Tag: Cacao, Chocolate, crops, Earth News, Food News, food supply, mealybugs, Trees, Viruses
A devastating tree virus is threatening the world’s chocolate supply. Scientists are using math to stop it
Jun 06, 2024
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Chocolate, the beloved treat that brings joy to millions, is facing a world-changing threat. A rapidly spreading...
Mysteries of the Carrington Event, the largest solar superstorm in modern times, unraveled by tree rings
May 14, 2024
HELSINKI, Finland — In the annals of astronomy, few events have captured the imagination quite like the Carrington Event of 1859....
Insect infestations threaten forests, crops and cattle around the globe
Mar 03, 2021
Forests and farms around the globe are fighting another crisis: insect infestations. The recent outbreaks of beetles, spotted...
Treetop Dreams: Top Places to Sleep Among the Trees
Sep 03, 2014
If you’re not afraid of heights and want to spend the night in a place where it’s a good bet that few of your friends have...