BEIJING -- Chinese scientists have developed the world's first original biopesticide molecule targeting chitin biological processes, making a significant advancement in the green development of the pesticide industry. These inhibitors are highly effective in preventing and controlling various major crop fungal diseases, said Yang Qing, a professor with the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. "The transition …
CNN — If we make it to Mars, we’re not going to be able to bring everything humankind needs to stay for an extended period of time – or to construct colonies on the red planet. In order to build shelters and manufacture tools, astronauts may only need to bring one key ingredient – with minerals in the lifeless Martian …