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Top news of the week: 21.07.2022.

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@ms4cy shared
On Jul 17, 2022
RT @AgBioWorld: “Sri Lanka is a warning. We must never take the relative rarity of starvation in modern times for granted nor romanticize and seek to return to farming’s all-organic past” https://t.co/4ZvdqBGiWZ
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Sri Lanka Is a Wake-Up Call for Eco-Utopians

Sri Lanka Is a Wake-Up Call for Eco-Utopians

Over the last year, Sri Lanka has experienced an annual inflation rate of more than 50 percent, with food prices rising 80 percent and transport costs a staggering 128 …

@kevinfolta shared
On Jul 16, 2022
Talking Biotech 354 Scientists tweaked metabolism in microalgae to produce the backbones of high performance polymers. This zero-waste sustainable solution replaces dependence on petroleum. An interview with Scott Franklin from @Checkerspot_ @ColabraHQ https://t.co/hZNHkut0zz https://t.co/bTqN8D4j3X
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Microalgae: Factories for Improved Polymers

Microalgae: Factories for Improved Polymers

Colabra makes scientific teams more efficient with real-time collaboration, integration of all data and agile project management.

@stuartsmyth66 shared
On Jul 16, 2022
@JohnBarlowMP To push back against EU style regulations being imposed, evidence is required. Please consider signing up for, and completing, our survey that gathers this data. The data will be used to inform policy makers about how sustainable Canadian ag really is. https://t.co/ZdXTH1qCCg
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The Crop Rotation Survey

The Crop Rotation Survey

University of Saskatchewan Master's student, Jordan S. is looking for farmers from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan to participate in his Crop Rotation Survey and share insights into ...

@SciDevNet shared
On Jul 20, 2022
RT @LIDC_UK: Ready for some good #environmental news? #Researchers in #Nepal how found a cheap way to remove heavy metals in #soil and #water to absorb contaminants, say researchers. Sanjeet Bagcchi reports for @SciDevNet here: https://t.co/CVDft4suFu https://t.co/uOYkDpZu1I
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Plants offer better soil, water detox – study

Plants offer better soil, water detox – study

Nepal can cheaply remove heavy metals in the soil and water using plants to absorb contaminants, say researchers.

@JonEntine shared
On Jul 18, 2022
Viewpoint: Reject anti-technology hyperbole — High-yield, intensive farming, agricultural sustainability and nature conversation can co-exist https://t.co/wV26xwqduh via @GeneticLiteracy
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Viewpoint: Reject anti-technology hyperbole — High-yield, intensive farming, agricultural sustainability and nature conversation can co-exist

Viewpoint: Reject anti-technology hyperbole — High-yield, intensive farming, agricultural sustainability and nature conversation can co-exist

I have often heard it said that intensive agriculture and biodiversity cannot be reconciled on the same piece of land. That crop yield increases have

@prometheusgreen shared
On Jul 18, 2022
RT @lesommer: “If I’ve learned anything recently, it’s that humans are really reluctant to give things up to prevent a catastrophe," says @bradudall in a very good story from @ByIanJames (aka why water reporters feel like we continually write the same story) https://t.co/okWWMoPAnE
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They sounded alarms about a coming Colorado River crisis. But warnings went unheeded

They sounded alarms about a coming Colorado River crisis. But warnings went unheeded

Years ago, scientists said climate change would bring a Colorado River crisis. Their warnings, which largely went unheeded, are now playing out.

@SynBioBeta shared
On Jul 15, 2022
What’s Hot in Synthetic Biology Right Now? https://t.co/gv2HlpXr0k
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What’s Hot in Synthetic Biology Right Now?

What’s Hot in Synthetic Biology Right Now?

In this opinion piece, Eric Rhodes, CEO of ERS Genomics, shares his roundup of some of the most exciting innovations in synthetic biology right now.

@pharminews shared
On Jul 18, 2022
Techmer PM Bolsters Its Quality-Management System at Illinois Plant With an Eye on Medical Devices https://t.co/Sj0BUej8h5 #PharmaNews #ClinicalResearchNews #BiotechNews #LifeSciencesNews #MedicalNews #HealthcareNews #PharmiwebNews https://t.co/7PQljav3eb
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Techmer PM Bolsters Its Quality-Management System at Illinois Plant With an Eye on Medical Devices

Techmer PM Bolsters Its Quality-Management System at Illinois Plant With an Eye on Medical Devices

Compounder and materials design firm Techmer PM has gained a key ISO quality certification for its Batavia, Ill., plantCLINTON, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ISO13485--Techmer PM LLC has added ...