Super organics
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Genetically modified foods were hailed as technological miracles a decade age, but such foods did not receive their full dose of nutrients, and was highly susceptible to disease and provided low yield. Smart breeding uses methods that are largely uncontroversial and unpatentable, and a new generation of food that is nutritious, delicious, safe and abundant crops requiring less pesticide, fertilizer and irrigation.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2004
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Mars gone wild: millions of amateur astronomers are poring over pictures of the red planet. Experience the thrill of discovery-or self-delusion-for yourself!
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Arthur C. Clarke says the images he downloaded from NASA's Web site showed something growing on the surface of planet Mars. Most space scientists attribute these 'dark dune spots' to Martian frost, while a group of researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Budapest says the photos are evidence of 'probable Martian surface organisms'.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2004
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Creatures from the black lagoon
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A number of organisms have been found to be living in the toxic waters of Berkeley pit lake that could be a potential source of compounds that can be used to fight cancer. Don and Andrea Stierle are spearheading the research into these unique organisms with the help of a grant from the National Institute of Health.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
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