Fertilizers are an essential component of productive agricultural systems, yet the efficiency of fertilizer use is low, with losses to the atmosphere and to waters…
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Scientists have used a genetic test thought to predict academic achievements solely based on genes. They are already talking about a test for dyslexia. Why…
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Scientists have investigated whether education changes the risk of adolescents that drink a dangerous amount. The answer is no, but education influences other risk factors….
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The biodiesel industry has been growing substantially around the world and given the increasing demands for renewable diesel, further growth is expected. Compared with mineral…
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More food is required for a rapidly-growing global population. At the same time, efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change have meant that fossil…
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Low-concentration PV technology is an interesting concept because it can work as a static concentrator without any tracking systems or seasonal adjustments, showing potential benefits…
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The use of artificial neural networks and other types of prediction models of biological inspiration are used in a huge variety of applications, covering very…
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Beef production has underpinned Brazil’s economic ascendance into global commodity markets, accounting for 15.5% of global production in 2013 (1). Brazilian exports are considered highly…
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Common beliefs say smoking pot may lower your IQ. A study in twins now contradicts this: Intelligence is suffering from something completely different. Childhood and…
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Almost three-quarters of Africa’s urban population uses firewood as their primary source of domestic energy, and the International Energy Agency projected that the absolute numbers…
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The exploitation of wind and solar sources has transformed the electricity production systems, allowing for a diversified, endogenous, and green mix of electricity sources. It…
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