The world is on the brink of a global food emergency on a scale unseen for more than half a century as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to
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In 2015, 193 countries committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a so-called blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The goals address various
Bangladesh is set to become the first country to approve golden rice. But will the potentially life-saving transgenic crop face yet more regulatory hurdles? Golden rice was developed almost two
Scientists have developed a new tool for combating malnutrition in developing nations: biocompatible polymer-coated vitamins that can fortify staple grains with essential micronutrients. A new study published on 14 November
Half of the 5.4 million deaths of children under five in 2017 were attributed to differences in child death rates within and across countries, according to a study published on
Feeding severely malnourished infants a diet rich in bananas, chickpeas and peanuts may boost healthy gut bacteria and help children grow, according to two studies published on 12 July in
According to a new paper published on 22 April in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, global warming may increase global inequality (1). In fact, the new findings seem
Is there a link between socioeconomic status and genes? And what influence do environmental factors and genetics have on health and life outcomes? A new study published on 8 April