Root nodules of legumes such as soybeans help fix nitrogen into the soil. Lidiane Miotto/Shutterstock Sebastian Schornack, University of Cambridge From lentils to chickpeas, and even the humble baked bean, pulses are perhaps best known as an alternative, plant-based source … Continue reading
Erni / shutterstock Natalie Duffus, University of Oxford and Sophus zu Ermgassen, University of Oxford England’s new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments – everything from a few houses to large solar farms … Continue reading
Neven S. Fučkar, University of St Andrews Earlier this year, the UK’s weather and climate service, the Met Office, announced average global temperatures in 2023 were 1.46°C above pre-industrial levels. This made it the hottest year on record, 0.17°C higher … Continue reading
Allgord/Shutterstock Dhanapal Govindarajulu, University of Manchester Imagine making one change to a farm field so that as well as producing food, it also generated building materials, fuel and fodder. At the same time, this change would nourish the health of … Continue reading
Research has found that hills and rainy weather are not posing barriers for people wanting to explore rural tourist areas using e-bikes. Paddy Morton/Shutterstock Ian Philips, University of Leeds I first rode an e-bike after a day out exploring the … Continue reading
