Scientists Developed 200 Sorghum Varieties, a Little-Known Grain That Withstands Drier Conditions
Nature and EnvironmentSorghum is the fifth most-produced grain in the world. In the U.S., it’s used primarily to feed livestock.
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Larry Ellison Wanted to Feed the World by Cultivating Lettuce on His Private Island. The Plan Isn’t Working Out as Planned
Nature and EnvironmentAI, sensors, and high-tech greenhouses were supposed to save agriculture, but they've run out of Wi-Fi and crops.
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Astronauts Have Been Growing Lettuce in Space for Years. A New Study Says These Vegetables Could Make Them Sick
SpaceBeneficial bacteria that typically protect plants lose their effectiveness in space.
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Texas Installed Millions of Solar Panels on Rural Land. To Maintain Them, It Had to Hire 3,000 Sheep
EnergyThe solar plant has completely changed the life of a local sheepherder.
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Researchers Have Discovered the Best Crop for Agrovoltaic Installations: Tomatoes
EnergyResearchers in the UK have identified the best crop for agrovoltaic systems: tomatoes.
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The World Is Still Producing a Significant Amount of Wine. The Problem: Not Enough People Are Consuming It
MagnetNew generations seem to prefer other beverages, alcoholic or not.
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