Wheat Domestication Was The Foundation Of Civilisation
The domestication of wheat and barley in the Fertile Crescent marked a pivotal turning point in human history. This region, encompassing parts of mod ...
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From the Past to the Future
But approximately one-third of agricultural lands have been degraded by industrial agriculture: boosting yield through ...
'Fog harvesting' could yield water for drinking and agriculture in the world's driest regions
With less annual rainfall than 1 mm per year, Chile's Atacama Desert is one of the driest places in the world. The main water ...
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We’re uncovering a radically different view of civilisation’s origins
The discovery that farming might not have been the catalyst for civilisation means we must completely rethink the timeline of ...
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Echoes of Impermanence: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations and Their Lessons for Today
Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...
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2,500-Year-Old Beer Cups Uncovered At The Cradle Of Human Civilization
Sirwan Regional ProjectBeer drinking cups being excavated at Khani Masi. Scientists have long known that beer played an ...
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Agriculture and Food Security
ADB is working with its developing member countries (DMCs) to help integrate food production, processing, marketing, and distribution to strengthen the resilience and efficiency of food and ...