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Recent findings from Kenya’s Kakapel Rockshelter highlight the origins and development of ancient farming in East Africa, detailing the introduction of crops like cowpea and challenging past perceptions of African agriculture. A trove of ancient plant remains unearthed in Kenya sheds light on ...

Research reveals that Neolithic farmers in Western Europe, particularly at La Draga, employed advanced cereal cultivation methods, reflecting a significant evolution from earlier agricultural methods that originated in the Middle East. A team of researchers led by the University of Barcelona has unc...

Engineers created a compact sensor with infrared imaging for drones, enhancing crop management by allowing for precise irrigation and pest control, which could lower grocery prices and boost harvests. An international team of engineers has developed a compact and lightweight sensor system with infra...

Scientists discovered a new flatworm species, Amaga pseudobama, in North Carolina and Florida. It was initially misidentified, and little is known about its ecology or potential threat to native ecosystems. Further research is needed to understand its distribution and impact. Scientists have discove...

Intensive livestock farming may increase pandemic risks, according to a study from the University of Exeter. Researchers emphasize that beyond microbiological factors, social, economic, and political aspects must be considered. Researchers have cautioned that intensive livestock farming may increase...

Ants began farming fungi 66 million years ago post-asteroid impact, with leafcutter ants evolving advanced agricultural techniques, as detailed by Smithsonian researchers. Before humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already existed for millions of years. Several animal ...

Ants have been farming fungi since shortly after an asteroid triggered a mass extinction 66 million years ago, according to a study that analyzed genetic data to explore this ancient agriculture, potentially providing lessons for sustainable practices. Humans started farming thousands of years ago, ...

California’s San Joaquin Valley is experiencing severe land subsidence due to groundwater over-extraction, causing extensive damage and economic loss. A Stanford study from 2006 to 2022 highlights an average subsidence rate of nearly an inch per year. The research suggests using flood-managed ...