Crops : Science World Report

Jun 05, 2016 08:23 AM EDT

Fuel From 'Bionic Leaf' Can Lessen Pressure on Farmlands, Scientists Say

Harvard University researchers said that the new clean technology that turns sunlight into liquid fuel could drastically shrink the need for large plantations to grow crops for biofuels, while combating climate change.

Feb 15, 2016 08:36 AM EST

Staggering Four Billion People May be Facing Water Scarcity

A staggering four billion people may be facing water scarcity.

Feb 01, 2016 10:17 AM EST

World's First 'Robot Run' Farm To Open In Japan

You can now grow lettuce with the help of a few robots. A Japanese-based firm will be opening one of the world's first "robot run" farms.

Feb 01, 2016 10:17 AM EST

World's First 'Robot Run' Farm To Open In Japan

You can now grow lettuce with the help of a few robots. A Japanese-based firm will be opening one of the world's first "robot run" farms.

Dec 22, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Wild Bee Decline May be Putting Pressure on Farms: What is Killing These Pollinators?

There's a lot of talk about bees, but this time it's serious. Wild bees are disappearing in many of the U.S.'s most important farmlands, including California's Central Valley, the Midwest's corn belt, and the Mississippi River valley. Now, researchers are trying to find out why.

Nov 03, 2015 09:56 AM EST

Farming on Mars: New Plant Gene May Open the Door for Space-Based Food Production

In The Martian, Mark Watney grows potatoes in space. Now, scientists may have discovered the gene that will open the door for space-based food production in the future.

Oct 31, 2015 05:47 PM EDT

Farming on Mars: 'The Martian' Raises Questions About Soil On Mars

Researchers are examining the possibilities of farming on Mars after seeing "The Martian" astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) develops farming techniques on the red planet.

Oct 20, 2015 02:06 PM EDT

'The Martian': You Can Now Farm On Mars, Like Mark Watney

In a recent study scientists examined several methods that can be used for farming on Mars.

Oct 08, 2015 11:25 AM EDT

Wheat Quality Could Be Better According To New Study

Researchers have conducted a study with wheat and wild wheat relatives, new study shows new transformation for wheat.

Sep 23, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

Dead Zone May be Reduced with New, Plant-Based Technique

Scientists have found a possible way to reduce the dead zones in the ocean.

Sep 23, 2015 01:34 PM EDT

Fruit Fly Invasion: Outbreak Could Cost Florida $1.6 Billion

No one likes fruit flies.

Sep 15, 2015 01:24 PM EDT

Massive Loss of Crop Diversity in Just 34 Years Reveals the Rise of Monoculture

As monocultures become the norm in farming, crop diversity is dropping. Now, scientists have found that in just 34 years, farmers are growing fewer types of crops, which may be impacting the general ecosystem.