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Over the past three decades, researchers have documented a shocking 75 percent decline in insect biomass, based on a long-term study in Europe published by Hallmann and others in PLOS ONE. This loss goes far beyond bees. Insects are essential for pollinating crops, feeding birds, and keeping ecosystems in balance. Without them, food systems weaken, biodiversity suffers, and entire natural cycles begin to break down. Scientists are calling this a growing ecological crisis that demands urgent global response.
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Dutch scientists have introduced “magnetoponics,” a futuristic farming method where crops grow mid-air using magnetic levitation—no soil, pots, or trays. Seeds coated with diamagnetic materials float in nutrient-rich mist, boosting sprouting by 25% while reducing infections and root stress. Powered by renewable energy and smart tech, this soil-free system could reshape urban farming, greenhouses, and even space agriculture.
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, spanning 9.4 million square kilometers, about the size of Canada.![]()
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“Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation,” underscores the critical need to equip the next generation with adaptable competencies. This strategic focus is essential for addressing the persistent challenge of youth unemployment and fostering sustainable economic growth![]()
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