthesis and increase crop yields Scientists tweak plant genes to enhance photosynthesis and increase crop yields

Biopesticides at organic farm

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Farmers Are Using Bees To Spread Nature’s Own Pesticides Farmers Are Using Bees To Spread Nature’s Own Pesticides

By Brooke Borel for bioGraphic

CRISPR-Modified Corn May Soon Be Ready For Market

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CRISPR-Modified Corn May Soon Be Ready For Market CRISPR-Modified Corn May Soon Be Ready For Market

By Alexandra Ossola

Autonomous Tractor Concept Takes The Farmers Out Of Farming

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Autonomous Tractor Concept Takes The Farmers Out Of Farming Autonomous Tractor Concept Takes The Farmers Out Of Farming

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Apple-Plucking Robot Could Keep People Out Of Orchards

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Apple-Plucking Robot Could Keep People Out Of Orchards Apple-Plucking Robot Could Keep People Out Of Orchards

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Australia’s SwagBot is A Robot Shepherd

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Australia’s SwagBot is A Robot Shepherd Australia’s SwagBot is A Robot Shepherd

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out

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Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out

By Kate Baggaley

A tomato plant grows in soil simulating that found on the moon

Science

Plants Grown In Simulated Mars Conditions Found Safe To Eat Plants Grown In Simulated Mars Conditions Found Safe To Eat

By Lindsey Kratochwill

This Drone Sprays Pesticides Around Crops

Technology

This Drone Sprays Pesticides Around Crops This Drone Sprays Pesticides Around Crops

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns

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Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns

By Charles Q. Choi

NASA Is Growing Potatoes In Peru To Simulate Martian Conditions

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NASA Is Growing Potatoes In Peru To Simulate Martian Conditions NASA Is Growing Potatoes In Peru To Simulate Martian Conditions

The Problem with GMO Labeling

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The Problem with GMO Labeling The Problem with GMO Labeling

By Daniel Grushkin

Chinese Factory Will Make Cloned Beef On A Massive Scale

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Chinese Factory Will Make Cloned Beef On A Massive Scale Chinese Factory Will Make Cloned Beef On A Massive Scale

By Alexandra Ossola

The GMO Corn Experiment

DIY

The GMO Corn Experiment The GMO Corn Experiment

By Chandra Clarke

Farm Robot Learns What Weeds Look Like, Smashes Them

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Farm Robot Learns What Weeds Look Like, Smashes Them Farm Robot Learns What Weeds Look Like, Smashes Them

By Dave Gershgorn

The World’s First Fully Robotic Farm Opens In 2017

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The World’s First Fully Robotic Farm Opens In 2017 The World’s First Fully Robotic Farm Opens In 2017

This Drone-Mounted Cannon Fires Irradiated Moths At Crops

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This Drone-Mounted Cannon Fires Irradiated Moths At Crops This Drone-Mounted Cannon Fires Irradiated Moths At Crops

By Mary Beth Griggs

Let The Robots And iPhones Tend The Crops

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Let The Robots And iPhones Tend The Crops Let The Robots And iPhones Tend The Crops

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The Wikipedia Of Farming Is Here

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The Wikipedia Of Farming Is Here The Wikipedia Of Farming Is Here

How We’ll Grow Food In The Future

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How We’ll Grow Food In The Future How We’ll Grow Food In The Future

You Can Go To Jail For Doing Citizen Science In Wyoming

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You Can Go To Jail For Doing Citizen Science In Wyoming You Can Go To Jail For Doing Citizen Science In Wyoming

By Mary Beth Griggs

In A Face-To-Face GMO Debate, The “For” Side Wins

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In A Face-To-Face GMO Debate, The “For” Side Wins In A Face-To-Face GMO Debate, The “For” Side Wins

By Francie Diep

USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits

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USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits

By Francie Diep

Unleashing An Epidemic To Kill The Tumbleweeds

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Unleashing An Epidemic To Kill The Tumbleweeds Unleashing An Epidemic To Kill The Tumbleweeds

