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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
05/25/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Pee for plant growth? Scientists push for use of human urine as effective, sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers
Researchers are advocating the use of human urine as an effective and sustainable fertilizer that could replace environmentally damaging chemical fertilizers. Some of the strongest advocates from the United States are from the Rich Earth Institute (REI), a Vermont-based research organization that uses science to advance the use of human waste as a resource. “If you […]
05/10/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Prepper projects: How to build a composting toilet
Preppers who live off grid or in an area that is frequently affected by natural disasters should prioritize waste management. If you’re worried about a long-term disruption of municipal utilities, learn how to build a composting toilet. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) There are three common varieties of toilets: siphon-jet flush valve toilets, pressurized tank toilets and gravity flow toilets. However, […]
10/11/2021
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By Franz Walker
Growth-promoting bacteria found to improve potato yield despite unfavorable conditions
Researchers from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia tested the effects of two growth-promoting bacteria, namely, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Azospirillum brasilense, on the yield of three potato varieties. Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. The researchers planted three potato varieties with different longevity of growth periods – “Morgana” (mid-early variety), […]
08/26/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Individuals across England to benefit from energy-efficient social homes
Tens of thousands of individuals across England are set to benefit from warmer and greener social homes as social housing providers were given the chance to bid for government funding to make major improvements to their stocks. This is part of a wider £9 billion commitment from the government to increase the energy proficiency of homes, […]
08/12/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Looming threat of phytophthora blight may affect pumpkin pie fillings for Thanksgiving
Phytophthora blight — a vine infection that damages vegetables like peppers, cucumbers, squash and pumpkins — is showing up early this year, and it could threaten the availability of pumpkin pie fillings for Thanksgiving. “After the middle of August, or close to the end of the season in September or so it’s not so bad. […]
05/02/2021
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By Nolan Barton
Jumping worms are wreaking havoc in 15 US states
Jumping worms are wreaking havoc in the ecosystems and garden soils of at least 15 U.S. states. Also known as crazy worms, Alabama jumpers and snake worms, they violently thrash when handled and shed their own tails to escape when put under duress. Mature jumping worms are between four and five inches long. They have been sighted […]
03/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Keeping it green: 9 Air-purifying houseplants for your living room
If you like to keep it green, there’s no better way of purifying the air in your living room than through houseplants. Houseplants can improve air quality and make your living space healthier. Research from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shows that houseplants can absorb volatile organic compounds like formaldehyde and benzene. These chemicals are toxic and may even […]
11/23/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Bees declared “the most important living being on the planet,” but they may soon be extinct
Experts during a debate hosted by the Royal Geographical Society of London made two announcements regarding the nature of bees: one, that they are the most important living beings on the planet, and two, that they are at risk of extinction. As noted by the Earthwatch Institute during the debates, bees around the world have […]
09/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organic potatoes contain more microelements that are often deficient in soil
Foods grown using organic farming methods are said to be healthier than foods grown using conventional means. One of the advantages that organic produce has over conventional produce is that they are free of harmful chemicals, which are used in conventional farming to nourish crops and control pests and weeds. Organic farming is also believed to increase […]
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