Researchers at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, have recently discovered a particular plant gene that could be used to grant drought-proof traits to future crops such as wheat or rice.
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Future crops could be saved by drought-proof gene
Google Powermeter launches in the UK
Google Powermeter is an online tool that helps you track power consumption in your household and view graphical statistics that show the usage over time. In many ways, it’s the Google Analytics of household carbon emissions.Google Powermeter is an online tool that helps you track power consumption in your household and view graphical statistics that show the usage over time. In many ways, it’s the Google Analytics of household carbon emissions.… Continue Reading
Desertec aims to use the Sahara to harness power
An interesting article over on New Scientist today about the Desertec project, a German initiative which looks like it might receive a substantial amount of investment from a conglomerate of corporations.… Continue Reading
Sentient City exhibition in NYC explores future use of technology
I’ve just found word of a great exhibition being held at the moment in New York – called ‘Toward the Sentient City’ – which showcases various reactions to the future use of technology in society. There are some great installations set up, many of which blur the line between art and prototype fantastically well. The… Continue Reading
Ethical Blogging: Climate change, blogging for the common good
Those of you paying attention might have questioned why we didn’t have an ethical blogging post yesterday – being Wednesday and all. Well, the reason is that I wanted to save the post for Blog Action Day ’09, an annual event where bloggers unite to bring attention to an issue of global importance.… Continue Reading
Sydney dust storms – a sign of things to come?
By now you have probably seen images of the dust storms that covered Sydney. Although the storm itself is worthy of attention, I think what becomes more important is how this gives us a glimpse into the possible chaos and turmoil that could become far more regular in the near future.