Cavendish was a great success, saving the banana industry and spreading it around the globe for the next five decades. 99% of exports and almost half the total production in the world are Cavendish
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Faith-based “violence interrupters” stop gang shootings by promising redemption to at-risk youth, not jail timeFaith-based “violence interrupters” stop gang shootings by promising redemption to at-risk youth, not jail time
The body count is increasing. Columbus, Ohio, where I study and teach violence reduction, had 13 homicides during the first 26 days in July, as per police data. This is 46% more than
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While the selection of artists for Venice is a much more subjective process than the selection of athletes for the Olympics, both see each nation put forward its “best” practitioners
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We are plant scientists and co-founders of Let’s Botanize. This educational nonprofit uses plants to teach ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. In recent years, we’ve seen a plant boom and a surge in the number
Why we all should learn to love stinging NettlesWhy we all should learn to love stinging Nettles
Let’s begin with the basics. Nettles can colonize bare or disturbed ground. The seeds of nettles can remain dormant for up to five years. The rhizomatous roots (which are interconnected) that
The forgotten German botanist who brought 200,000 Australian plantsThe forgotten German botanist who brought 200,000 Australian plants
Despite his unusually long sojourn collecting in Western Australia, Preiss has been largely forgotten – unlike his contemporary, the naturalist and explorer Ludwig Leichhardt (1813–1848), well known for his work in northern
Study sheds light on experiences of Malawian, Zimbabwean migrantsStudy sheds light on experiences of Malawian, Zimbabwean migrants
In the debates on domestic workers’ experiences at work and their relationships with employers, men are often left out. Domestic work is traditionally associated with femininity. Although women have traditionally been
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The majority of food waste is currently disposed of in red bins, which are mixed wastes destined for landfills. By 2030, all residents of New South Wales, Victoria, and metropolitan residents of
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They are widely known. These problems are frequently reported in the media. What’s missing is the discussion about how they were created. It is not by chance that there are