agriculture, fungi, insects, leafcutter ants

Leafcutter Ants Knew How to Plant Before Humans!

In the tropical rainforests of South America, there is a group of unassuming creatures called leafcutter ants. They are extraordinary ants with “intelligence” beyond man’s imagination. Research suggests that the leafcutter ants mastered the art of agricultural planting much earlier than human beings. Experts say that these unassuming creatures hold tremendous research value. Leafcutter ants ...

Emma Lu

Leafcutter ants on a branch.

Torsion Field (Part 1)

Can we actually read with our fingers? Can we communicate with the spirit world? The short answer is: Yes! But the secret lies in something known as the “torsion field.” In 1998, in a presentation at a scientific conference on Hare Krishna Yoga in Russia, an incredible set of photographs emerged of Nirmala Srivastava, the ...

Believe It Or Not

A spiral galaxy.

Enjoying Forced Rhubarb

Forced rhubarb was a popular trend in the early 19th century, but the process is laborious, and not many people are inclined to putting the effort into producing this winter rhubarb in the English countryside. Life is a circle that often keeps repeating patterns. The adage that history repeats itself is true as every form ...

Raven Montmorency

Forced rhubarb.

Innovation: Rice Startups

Grown since 14,000 B.C., rice is a staple grain for most of the world, especially in Asia. With tech startups booming in Eastern countries, we didn’t have to wait long before some innovations surrounding rice came up. From Burma to Japan, let’s see what the creative founders have conjured to make our relationship with the ...

Raven Montmorency

Rice paddies.

Chinese Hunger for Avocados Creates Water Shortages in Chile

It has been less than a decade since avocados started getting attention from Chinese customers. But during such a short time, they have grown in popularity with the people. On the downside, the huge Chinese demand has created water issues in the South American country of Chile. Chile’s water problem In 2011, China imported just ...

Max Lu

Drought in Chile.

Agricultural Technology Is a Game Changer for the Industry

As the world population increases, so does the demand for food. To meet this need, many farmers are turning to agricultural technology to increase crop yields and make their business more efficient and profitable. The three areas at the forefront of agricultural technology include sensors, automation, and engineering. Agricultural technology This area of agricultural technology ...

Megan Nichols