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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Topic: Plants

Can we grow crops without chemical fertilisers? Dormant plant traits could be the answer

We rely on chemical fertilisers to grow our food, which are responsible for both greenhouse gas emissions and agricultural pollution, and are largely unaffordable for smallholder farmers.

800 plant species disappeared since 18th century, scientists claim green future is jeopardised

Scientists have assessed the extinction risk of only about 15% of species, leaving us unsure of what the world is losing.

Houseplants don’t just look nice—they can also give your mental health a boost

Not having access to nature can affect our health adversely. It’s been linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as other conditions.

1,000-year-old grave of a non-binary person identified in Finland & hi-bye gestures of apes

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

How alternative proteins are transforming food

Plant-based, microorganism and animal cell-based alternatives to animal meat, fish, eggs & dairy are projected to make up 11% of global protein consumption in 2035.

Plants that can send emails, warn us about climate change — All about plant nanobionics

Emerging field of plant nanobionics uses sensors and nanotechnology embedded in plants to exploit their natural processes for data collection and interpretation.

Scientists find out how plants pass on defects to offspring

The findings — made by a team of researchers from the UK, France, Germany, Japan, and US — have been published in the journal eLife.

Five reasons why we shouldn’t throw away, but grow and eat weeds

Weeds can be nutritious and tasty, if we know which ones to pick.

Feeling stressed? Just add some pretty plants to the front of your house

Ornamental plants including shrubs, trees, climbers & bedding plants were introduced to 38 previously bare front gardens in England. Here’s what scientists found.

Can plant traits be modified without modifying their DNA? Netherlands study says yes

The study led by ecologist Dr Alexandre Jousset says plants can be improved without modifying their DNA. This approach involves making changes to the plant microbiome.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.