#bioverse

[sustainableprosperity2]

The Double Crisis: Climate & Biodiversity | DLD Nature

[linuxgamenews]

Stardeus: Discover the Exciting New Features of Bioverse

Stardeus Bioverse update releases for the deep colony sim game on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the talented team at Kodo Linija. Available via Steam Early Access with 89% Very Positive reviews. Paradox Arc and Kodo Linija have just released a major update for Stardeus on Linux and Steam Deck. That also continues to do well via Steam Early Access. So if you haven't checked it out yet, its a great colony sim set on a broken starship. You’re the ship’s immortal AI, guiding drones and also waking up human survivors to get things running smoothly again. This new update, called Bioverse, is the biggest one since Stardeus hit Early Access in 2022. It's packed with tons of new features that crank up the game's replayability and storytelling.

Stardeus Bioverse Update

Let’s dive into what’s new in the update for Stardeus. First off, the AI system has had a major revamp. Your drones are smarter than ever, making your job as the AI more dynamic and interesting. Combat mechanics have also been beefed up, so expect more intense and strategic battles. One of the best additions is the new body part system. Now, humans, robots, and even animals have multiple body parts, each with its own stats. You can remove or replace these parts, which adds a whole new layer of strategy. But be careful—losing a crucial part can mean serious trouble or even death for your characters. Health, stats, and conditions have all been given a fresh coat of paint too. This update also means a deeper, more immersive Stardeus gameplay experience. Plus, there’s a bunch of new content to explore, including a new scenario, devices, materials, and species. It’s all about giving you more ways to play and more stories to uncover.

Here’s a quick rundown of the new features:

Revamped AI system: Smarter drones mean better gameplay.

Enhanced combat mechanics: Get ready for more strategic battles.

Body part system: Humans, robots, and animals now have multiple body parts, each with unique stats. You can swap them out, but losing a part can be deadly.

New health, stats, and conditions: The Stardeus update adds depth to your colony’s management.

A new content: A new scenario, new devices, materials, species, and more.

New trade system: Make your trading game stronger.

Twitch Integration: Streamers, this one's for you!

There’s so much to explore with the update, and it’s going to make your time with Stardeus even more engaging. Whether you’re managing your crew’s health or strategizing in combat, this update has something for everyone. Ready to jump in? Read more about everything that’s new in the Bioverse update due to start exploring this vast, procedurally generated universe. Available via Steam Early Access on Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. Priced at $19.49 USD / £17.54 / 19,49€ with the 35% discount.

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Farmers in Kisumu receive agricultural equipment's to reduce post-harvest losses.

Farmers in Kisumu and Vihiga have received post-harvest produce handling equipment to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food security. POST-HARVEST A man demonstrates how to use some of the machines that were donated by International Centre for Agriculture Research in Dry Areas. The equipment includes driers, threshers, seed cleaners and airtight glass jars for safe storage of seeds of…

[cognitivejustice]

From ancient fertilizer methods in Zimbabwe to new greenhouse technology in Somalia, farmers across the heavily agriculture-reliant African continent are looking to the past and future to respond to climate change.

Zimbabwe

A patch of green vegetables is thriving in a small garden the 65-year-old Tshuma is keeping alive with homemade organic manure and fertilizer. Previously discarded items have again become priceless.

“This is how our fathers and forefathers used to feed the earth and themselves before the introduction of chemicals and inorganic fertilizers,” Tshuma said.

He applies livestock droppings, grass, plant residue, remains of small animals, tree leaves and bark, food scraps and other biodegradable items like paper. Even the bones of animals that are dying in increasing numbers due to the drought are burned before being crushed into ash for their calcium.

Somalia

Greenhouses are changing the way some people live, with shoppers filling up carts with locally produced vegetables and traditionally nomadic pastoralists under pressure to settle down and grow crops.

“They are organic, fresh and healthy,” shopper Sucdi Hassan said in the capital, Mogadishu. “Knowing that they come from our local farms makes us feel secure.”

The greenhouses also create employment in a country where about 75% of the population is people under 30 years old, many of them jobless.

Kenya

In Kenya, a new climate-smart bean variety is bringing hope to farmers in a region that had recorded reduced rainfall in six consecutive rainy seasons.

The variety, called “Nyota” or “star” in Swahili, is the result of a collaboration between scientists from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, the Alliance of Bioversity International and research organization International Center for Tropical Agriculture.

The new bean variety is tailored for Kenya’s diverse climatic conditions. One focus is to make sure drought doesn’t kill them off before they have time to flourish.

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Other moves to traditional practices are under way. Drought-resistant millets, sorghum and legumes, staples until the early 20th century when they were overtaken by exotic white corn, have been taking up more land space in recent years.

