DROUGHT IMPACTS

Jul 11 2025SCIENCE

Desert Wines: How Ancient Farmers Beat the Heat

In the middle of the Negev Desert, there was a place called Shivta. It was a long time ago, during the Byzantine era. People there grew grapes and made wine. They were really good at it, even though the desert was dry and harsh. They used clever farming tricks to collect water and grow grapes. They built terraces and towers to help them. One big problem was drought....

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving the World's Breadbasket: Drought-Resistant Wheat

Wheat is a staple food, feeding about one-fifth of the world's population. It's been around since the dawn of agriculture and is crucial for global food security. But climate change is throwing a wrench in the works. As droughts become more frequent and intense, wheat yields are dropping. This could seriously threaten our food supply. Scientists are on the case, tho...

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