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- Earthworms can reproduce in Mars soil simulant https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/Earthworms-can-reproduce-in-Mars-soil-simulant.htm 75 comments
- "Water lentils" (duckweed) created by Wagenigen University approved for production and consumption as fresh vegetables in the EU https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/water-lentils-authorised-for-production-and-consumption-in-eu.htm 12 comments europe
- Biobased asphalt with lignin can cut emissions up to 60% https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show-home/biobased-asphalt-with-lignin-can-cut-emissions-up-to-60.htm 10 comments europe
- CRISPR’S GAMBIT: Novel tactics for genetic engineering of human and bacterial cells https://www.wur.nl/en/calendar-1/show/crisprs-gambit-novel-tactics-for-genetic-engineering-of-human-and-bacterial-cells-1.htm 4 comments futurology
- Elephant grass: ugly plant or solution CO2 reduction? https://www.wur.nl/en/Dossiers/file/Elephant-grass-Miscanthus.htm 6 comments environment
- 'We conclude' or 'I believe' - Rationality declined decades ago: The use of rationality related words has been on the rise since 1850, but started an accelerating decline around 1980. This is concluded by research published recently https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/Show/We-conclude-or-I-believe-Rationality-declined-decades-ago.htm 9 comments science
- Entomologists in the Netherlands are training bees to smell the coronavirus. https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show/training-bees-to-smell-the-coronavirus.htm 7 comments science
- ‘Near-unlivable’ heat for one-third of humans within 50 years if greenhouse gas emissions are not cut - "We were frankly blown away by our own initial results" https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show-day/near-unlivable-heat-for-one-third-of-humans-within-50-years-if-greenhouse-gas-emissions-are-not-cut.htm 3 comments science
- How Europe changed since 1900: Croplands decreased, Forests increased https://www.wur.nl/en/research-results/chair-groups/environmental-sciences/laboratory-of-geo-information-science-and-remote-sensing/models/hilda.htm 4 comments europe
- Regrowing tropical forests recover fast in tree species richness, but slow in species composition -"After 20 years of regrowth, only 34% of the original species composition has recovered." https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show/regrowing-tropical-forests-recover-fast-in-tree-species-richness-but-slow-in-species-composition.htm 5 comments science
- The Green sea turtle is digging its own watery grave due to invasion of non-native seagrass - "These iconic turtles are seeing their grazing areas decline, because they have little interest in the ever-expanding foreign seagrass." https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/green-sea-turtle-digging-its-own-watery-grave-due-to-invasion-of-non-native-seagrass.htm 5 comments science
- Amazon forests stabilise each other during drought - "We find that especially forests in the part of the Amazon where most deforestation takes place –the southern part– are essential for maintaining rainfall over the most sensitive forests in the region” https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/amazon-forests-stabilise-each-other-during-drought.htm 3 comments science
- Increasing climate variability will hit world’s poorest countries - "The countries that have contributed least to climate change and have the least economic potential to cope with the impacts, are facing the largest increases in temperature variability." https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/increasing-climate-variability-will-hit-worlds-poorest-countries.htm 3 comments science
- European consumers pay the price for fish when hard brexit occurs - "Both EU and UK fish sectors would lose. Especially Irish consumers will have to dig deep into their pockets: fish prices can increase up to 8%." https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/european-consumers-pay-the-price-for-fish-when-hard-brexit-occurs.htm 4 comments science
- Due to climate change the niche of giant trees is projected to increase by ~4 million km2 globally - "Our results imply that strategic management could in principle facilitate the expansion of giant forests, securing critically endangered biodiversity as well as carbon storage." https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/a-growing-climate-niche-for-giant-trees.htm 63 comments science
- A wild tomato from the Galapagos Islands has been discovered to be resistant to a wide range of pest insects - "If we can make cultivated tomatoes resistant to whiteflies, this will directly benefit the environment, as pesticides are not needed anymore" https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/new-tomato-variety-resistant-to-many-insects-1.htm 390 comments science
