Maize in Diets of People in Coastal Peru Dates to 5,000 Years Ago
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Maize in Diets of People in Coastal Peru Dates to 5,000 Years Ago Feb. 25, 2013 — For decades, archaeologists have struggled with understanding the emergence of a distinct South American civilization during the Late Archaic period (3000-1800 B.C.) in Peru. One of the persistent …
Tackling child labour in the livestock sector
Tackling child labour in the livestock sector FAO study: Families need support to reduce harmful or hazardous work Specific conditions distinguish normal, age-appropriate tasks from child labour. 25 February 2013, Rome – Child labour in the livestock sector is widespread and largely ignored, according …
Organic Tomatoes Accumulate More Vitamin C, Sugars Than Conventionally Grown Fruit
Organic Tomatoes Accumulate More Vitamin C, Sugars Than Conventionally Grown Fruit Feb. 20, 2013 — Tomatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress compared to those grown on conventional farms, according to research published February …
Food and nutrition security should be the top development goal
Food and nutrition security should be the top development goal Rome meeting consults on post-2015 development agenda Significant consensus around major principles emerging 13 February 2013, Rome – A global multi-stakeholder consultation to discuss the world development agenda beyond 2015 has called for …
Peneliti: Anjing Bisa Pahami Pikiran Manusia
Peneliti: Anjing Bisa Pahami Pikiran Manusia INILAH.COM, London – Ternyata anjing dapat memahami pikiran manusia jauh lebih besar dibandingkan yang kita perkirakan sebelumnya. Dalam sebuah penelitian, para ilmuwan menemukan bahwa anjing mencuri makanan yang dilarang, empat kali lipat lebih tinggi kemungkinannya saat …
Does Probability Come from Quantum Physics?
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
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
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 …
