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Talking dirty: Cost-effective soil property maps to empower the next generation of agricultural precision
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (667+ words) The ground is shifting under our feet. The Soil Observatory of the EU has found that 89% of agricultural soils in Europe are degraded. Industrial farming practices, including intensive use of mineral fertilisers and intensive tillage, have degraded soil health and…...
The importance of avian influenza vaccination for a sustainable future
2+ week, 6+ day ago (494+ words) Avian influenza has become endemic worldwide, threatening poultry production, food security, and even posing a potential risk to human health. Animal health company Ceva Animal Health is convinced that vaccination offers a powerful tool to support global efforts. Vaccination not…...
University of Exeter study highlights importance of Marine Protected Areas
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (357+ words) As part of the research, scientists tracked sea turtles, manta rays and seabirds " all of which travel far and wide to forage, breed and migrate " in the Chagos Archipelago Marine Protected Area in the Indian Ocean. In total, 95% of tracking…...
Sea of possibilities: The underwater gardeners restoring marine forests
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (978+ words) Beneath the deep blue waters of Tenerife lies a dramatic marine forest shaped by ancient volcanic eruptions. Submerged lava tubes and jagged basalt formations create an underwater world unlike any other. This unique marine environment, located just off Spain's Canary…...
Understanding ecological restoration under global change through experiments
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (266+ words) Anthropogenic global change has degraded the natural world to unprecedented levels, posing substantial threats to biodiversity, food security, water availability, health, and overall human well-being. In this context, ecological restoration has emerged as one fundamental strategy to stem the biodiversity…...