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How the virtual world is inspiring gamers to become botanists

Gavin Haines — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:04:56 +0000

Gamers encounter landscapes full of flora in the virtual world but spend much time indoors. A new seed project aims to change that

Robin Eveleigh — Fri, 03 May 2024 10:01:37 +0000

A way forward to eating fish without damaging the oceans

Jo Caird — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:17:17 +0000

Tree-planting can be boosted by teaming up with farmers, but what’s the smartest way to do this?

Gavin Haines — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:04 +0000

Smart ideas to save the world were showcased, scientists revealed how to slow ageing, plus more

Martin Wright — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:57:20 +0000

What we eat and how we produce it is a source of bitter debate. But new ideas are taking root that might repair our food system

Robin Eveleigh — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:24:20 +0000

How do you combat the climate crisis, beat global malnutrition and create a shift in farming in one single meal? Beans, say these experts

Elizabeth Fitt — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:23:59 +0000

Species thought to be locally extinct are returning to the rewilded Knepp Estate, which is now influencing government policy

Gavin Haines — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:50:33 +0000

A new climate ally was identified, Belize was declared malaria-free, and the most liveable cities were revealed, plus more

Martin Wright — Thu, 11 May 2023 16:26:59 +0000

Seaweed has gone from being a tasty Japanese side dish, to a wonder crop with huge potential. Can it really fix the planet?

Martin Wright — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:21:40 +0000

Vertical farms are the next agricultural frontier, with schemes springing all the time. We dig into the hope behind the hype