
‘Protected’ bacteria replace chemical fertilizers
Innovation & Technology, NewsMIT scientists have developed a coating to protect and 'package' bacteria, making them transportable from the production lab to the field. Where they become an alternative to fertilizers

Analysis of soil microbes is a major tool against antibiotic resistance
Innovation & Technology, NewsA study of soil microbes gets started in Ireland. The metagenomic survey, by the VistaMilk research center, aims to identify microorganisms that benefit the soil

Tomography helps detect microplastics in soil
Innovation & Technology, NewsA German research team has developed a new method for detecting microplastics. The technique employs neutron beams and X-rays to generate a complete image

Soil microbe analysis can replace drilling in the mining sector
Innovation & Technology, NewsA Canadian study shows how microbes can be reliable indicators of the presence of diamonds underground. Analyzing their DNA can prevent high-impact exploration

A radar signal from space is going to show the state of the forests
Innovation & Technology, NewsStarting in 2024, a new space project will remotely analyze Earth's forests and soil. The initiative involves NASA and the Indian space agency ISRO

Sensors and AI fight deforestation in the Amazon
Innovation & Technology, NewsThe University of the Amazon has developed a tool to detect potential threats to the forest in the field. It recognizes noises such as chainsaws and tractors: so it can warn of dangers in real time

Nanoparticles are a sustainable weapon against soil pests
Innovation & Technology, NewsAccording to the University of California, the use of plant-derived nanoparticles can reduce the amount of pesticides used and the chances of soil contamination

Nanotechnology and nanomaterials are useful allies in soil protection
Innovation & Technology, NewsThe technological use of nanomaterials in soil stabilization, writes AZoNano journal, occurs with reduced environmental impact compared to the impact generated by the use of traditional techniques

Pesticides do not escape nanosensors. From Sweden a low-cost solution
Innovation & Technology, NewsInexpensive nanosensors can detect pesticides in orange juice, explain researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Experimentation has shown their efficacy and the possibility of massive production

Artificial intelligence challenges deforestation in Brazil
Innovation & Technology, NewsThe PrevisIA system uses artificial intelligence to rapidly analyze satellite imagery detecting critical variables that can promote deforestation. "Its predictive ability is fantastic," according to its creators