Author: lppm

  Does Probability Come from Quantum Physics? Feb. 5, 2013 — Ever since Austrian scientist Erwin Schrodinger put his unfortunate cat in a box, his fellow physicists have been using something called quantum theory to explain and understand the nature of waves and particles. But …

New policies needed to promote agroforestry   Neglected sector is crucial to livelihoods and food security of millions Young boy with child on his back harvesting coffee berries in Malawi. Smallholders benefit from integrating coffee trees and food crops. 5 February, 2013, Rome – Millions …

Zoomable’ Map of Poplar Proteins Offers New View of Bioenergy Crop   Jan. 29, 2013 — Researchers seeking to improve production of ethanol from woody crops have a new resource in the form of an extensive molecular map of poplar tree proteins, published by a …

FAO urges stronger measures on global health threats   World risks new bird flu surge if countries drop their guard With animal disease threats, prevention is better than cure 29 January 2013, Rome – The world risks a repeat of the disastrous 2006 bird flu …

  Human-Tiger Conflict: Are the Risks Overestimated? Jan. 21, 2013 — A new study finds a complex web of factors increases perceived risk of tiger attack in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh. Wildlife conservationists are well aware of the potential conflicts that exist between the endangered …

  Used Coffee Grounds Are a Rich Source of Healthful Antioxidants   Jan. 9, 2013 — To plant food, insect repellant and other homespun uses for spent coffee grounds, scientists are adding an application that could make the gunk left over from brewing coffee a …

FAO Food Price Index down 7 percent in 2012   Declines for third month running in December Maize prices fell sharply in December   10 January 2013, Rome – The FAO Food Price Index dropped for the third consecutive month in December 2012, edging down …