Tag: plants
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The exotic pet food business incorporates science and technology.State and Territory
[ad_1] Marion, Illinois — Todd Goodman jokingly calls himself a “bug rancher.” But he is serious about his job. “I’m a farmer,” he said, walking around the empire he’d built. Owners of Timberline Live Pet Foods have turned their local feed business into the nation’s largest producer of exotic animal feed. And although the “livestock” ... -
Bullington Gardens Appoints New Director of Education
[ad_1] Bullington Gardens, a non-profit horticultural education center and public garden, has appointed Tracy Calla as its new director of education, effective August 1, according to a press release. Kara was selected to replace John Murphy, who retired from Brinton Gardens after 23 years, after an “extensive” research process led by Brinton Gardens leaders, Henderson ... -
Top federal health officials slam marijuana research barriers that have hindered research into opioid alternatives
[ad_1] Top federal health officials say marijuana research is “rife with hurdles,” including its continued ban under federal law. pain. Helene Langevin, director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (NCCIH), said in a blog post Tuesday that much of the federally funded research on marijuana to date has focused “only on the ... -
Part 1 | Veteran Homeschoolers Offer Encouragement and Resources for Alternative Education
[ad_1] West Bend, Wisconsin – Diane Fechter of West Bend, Wisconsin has the wisdom, the experience, and the connections when it comes to homeschooling. Homeschooling field trip to Mukwonago’s East Troy Electric Railway and Elegant Farmer, circa 1996. Photo credit: Diane Fechter Fector spent a total of 12 years (1984-1996) homeschooling his three children, Tim, ... -
The Regional Science Project ‘Park for Pollinators’ will continue until September. Here’s how to join Bio Blitz:chicago news
[ad_1] Green bees are just one pollinator Chicagoans see in their local parks. (Patti Wetley/WTTW News) The Chicago Park District participates in a nationwide community science project aimed at raising awareness of all of the bees, butterflies, beetles, moths and wasps that depend on urban green spaces for food and shelter. The “Park for Pollinators” ... -
Science news roundup: NASA will make its second attempt on Saturday to launch its first rocket to the moon.Huge ancient elephant tusk fossil found in Israel
[ad_1] Below is a summary of the current science news briefs. NASA Makes Second Attempt at First Moon Rocket Launch on Saturday NASA is aiming to make a second attempt to launch a giant next-generation lunar rocket on Saturday, September 3rd. This was five days after his first attempt to launch a spacecraft ... -
Analysis: Scientists seek to solve ozone threat to food security in Africa
[ad_1] [ABERGWYNGREGYN、ウェールズ、8 月 31 日 ロイター]- Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks her crops in one of eight small domed greenhouses set against a backdrop of Welsh hills. Potted pigeon peas and papaya planted in spring are lush and ready to bear fruit. In the greenhouse next door, the same plants look sickly and stunted. Pigeon ... -
Staff mentoring students at the University of Public Health during the summer undergraduate research program
[ad_1] Two faculty members from the College of Public Health (COPH) mentored students in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Forver and Dr. Catherine Pratt. I mentored students participating in SURP. This program provides an opportunity for undergraduates to join research teams and gain first-hand experience ...
