Christopher Maeda15 hours agoBlueberries and bell peppers: six fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide riskverified_publisherThe Guardian - Catherine RobertsFrom green beans to kale, here are some foods considered to be healthy yet which test poorly for pesticides
Christopher Maeda4 days ago‘Solar-powered vacuum cleaners’: the native plants that could clean toxic soilverified_publisherGuardian US - Guardian staff reporterIndigenous groups see hope in the environmentally friendly process of bioremediation. But will cities pay attention?
Christopher MaedaThis Bay Area farm grows only one eye-wateringly expensive ingredientSFGate - Susana GuerreroInside a bright greenhouse, a sea of leafy greens stretched as far as the eye can see, Jeff Roller methodically scans hundreds of wasabi plants organized in long rows. After nearly two years, the rare wasabi plants are ready for harvest and will soon be served alongside dishes at some of the Bay …
Christopher MaedaAutism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in lifemedicalxpress.comDisturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life. This is according to a study …
Christopher MaedaUnveiling the Hidden World Beneath Our Feet: Exploring the Wonders of Soil Biologylinkedin.com - Amanda McManusHow often do we stop and ponder the vibrant ecosystem teeming beneath our feet, a bustling metropolis of microorganisms that play a crucial role in …
Christopher MaedaVegetables are losing their nutrients. Can the decline be reversed?verified_publisherThe Guardian - Guardian staff reporterA process called biofortification puts nutrients directly into seeds and could reduce global hunger, but it’s not a magic bullet