Nitrogen cycle
Biogeochemical cycle by which nitrogen is converted into various chemical forms
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| 2024 |
Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide, known as 'Galaxy Gas', gained significant popularity among young people, largely driven by social media platform TikTok.
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| November 8 2023 |
Nitrous oxide
UK updated law to prohibit possession of nitrous oxide, classifying it as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
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| September 2023 |
Nitrous oxide
The UK Government announced plans to make nitrous oxide illegal by the end of the year, with potential penalties including up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine for possession.
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| August 2 2023 |
Clover
Yoshiharu Watanabe set a new world record by discovering a 63-leaf clover in Japan, surpassing all previous records for leaflet count.
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| May 2023 |
Cover crop
Cornell University's Sustainable Cropping Systems Lab released a study led by researcher Uriel Menalled, demonstrating that strategic cover crop planting can decrease weed growth by up to 99% by using phylogenetically similar crop variants.
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| 2022 |
Nitrous oxide
IPCC reported on the human perturbation of the natural nitrogen cycle, highlighting the significant role of synthetic fertilizers, manure, and fossil fuel burning in atmospheric nitrous oxide increase.
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| 2021 |
Ammonium nitrate
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia conducted experiments studying the potential of using ammonium nitrate dissolved in water for off-grid cooling systems and as a refrigerant, exploring solar energy-based water recycling methods.
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| 2021 |
Ammonium nitrate
Global production of ammonium nitrate decreased to 16.7 million tonnes, indicating a significant reduction in production over a four-year period.
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| 2020 |
Ammonium nitrate
Beirut explosion happened, a devastating incident involving ammonium nitrate that caused widespread damage.
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| 2020 |
Nitrous oxide
South Australia passed legislation to restrict nitrous oxide canister sales in response to rising concerns about recreational use and neurological health risks.
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| 2020 |
Soybean
Brazil became the world's largest soybean producer, generating 131 million tons of soybeans.
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| 2020 |
Soybean
Researchers Nataraj et al. published a study on disease-resistant soybean cultivars in India, identifying that specific cultivars can resist anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum truncatum through a combination of 2 major genes.
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| 2020 |
Soybean
World soybean production reached over 353 million tonnes, with Brazil and the United States producing 66% of the global total.
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| 2020 |
Soybean
Out of 849 soybean cultivars, 810 had some ancestry from PI 88788, 35 from Peking, and only 2 from PI 89772. SCN populations becoming virulent on PI 88788 was clearly evident.
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| 2019 |
Nitrous oxide
Human emissions of nitrous oxide had a greenhouse effect equivalent to about 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide, compared to 37 billion tonnes of actual carbon dioxide emissions.
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| 2017 |
Ammonium nitrate
Global production of ammonium nitrate estimated at 21.6 million tonnes.
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| 2017 |
Nitrous oxide
Vice documentary 'Inside The Laughing Gas Black Market' featured journalist Matt Shea investigating nitrous oxide dealers who were stealing the gas from hospitals.
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| 2017 |
Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide atmospheric concentration surpassed 330 ppb, with a growth rate of approximately 1 ppb per year.
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| 2017 |
Soybean
Qijian et al. contributed to research on soybean gene arrays, specifically related to resistance genes like Rpp1-R1 which provides resistance against the soybean rust pathogen Phakopsora pachyrhizi.
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| 2016 |
Soybean
A comprehensive review assessed the potential of soy protein and isoflavone supplements in preventing or inhibiting prostate cancer progression, concluding that existing evidence was not sufficiently robust to draw definitive conclusions.
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| 2015 |
Ammonium nitrate
Tianjin explosions in China occurred, involving ammonium nitrate and resulting in a massive industrial accident.
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| 2015 |
Soybean
Han et al. used Specific Locus Amplified Fragment Sequencing (SLAF-seq) to study soybean genetic history and domestication process. In the same year, Song et al. applied their SNP array to the USDA Soybean Germplasm Collection to obtain mapping data.
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| 2015 |
Soybean
The European Food Safety Authority conducted a scientific review concluding that isoflavone supplement intake does not affect thyroid hormone levels in postmenopausal women.
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| August 2015 |
Nitrous oxide
The Council of the London Borough of Lambeth (UK) banned the use of nitrous oxide for recreational purposes, introducing on-the-spot fines up to £1,000 for offenders.
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| 2014 |
Soybean
The patent on glyphosate-tolerant soybeans expired, potentially shifting economic benefits in the soybean industry.
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| 2013 |
Soybean
Song et al. developed an SNP array for soybean research and breeding purposes.
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| 2012 |
Soybean
Iowa State University Extension recommended 807 soybean cultivars, with only 18 having ancestry outside of PI 88788. Researchers began speculating about potential SCN populations becoming virulent on PI 88788.
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| 2011 |
Soybean
A meta-analysis was conducted examining the relationship between soy isoflavones intake and breast cancer incidence, finding a significant reduced risk in Asian populations but not in Western populations.
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| 2011 |
Soybean
European Union implements Regulation (EC) 1169/2011, mandating clear labeling of soy as one of 14 major allergens on packaged food labels, requiring distinctive typography like bold or capital letters.
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| 2010 |
Cover crop
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists conducted a study examining rye seeding rates and planting patterns, finding that higher seed density decreased weed amounts and increased cover crop production.
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| 2010 |
Soybean
A scientific review examined the effects of soy foods and isoflavone supplements on testosterone and estrogen concentrations in men, finding no significant alterations.
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| 2010 |
Soybean
Li et al. conducted a study revealing that Chinese soybean landraces have slightly higher genetic diversity compared to inbred lines.
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| 2010 |
Soybean
Genetically modified soybeans reached 93% of commercial market cultivation in the United States.
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