Africa: Egyptian Wins U.S.$100,000 African Innovation Prize
[SciDev.Net] Cairo – An Egyptian engineer who has designed a base-station antenna that can facilitate upgrades to more advanced mobile networks in developing countries has become the first winner of the Innovation Prize for Africa, which was created last year.
Increasing predator-friendly land can help farmers reduce costs
Having natural habitat in farming areas that supports ladybugs could help increase their abundance in crops where they control pests and help farmers reduce their costs, says a Michigan State University study.
Egyptian wins US$100,000 African Innovation Prize
The antenna makes it easier for telecommunication service providers to upgrade their networks without needing to change base stations.
Nightly News With Brian Williams Highlights the Increasing Dangers of Colony Collapse Disorder
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — BeesFree, Inc. reports that last night's news report by Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News highlighted the potential devastating effects of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Mr. …
The nerve poison harming our bees
Neonicotinoids were hailed as safe and effective, but they are far from benign.
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- Predator-friendly farmland helps reduce costs - Western Farm PressPredator-friendly farmland helps reduce costsWestern Farm Press... saving farmers an estimated $4.6 billion a year on insecticides. Non-crop plants provide these predatory insects with food and shelter, helping them to survive and thrive in areas where they are needed. Having natural habitat in farming areas that ...Natural land a welcome mat for ladybugsFut […]
- Research looks at impact on honeybees from chemicals and mites - Phys.OrgResearch looks at impact on honeybees from chemicals and mitesPhys.OrgEllis' lab has been studying how combinations of environmental factors — chemicals, pathogens, natural enemies — affect bees. Since widespread honeybee die-offs began to be reported around the US in 2006, researchers have been working to pin down a ... […]
- Mest, Mofa Mount Strategies to Assist Farmers Adapt to Climate Change - AllAfrica.comMest, Mofa Mount Strategies to Assist Farmers Adapt to Climate ChangeAllAfrica.comIn Ghana, an increased body of evidence shows that climatic variability is adversely affecting the country's natural resources such as land, water, forests and vegetation, as well as human capital. Its rippling effect on the country's agriculture ... […]
- Poland Bans GE Corn, Monsanto Buys Bee Research Firm - EcorazziPoland Bans GE Corn, Monsanto Buys Bee Research FirmEcorazziMonsanto's corn has been genetically engineered to produce a mutant version of the insecticide Bt. Beekeepers saw the link between the corn and the deaths of honeybees. Poland is the first country to acknowledge the link between the genetically ...and more » […]
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