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Seawater holds key to future food

Growing crops in salt water is becoming necessary to overcome shortages of fresh water, scientists say.

 

 

Grist Magazine

Long forgotten, chestnuts are coming back with a vengeance, and ...
Grist Magazine - Seattle,WA,USA
Until the early 20th century, chestnuts were a staple food along the Eastern seaboard, and chestnut trees dominated forests. The trees were massive -- up to ...

 

 

 

Climate change, drought to strain Colorado River

 

 

How to Unplug From the Grid

Is it really possible to live in comfort without mains electricity or water? With climate change and rising energy prices, the idea of being self-sufficient has grown in appeal. New Scientist investigates the technologies and economic realities of going "off-grid", and discovers how to source all the electricity and water required to run a home...MORE

 

 

Ten ways to save the world

 

 

First superconducting transistor promises PC revolution

 

 

Invention: Flawless wing mirrors

 

 

US job losses reach 34-year high US unemployment rose by 533,000 in November, official figures show, the biggest one-month rise since 1974. Jobs figures depress oil prices US carmakers' plea scrutinised US economy 'weaker in all areas'