- The most sustainable end-of-life option for paper cups used for hot beverages - A new study shows that recycled cups were shown to have a better environmental performance, while digestion and composting resulted in a higher net reduction in CO2 emissions, up to 5.4 kg CO2 eq. per 1000 collected cups https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show/hot-drink-cups-recycle-or-digest.htm 5 comments science
- Changes in the sense of taste and smell are a common side-effect experienced by patients being treated for cancer. Changes in these senses can affect food preferences and food intake of the patient. Therefore, eating healthy and tasteful might become a problem for cancer patients. https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/changes-in-the-sense-of-taste-and-smell-in-cancer-patients.htm 8 comments science
- Seasonally adaptable species face greatest risk from climate change- "Species specialised in adjusting to short-term changes in their environment could face greater extinction risk due to climate change, in contrast to the assumption that these species are the most likely to adapt to climate change" https://www.wur.nl/en/expertise-services/research-institutes/plant-research/show-wpr/seasonally-adaptable-species-may-face-greatest-risk-from-climate-change.htm 3 comments science
- Organic kitchen and garden waste in cities could be used as a buffer for wind and solar energy - "Analysis has shown that the flexible bioenergy supply from the urban waste stream has a high potential in backing up intermittent renewable energy in cities." https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/organic-kitchen-and-garden-waste-in-cities-could-be-used-as-a-buffer-for-wind-and-solar-energy.htm 4 comments science
- Dog owners raise their dog in a way that is similar to the upbringing of children. - "Parenting styles of dog owners focus on correcting, emotion or trainability of the dog, this knowledge can help to optimize the upbringing of dogs and prevent unwanted behavior." https://www.wur.nl/en/research-results/themes/theme-biobased-economy/show/parenting-styles-of-dog-owners-focus-on-correcting-emotion-or-trainability-of-the-dog.htm 8 comments science
- European forests can mitigate over 20% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions - "By 2050 the Mitigation Effects of EU Forests Could Nearly Double through Climate Smart Forestry" https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show/european-forests-can-mitigate-over-20-of-total-eu-greenhouse-gas-emissions.htm 7 comments science
- Research finds a hidden carbon sink in the soils beneath our feet - "Locking away carbon into the soil is one of the more cost-effective ways in which agriculture can contribute to reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere." https://www.wur.nl/en/expertise-services/research-institutes/environmental-research/show-wenr/digging-deeper-irishdutch-research-finds-a-hidden-carbon-sink-in-the-soils-beneath-our-feet.htm 5 comments science
- China’s increasing demand for milk will have far-reaching consequences for the world - "Even if the efficiency of the dairy industry in China is drastically increased, global emissions of greenhouse gases and nitrogen produced by this sector will still rise by 20 to 25%." https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show/chinas-increasing-demand-for-milk-will-have-far-reaching-consequences-for-the-world.htm 2370 comments science
- Genetic properties help identify illegally traded tropical hardwood - "We can accurately differentiate the origin of timber down to a 14 km radius" https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show/genetic-properties-help-identify-illegally-traded-tropical-hardwood.htm 249 comments science
- The ideal settlement site on Mars - hotspots if you asked a crop. Scientists of Wageningen University & Research have identified places on Mars that are favourable for plant species to grow. https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/the-ideal-settlement-site-on-mars-hotspots-if-you-asked-a-crop.htm 4 comments space
- Scientists of Wageningen University & Research have identified places on Mars that are favourable for plant species to grow. https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/the-ideal-settlement-site-on-mars-hotspots-if-you-asked-a-crop.htm 6 comments science
- European forests can mitigate over 20% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/european-forests-can-mitigate-over-20-of-total-eu-greenhouse-gas-emissions.htm 3 comments science
- European forests can mitigate over 20% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/european-forests-can-mitigate-over-20-of-total-eu-greenhouse-gas-emissions.htm 3 comments europe