Egg prices likely to drop – but when and how low is TBD
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Surf, Sand and Seaweed: The latest breakthroughs in Marine Science
NewswiseHere are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Marine Science channel on Newswise, a free source for media.
Released: 12-Dec-2022 3:20 PM EST
New index shows regions in the north have higher risk of food insecurity
University of SouthamptonA new index developed by researchers at the University of Southampton reveals neighbourhoods in the north of England have the highest risk of food insecurity.
14-Sep-2022 10:30 AM EDT
Changes to animal feed could supply food for one billion people
Aalto UniversityLivestock and fish could be fed more agricultural by-products, freeing up food for people
Released: 13-Sep-2022 10:20 AM EDT
Emergency Preparedness Experts Available to Discuss Pakistan Flood Crisis
University at Albany, State University of New York
Released: 20-May-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has jeopardized food supplies, despite Russian Foreign Minister's claim
NewswiseRussia's invasion of Ukraine is disrupting food supply chains and causing food shortages worldwide, particularly in the Middle East.
Released: 9-May-2022 10:25 AM EDT
Harnessing the Power of Perennial Plants for Sustainable Agriculture
Donald Danforth Plant Science CenterMatthew Rubin’s research is focused on perennial plants, or “long-lived” plants, seeking to increase our understanding of these plants across their lifetime. Perennial plants offer many benefits to agriculture and our environment. They develop deep root systems that fix carbon, reduce water needs, and help restore soil health. When used for agriculture, perennials can provide multiple harvests from the same plant, offering a more sustainable solution for future agricultural systems.
Released: 5-Oct-2021 1:15 PM EDT
Multiple Micronutrient Supplements Added to WHO Essential Medicines List
New York Academy of Sciences
Released: 8-Sep-2021 2:40 PM EDT
Expert review: USDA Food Insecurity Report, how COVID-19 has intensified food insecurity
Clemson University
Released: 19-Aug-2021 3:00 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021
NewswiseExpert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.
Released: 16-Nov-2020 12:05 PM EST
Food Safety Lab Grants $2.9M for New Global Projects
Cornell UniversityThe Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety, co-located at Cornell and Purdue Universities, has announced $2.9 million in grants for research projects to improve food safety and prevent foodborne illness in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kenya and Senegal.
Released: 12-Nov-2020 8:05 AM EST
Hunger in the Arctic prompts focus on causes, not symptoms
Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionThe communities of Nunatsiavut in Northern Labrador, Canada, similar to other communities across Inuit Nunangat, the homeland of Inuit, are plagued by excessive food insecurity rates, which are estimated to be five times the level of food insecurity measured for households in Canada.
Released: 31-Aug-2020 11:50 AM EDT
Mealworm shows promise as a good, sustainable food source, study finds
Indiana UniversityWith global food demands rising at an alarming rate, a study led by IUPUI scientists has found new evidence that the yellow mealworm shows promise as alternative source of nutritional protein.
Released: 23-Jul-2020 4:40 PM EDT
Small-Farm Tech Reduces Deforestation, Climate Change
Cornell UniversitySmall farms in Zambia that use the latest hybrid seed for maize, help reduce deforestation and tackle climate change in a new Cornell University study.
17-Jul-2020 8:50 AM EDT
Free Trade Can Prevent Hunger Caused by Future Shifts in Climate Patterns
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)International trade can compensate for regional reductions in agricultural production and reduce hunger when protectionist measures and other barriers to trade are eliminated.
Released: 11-Jun-2020 11:05 AM EDT
Refugee Children Get Better Health, Nutrition via e-Vouchers
Cornell UniversityElectronic food vouchers provided young Rohingya children in Bangladeshi refugee camps with better health and nutrition than direct food assistance, according to new research led by Cornell University, in conjunction with the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Released: 11-Jun-2020 6:05 AM EDT
Food for Thought
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer CenterSome people must make the difficult decision whether to put food on the table or spend money on other necessities, such as a utility bill or rent. In a recently published paper, Jean McDougall, PhD, and colleagues report the results of a 400-person survey that assesses food insecurity before and after cancer diagnosis
Released: 10-Jun-2020 11:05 AM EDT
$5.7 million to fight global hunger awarded by Mississippi State-based Fish Innovation Lab
Mississippi State UniversityThe Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish at Mississippi State University is awarding $5.7 million in grants to develop innovative approaches for helping solve hunger affecting more than 800 million people worldwide.
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