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Scientists Have Created Artificial Photosynthesis to Grow Food Without SunshinePhotosynthesis is a biological process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar. Scientists at UC Riverside and the University of Delaware have now found a way to do this process artificially. This process breaks through the limits of biological photosynthesis.Their process boosts the conversion efficiency of sunlight into food and makes it up to 18 times more efficient for some foods. Why does this technique have such a promising future? The answer is because, as food production becomes more efficient, less land is required. Thus there is a reduction in the environmental effect of agriculture. There are countless possibilities with this technology.Image credit: Marcus Hardland-Dunaway#Photosynthesis #Artificial #Science #Agriculture #Bioengineering

The Pros and Cons of Organic ProduceIs buying organic food the best option? It all depends on what you mean by "best" and the result you are looking for. If you want to save money, forget it- organic foods cost a lot more. The other questions are not so clear cut, and neither is the "organic" label, which may mean different things in different countries. Are you looking for food that is more nutritious? Or food that is less toxic? Food that is grown by environmentally-friendly methods? Or do you want to promote a different way of doing agriculture and business? Kurzgesagt takes us through all those questions, and throws in some other factors you haven't even thought of, in the decision on whether to buy organic food instead of conventionally-grown crops. #organic #organicproduce #agriculture #food #Kurzgesagt

The ‘Torture Orchard’ Climate Change LaboratoryCalifornia produces a huge portion of America's fruits, nuts, and vegetables. California is also contending with rising temperatures, wildfires, and drought. Can orchards that have been established for decades survive the worsening conditions? Could new varieties of trees be developed to protect crops? Can different crops replace the vulnerable orchards we have? While tomato crops can be switched out in a year, and grapevines in a few years, fruit and nut trees require an investment of decades, so scientists have to think far ahead in plans to save the crops for future generations.