Tag: food security

Precision fermentation: Transforming yesterday’s technologies to solve today’s food problems

Precision Fermentation: Mimicking Meat, Eggs, and Cheese for a Sustainable Future Precision fermentation, a cutting-edge technology, is revolutionizing the food industry by replicating the flavors and textures of animal-based products like meat, eggs, and cheese without the need for traditional agriculture. This innovative approach is not only meeting the growing global demand for sustainable food […]

Single-use plastics designed to reduce food waste are harming the planet

Single-Use Plastics Meant to Cut Food Waste, Endangering Earth’s Health The convenience of single-use plastics has revolutionized the way we store, transport, and consume food, aiming to reduce waste and ensure freshness. However, the very products designed to enhance our lives and minimize food spoilage are posing a severe threat to the planet’s well-being. Mounting […]

Google and World Bank join forces to build AI-driven public infrastructure

Google and World Bank Collaborate to Revolutionize Public Infrastructure with AI In a groundbreaking move that promises to transform public infrastructure as we know it, Google and the World Bank have joined forces to leverage the power of artificial intelligence. This unprecedented alliance brings together Google’s cutting-edge Gemini AI technology and the World Bank’s deep […]

PFAS pollution threatens global food security, new review warns

PFAS Pollution Threatens Global Food Security: A Looming Crisis A recent review has shed light on a concerning issue that threatens global food security – PFAS pollution. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) originating from wastewater and biosolids have been identified as significant contaminants that are infiltrating farmland soils and crops. This alarming revelation poses severe […]

Can vertical farms secure the UK’s food future sustainably?

Can Vertical Farms Secure the UK’s Food Future Sustainably? Vertical farming has emerged as a revolutionary solution with promises of higher yields and efficient land use, offering a potential answer to the growing concerns of food security. As the world faces challenges such as climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity, the need for sustainable […]

New metabolic cycle boosts carbon capture, increases seed yields in plants

New Metabolic Cycle Boosts Carbon Capture, Increases Seed Yields in Plants A team in Taiwan has engineered a new way for plants to absorb and use carbon dioxide. This groundbreaking development not only enhances carbon capture but also boosts seed yields in plants, offering a promising solution to combatting climate change and enhancing agricultural productivity […]

Kunming Manifesto calls for agrobiodiversity to transform food systems

Unlocking the Benefits of Agrobiodiversity: The Kunming Manifesto’s Call to Transform Food Systems In a world where food systems face numerous challenges, the importance of agrobiodiversity cannot be overstated. Recently, the Kunming Manifesto has emerged as a rallying cry for harnessing the power of agrobiodiversity to revolutionize nutrition, ecosystems, and communities within food systems. This […]

China unveils world’s first autonomous robot for hybrid pollination

China Unveils World’s First Autonomous Robot for Hybrid Pollination Chinese scientists have unveiled the world’s first AI-powered breeding robot named GEAIR (Genome Editing combined with AI for Reproduction). This innovative technology aims to revolutionize hybrid pollination and address the challenges posed by dwindling bee populations globally. With the decline of natural pollinators such as bees […]

Carbon to candy? China tech could convert COâ‚‚ into food by turning methanol into sugar

Carbon to Candy: China’s Innovative Tech Converts COâ‚‚ into Food Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to convert methanol into white sugar—commonly known as sucrose. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we view carbon dioxide emissions and could pave the way for a more sustainable future. The process involves using […]

Purdue’s new tech finds sick crops, tracks ticks, and saves thirsty farmlands 

Purdue’s new tech finds sick crops, tracks ticks, and saves thirsty farmlands Ever since the AI technology has been enabled for public use since the launch of Purdue University’s groundbreaking innovations, the agricultural sector has witnessed a significant transformation. Purdue University, known for its pioneering research and cutting-edge technologies, has once again taken a leap […]

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