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In 2010, researchers tested solar panels with white lines; the modified surfaces were up to 26 times less attractive to polarotactic insectsSolar panels, with their shiny surfaces, can inadvertently attract insects seeking water. This phenomenon leads to ecological harm, disrupt...- In 2018, Europe’s extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% moreAgrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particular...
- In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similarRecent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar pan...
- A UK tenant farmer made environmental changes years ago. In 2024, she helped create England's largest temperate rainforest nature reserveIn a remarkable ecological achievement, Borrowdale, Cumbria, is now home to England's largest temperate rainforest reserve. This initiative...
- As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farmingExtreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health a...
- In 1804, Americans introduced "sacred bamboo" as a garden ornament; it spread across an estimated 22,400 forest acres, and its berries have been linked to bird deathsSacred bamboo, a popular ornamental shrub, has spread extensively into southern forests across America. Birds consuming its berries are vul...
- No plastic, only coconut leaves: Bengaluru Christ University professor builds Rs 70 crore business by making eco-friendly straws, products are exported to 25 countriesFollowing a chance discovery, an English professor at Christ University in Bengaluru has pioneered eco-friendly, plastic-free straws made f...
- Milky Mist Dairy Food shares list at 18% premium over IPO priceMilky Mist Dairy Food shares made a strong debut on the bourses, listing at Rs 165 apiece on the NSE and BSE, nearly 18% above the IPO pric...
- For thousands of years, Pacific farmers adapted crops to drought and changing weather; now Samoa and Tonga are combining that ancestral knowledge with modern science to rebuild soil, manage weeds and make farms more climate-resilientPacific farmers are reviving ancestral wisdom and scientific methods for climate resilience. Traditional practices like mulching and sheep ...
- In 1904, Newfoundland released just 4 moose onto the island after an earlier introduction. 122 years later, their descendants number about 110,000 and have become powerful drivers of change across the island's forestsMoose impact on Newfoundland forests: Newfoundland introduced four moose in 1904, which now number around 110,000. These animals significan...
- 18-year-old Texas student Ananya Gulur Nagendra builts an ant-powered food waste digester; it achieved 83% efficiencyAnanya Gulur Nagendra has created an ant-inspired system for managing food waste, achieving an impressive eighty-three percent efficiency i...
- Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport welcomes first flight with water cannon salute; passengers praise infrastructureFlight operations began at Bhogapuram airport today after its inauguration. Passengers arriving from Hyderabad shared positive experiences ...
- Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each yearAncient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. S...
- India Inc backs PM Modi’s Independence Day push, vows to turn vision into actionIndustry leaders welcomed Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The Prime Minister outlined seven key areas for national developm...
- Milky Mist Dairy Food allotment likely today; GMP hints at 19% listing. Here's how to check your statusMilky Mist Dairy Food’s Rs 1,553-crore IPO is likely to see allotment finalised today after receiving 56.12-times subscription. Its GMP sta...
- Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 56 times; GMP signals to 15% listing upsideMilky Mist IPO GMP: Given the company’s growth prospects and positioning, Anand Rathi has assigned a “Subscribe – Long Term” rating to the ...
- Jharkhand exam stir enters 19th day, students vow to intensify agitationJob aspirants' protest over recruitment exam irregularities continues for nineteen days. Students demand greater transparency and an indepe...
- EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbsNew European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across...
- Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO set to open, GMP signals 20% listing gain. Check price band, lot size and key datesMilky Mist Dairy Food IPO opens on August 11 and closes on August 13, with the Rs 1,553 crore issue priced at Rs 133-140 per share. The lat...
- Shift from production to agri-food value chains key to raise farm incomes: ICAR's JatJat also said that women’s empowerment in the agri-food sector is a strategic imperative, not just an equity issue, for sustainable growth ...
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