By Francie Diep

Crops Grow On Fake Moon And Mars Soil

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Crops Grow On Fake Moon And Mars Soil Crops Grow On Fake Moon And Mars Soil

Abrasive Organic Herbicide Method Blasts Weeds To Death

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Abrasive Organic Herbicide Method Blasts Weeds To Death Abrasive Organic Herbicide Method Blasts Weeds To Death

By Francie Diep

The Week In Drones: Lollapalooza Lollygaggers, Archaeology Aids, And More

Technology

The Week In Drones: Lollapalooza Lollygaggers, Archaeology Aids, And More The Week In Drones: Lollapalooza Lollygaggers, Archaeology Aids, And More

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Can Biohackers Succeed At Making ‘Real Vegan Cheese’?

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Can Biohackers Succeed At Making ‘Real Vegan Cheese’? Can Biohackers Succeed At Making ‘Real Vegan Cheese’?

Pest In Brazil Has Evolved Resistance Against GMO Corn

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Pest In Brazil Has Evolved Resistance Against GMO Corn Pest In Brazil Has Evolved Resistance Against GMO Corn

By Francie Diep

GMO Facts: 10 Common GMO Claims Debunked

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GMO Facts: 10 Common GMO Claims Debunked GMO Facts: 10 Common GMO Claims Debunked

By Brooke Borel

What Does It Take To Make Meat From Stem Cells?

Health

What Does It Take To Make Meat From Stem Cells? What Does It Take To Make Meat From Stem Cells?

By Francie Diep

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Has The End Of The Banana Arrived? Has The End Of The Banana Arrived?

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How Global Warming Will Affect Your Beer

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How Global Warming Will Affect Your Beer How Global Warming Will Affect Your Beer

By Francie Diep

Breeding For High Milk Production Created Less-Fertile Cows

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Breeding For High Milk Production Created Less-Fertile Cows Breeding For High Milk Production Created Less-Fertile Cows

By Francie Diep

Spain Considers Release Of Genetically Modified Olive Fruit Flies

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Spain Considers Release Of Genetically Modified Olive Fruit Flies Spain Considers Release Of Genetically Modified Olive Fruit Flies

By Francie Diep

Irradiated Seeds Combat World’s Most Serious Wheat Disease

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Irradiated Seeds Combat World’s Most Serious Wheat Disease Irradiated Seeds Combat World’s Most Serious Wheat Disease

By Francie Diep

Farmers Rip Up Experimental Golden Rice Plants In The Philippines

Technology

Farmers Rip Up Experimental Golden Rice Plants In The Philippines Farmers Rip Up Experimental Golden Rice Plants In The Philippines

By Francie Diep

Technology

What Elle Magazine Got Wrong In Its Shoddy Takedown Of Genetically Modified Corn What Elle Magazine Got Wrong In Its Shoddy Takedown Of Genetically Modified Corn

By Shaunacy Ferro

Engineered Golden Rice May Be Planted Soon In Philippines

Health

Engineered Golden Rice May Be Planted Soon In Philippines Engineered Golden Rice May Be Planted Soon In Philippines

By Francie Diep

Should We Genetically Engineer The Orange To Save It?

Environment

Should We Genetically Engineer The Orange To Save It? Should We Genetically Engineer The Orange To Save It?

By Francie Diep

Comparing Wild Tomatoes To Supermarket Tomatoes For Delicious Genes

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Comparing Wild Tomatoes To Supermarket Tomatoes For Delicious Genes Comparing Wild Tomatoes To Supermarket Tomatoes For Delicious Genes

By Dan Nosowitz

USDA Aims To Grow White Rice With All The Nutrients Of Brown Rice

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USDA Aims To Grow White Rice With All The Nutrients Of Brown Rice USDA Aims To Grow White Rice With All The Nutrients Of Brown Rice

By Francie Diep

With More Food Than Ever, Why Is Hunger On The Rise?

Technology

With More Food Than Ever, Why Is Hunger On The Rise? With More Food Than Ever, Why Is Hunger On The Rise?

By Luke Mitchell