Putting the carbon back: Black is the new green

Article Abstract:

Enrichment of the Earth's soil with charcoal is found to prevent global warming, reduce the need for fertilizers and greatly increase the size of turnips. Soil scientists, archeologists, geographers and anthropologists have studied terra preta, 'black land', and agreed that the Amazon's dark earths were made by the river basin's original human residents, which contained three times as much phosphorus and nitrogen, producing more vigorous crops.

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Charcoal, Gum and wood chemicals, Environmental aspects, Global warming, Soil chemistry, Turnips

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Mothers of invention?

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Studies reveal a gender gap in patenting, whereby women patent their inventions less than men, mainly due to attitude and less networks with industry. Also, women without children patent at the same rate as men, indicating that mothers in academic careers do not consider patenting important, which might exclude women scientists comparatively from business opportunities.

Patents & copyrights, Intellectual property, Women scientists, Life sciences research

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The life aquatic

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Unconventional biologist Cindy Lee Van Dover has committed her life to studying the exotic ecosystem of the deep seas. Her long and expansive career has allowed her to study the rich ecosystem found at deep-sea vents.

United States, Career choice, Marine biologists, Deep ecology, Dover, Cindy Lee Van

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