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Strait Of Hormuz Closure Could Soon Be Felt On Dinner Tables Worldwide
Three staple crops corn, wheat and rice supply more than half of the world's dietary calories. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced the supply and increased the cost of all three.
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Nagaland University Researchers Identify Stingless Bee Species To Increase Crop Yield
Stingless bees are reported from North East India, Eastern India and Southern Indian States, with recent additions from North, Central and Western Indian states.
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World's 1st Rice Variety Using 21st Century "Genome Editing" Produced In India
Indian scientists have made history by producing two new climate-smart rice varieties using a 21st century breeding technology called "genome editing"
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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Pixxel to Launch India’s First Private Satellite Network, Eyes $19 Billion Market
Pixxel is set to launch three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket from California on Tuesday. The launch is scheduled to take place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base at around 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time (1845 GMT) on Tuesday - just after midnight the next day in India - subject to final approvals.
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Experts Forecast Up To 10% Drop In Wheat And Rice Yields Due To Climate Change
In the 2023-24 crop year, India produced 113.29 million tonnes of wheat (14% of global supply) and over 137 million tonnes of rice.
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China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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Why India's Easing Of Export Curbs Is Important To Global Rice Trade
India has removed most of the export curbs it imposed on rice shipments in 2023 with immediate effect, as above-average monsoon rains are expected to boost crop yields amid overflowing stocks in state granaries.
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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Strait Of Hormuz Closure Could Soon Be Felt On Dinner Tables Worldwide
Three staple crops corn, wheat and rice supply more than half of the world's dietary calories. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced the supply and increased the cost of all three.
-
Nagaland University Researchers Identify Stingless Bee Species To Increase Crop Yield
Stingless bees are reported from North East India, Eastern India and Southern Indian States, with recent additions from North, Central and Western Indian states.
-
World's 1st Rice Variety Using 21st Century "Genome Editing" Produced In India
Indian scientists have made history by producing two new climate-smart rice varieties using a 21st century breeding technology called "genome editing"
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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Pixxel to Launch India’s First Private Satellite Network, Eyes $19 Billion Market
Pixxel is set to launch three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket from California on Tuesday. The launch is scheduled to take place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base at around 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time (1845 GMT) on Tuesday - just after midnight the next day in India - subject to final approvals.
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Experts Forecast Up To 10% Drop In Wheat And Rice Yields Due To Climate Change
In the 2023-24 crop year, India produced 113.29 million tonnes of wheat (14% of global supply) and over 137 million tonnes of rice.
-
China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
In China, a major potato-producing nation, researchers are racing to develop heat-resistant potato varieties as global warming threatens crop yields. A study led by the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing indicates that higher temperatures, predicted by the end of the century, could accelerate tuber growth but lead to reduced harvests.
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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Why India's Easing Of Export Curbs Is Important To Global Rice Trade
India has removed most of the export curbs it imposed on rice shipments in 2023 with immediate effect, as above-average monsoon rains are expected to boost crop yields amid overflowing stocks in state granaries.
-
Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
