Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavourful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.
New discovery could pave the way for identification of rogue CFC release
(Thu 02/09)
A new discovery by scientists at the Universities of East Anglia and Frankfurt could make it possible in future to identify the source of banned CFCs that are probably still being released into the atmosphere. ... Read more
New computer model advances climate change research
(Thu 19/08)
Scientists can now study climate change in far more detail with powerful new computer software released by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).... Read more
Low-carbon focus should be on existing buildings, says report
(Tue 17/08)
Improving the energy efficiency of the existing building stock is a more cost-effective route for achieving CO2 savings than constructing new buildings, a new report reveals.... Read more
Scotch whisky developed as “super biofuel” to power cars
(Tue 17/08)
Cars may soon be fuelled on whisky after a university programme developed a “super biofuel” made from the by-products of the spirit's distillation process.... Read more
