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Tiny NZ Plant Radula Marginata Offers Big Hope for Pain Relief
A tiny native plant tucked away in New Zealand's wilderness could hold the key to relieving chronic pain and inflammation. Known as Radula m
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Kiwi Vegetable Growers to Harness Geothermal Energy for Sustainable Greenhouse Heating
New Zealand's vegetable producers are poised to embrace geothermal energy to transform greenhouse and vertical farming operations, moving aw
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Why a Biofuel Boom Could Benefit a Tiny Kiwi Tourist Town and Create a Centre for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
#earthhack Rotorua, famed for its geothermal landscapes, could become a global hub for sustainable biofuel innovation and it has the backing
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Swiss Scientists Make Electric Fungi Bio-Battery
Swiss scientists have achieved an extraordinary feat by creating glow-in-the-dark bio-battery using the natural luminescence of fungi. This
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Is Duckweed the Protein of 2025?
While duckweed, scientifically known as Lemna, might seem like just 'green floaty stuff' on a pond, this tiny aquatic plant is quietly posit
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Sauce With the Latest Fashion - Tomato Leather Takes Root in Sustainable Style
#earthhack In a delicious twist on eco-friendly fashion, tomato leather is emerging as the latest sustainable alternative to traditional ani
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Sweet Season as Record Gisborne Sunshine Brings LeaderBrand Watermelons to Stores Early
Gisborne's record-breaking sunshine during spring and December has led to an early harvest of LeaderBrand watermelons, now arriving in super
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Veganuary 2025 - A Global Surge in Plant-Based Living
As the new year unfolds, millions worldwide are embracing Veganuary 2025, the annual challenge encouraging individuals to adopt a vegan life
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From Engines to Enoki & Why Hyundai is Betting Big on Mushrooms in the UK
When you think of Hyundai, you probably picture electric cars or futuristic hydrogen-powered vehicles. But mushrooms? Probably not. Yet, the
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Top 10 Future Food Trends for 2025 & How Emotion is Shaping Everything from AI Chefs to 'Swicy' Snacks
Food emotions are not only real but are becoming one of the most influential drivers behind food choices. As we peer into 2025's top 10 futu
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Japan’s Groundbreaking Biodegradable Plastic Is A Game-Changer for Planet Earth
#earthhack In a highly innovative breakthrough, scientists from Japan's RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science have developed a revolution
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New Zealand Risks a ‘Race to the Bottom’ as Urgent Action Needed to Save $40 Billion Primary Exports
New Zealand’s $40 billion primary exports of meat and dairy products is at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges demanding immediat
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