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Scientists discover genes to grow bigger tomatoes and eggplants
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Science Daily reports, "Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants could soon grace our dinner plates thanks to Johns Hopkins scientists who have discovered genes that control how large the fruits will grow."
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- Tags: farming, food, gardening, research, tomato, vegetable gardening, vegetables
Flowers may be big antennas for bees' electrical systems
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Science News recently published an interesting article about how flowers may act as antennas for bees. "Flowering plants may have a secret power for knowing when to lure pollinators."
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- Tags: ecology, pollinators, research
Did you know that green spaces are good for you?
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You coulda knocked me over with a feather!
Science Direct published, The relation between proximity to and characteristics of green spaces to physical activity and health: A multi-dimensional sensitivity analysis in four European cities.
In brief, "Green spaces are associated with increased physical activity of nearby residents."
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- Tags: health, lawns, research, urban landscape
‘Just Like Regular Pork’: FDA Grants ‘Investigational’ Approval for Pork Products Made From Gene-Edited Pigs
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“'Gene-editing livestock to quickly produce desirable traits for improved food production is a viable strategy for helping feed the planet’s growing population,'” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said, but scientists argue the gene-editing technology involved has not been proven safe."
Trust the Science? Fake scientific papers are alarmingly common
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According to an article posted by Science.org, "Fake scientific papers are alarmingly common.
“'It is just too hard to believe' at first, says Sabel of Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg and editor-in-chief of Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience. It’s as if 'somebody tells you 30% of what you eat is toxic.'”