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Nov 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

Revamping Agriculture: A Fresh Look at Sustainable Development

To make farms greener and healthier, experts have pinpointed nine key factors. Some of these factors can directly cut down on agriculture's environmental impact, boost soil health, and encourage biodiversity. Others indirectly support the adoption of sustainable practices. Together, they help mainta

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Former Adviser Brooke Rollins for Ag Secretary

President-elect Trump has just revealed his choice for the Agriculture secretary, naming Brooke Rollins to the job. Rollins, who was once a policy adviser to Trump, is currently the CEO of America First Policy Institute. She's been a big supporter of Trump and his policies. The position of Agricultu

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump's Choice for Ag Chief: Kelly Loeffler

Kelly Loeffler, briefly a Georgia senator, is likely to be offered the role of Agriculture Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. She’ll meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate this Friday. Loeffler has been a strong supporter of Trump’s, raising millions for his campaign. She’s also co-chairing

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Nov 22 2024SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani's MVP Wins: A Boost for Japan's Newspapers

Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese baseball star playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, just won his third Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. This time, it's his first in the National League, adding to his two previous wins in the American League with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani's achievements have sparked a

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Nov 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Farming in a Changing Climate: Experts Talk Air Pollution and Adaptation

In October 2023, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology hosted an international workshop focused on how agriculture can adapt to climate change and air pollution. Experts from various fields gathered to discuss the challenges and priorities for the future. The workshop was divided

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hilarious Running Gags in Back to the Future

The Back to the Future trilogy is packed with funny jokes that pop up again and again. These gags make the movies even more fun to watch. Some are easy to spot, while others you might miss on the first viewing. Let's take a look at the top 10 running jokes in the series. One of the funniest jokes i

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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

What's Really on Trump's Education Agenda?

When Donald Trump steps back into the spotlight, schools across America are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. Students are struggling to catch up academically, with learning loss and absenteeism being big issues. But Trump isn't just focused on boosting test scores. He's got his eyes se

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Bridging the Gap: Crop Protection Research Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

In the past decade, the crop protection research world has seen a change. Major players in the global market are now joining hands with new and established research organizations. Together, they are bringing in fresh technologies and innovations to the farming community. The goal? To create safe and

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Boosting Farm Fish with Biofloc: A Tale of Feed and Growth

Ever thought about replacing pricey fish feed with something cheaper and maybe even better? Well, scientists did just that with common carp (Cyprinus carpio var. Communis). They used a mix called biofloc to feed the little guys. Biofloc is like a special smoothie for fish, made from algae and bacter

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Nov 18 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Stability in Triticale: New Methods for Drought Stress

Scientists have been busy making a new super crop called triticale. It's a mix of wheat and rye. The goal? To have a crop that can handle tough conditions, like drought. The study looked at 30 different types of this super crop in Iran from 2016 to 2020. They checked how well these plants handled di

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