Leaves of drought-resistant plants that were once a regular dish before being cast off as weeds are returning to dinner tables. They even appear on elite supermarket shelves and are served at classy restaurants, as are millet and sorghum.

This could create markets for the crops even beyond drought years

[paldean-ranger-brandy]

Brandy I need your opinions on hoenn's biomes as soon as physically possible

- Tea

(@pokemon-teacology)

Fortree city / route 120 number one forever!!! 🤘🤘🤘

Did you know that those massive and beautiful puddles are actually the side effect of a huge deforestation effort that cut Fortree's population nearly in half? They should not be there!

That is floodwater besties. Stop posting about it on ur pinchurinest like it's some #aesthetic natural wonder. We have been trying to reforest that area to prevent these floods but nooooo everyone on social media has to scream about how ~pretty~ it is.

Anyway that's neither here nor there. Rainforest biome of Northeastern Hoenn is number one. We have some of the most impressive bioversity in our pokemon and the REMAINING trees. Beautiful. All natural. Nature, wow 🖤

I'm also not an oceanologist or whatever, but I did one time get to try out the Union's marine equipment to help out some marine rangers and wow holy shit the ocean floor is stunning. Its basically a different type of forest, all that plant life and pokemon and the coral. Wow.

I also would be remiss if I didn't mention meteor falls. I wasn't afraid of caves back in Hoenn so I did get to see them on a couple stretch assignments. I'm even less of a...rock person than I am an ocean person so I truly have NO clue what is going on there but they are stunning and unique. Everyone say thank you to the Draconid people for saving it from Devon Corp.

Also shout out to Petalburg woods. They are also trying to recover their forest after the old growth was cut down and replaced with fast growing timber pines. Admittedly not a ton going on in that forest, comparatively, but she still deserves her flowers.

The desert, volcano, meadow, beach, and marsh lands are also all cool. They're no rainforest or ocean or massive grotto, but they are also all beautiful and unique. Hoenn 🖤

[is-solarpunk]

Solarpunk Writing Prompts #10

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Here is the source of the podcast's transcript you can read below

Solarpunk Prompt - The Chefs

Hello world. I'm Tomasino.

This is Solarpunk Prompts, a series for writers where we discuss Solarpunk, what earth.org describes as:

an unapologetically optimistic vision of the future that imagines a radically different societal and economic structure in harmony with nature.

In this series we spend each episode exploring a single Solarpunk story prompt adding some commentary, some inspirations, and some considerations.

Most importantly, we consider how that story might help us to better envision a sustainable civilization.

If this is your first time here, I'd recommend checking out our introduction episode first, where we talk about what Solarpunk is, why you should care, and why this series came into being.

Today's prompt is: "The Chefs"

A group of cooks, dietitians, and teachers are tasked with both creating and promoting well-rounded and tasty vegetarian cuisine in a world living through the culture shock of no affordable meat.

As authors, this prompt offers us a number of opportunities to bring societal questions to the forefront. We can discuss the sustainability of animal farming. Or we could bring up the ethical questions of animal based diets. And we're uniquely slated to show several sides of the issues through a story of a hopeful future dealing with a difficult situation.

But before we dive into any of that, we need to address the fact that this prompt simply doesn't work for some cultures.

As Greenpeace points out:

Plant-based eating is deeply rooted in three of the prominent religions practiced in India – Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. All these religions believe in the concept of Ahimsa, which means kindness and non-violence towards all living things.

And we may see similar practices in other areas to varying degrees, such as Israel's highest rate of veganism in the world.

The conflict in this story necessitates a community that has used meat-based diets in the past. If we shortcut the story by introducing Roti, or Chana masala, we lose our the chance to have a real message.

Let's talk about one of these key messages as it applies to Solarpunk: sustainability.

This is one of the core tenets of the Solarpunk movement, that we humans will come into balance with our environment. That means we need to find some sustainable way to feed ourselves and ensure it doesn't damage our planet in other ways.

Meat is a problem in that regard, and getting worse.

According to OurWorldInData.org:

Global demand for meat is projected to rise 50 percent between 2013 and 2050.

The first response people will jump to is, "just stop." Everyone go vegetarian and stop the animal farming.

But is that path forward universally sustainable around the world?

"Mixed systems in low- and middle-income countries, where animal production is fully linked with crop production, can actually be more environmentally sustainable," said An Notenbaert, from the Alliance of Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). "In sub-Saharan Africa, manure is a nutrient resource which maintains soil health and crop productivity; while in Europe, huge amounts of manure made available through industrialized livestock production are overfertilizing agricultural land and causing environmental problems."

Similarly, in climates like here in Iceland where farm-land is incapable of growing much human-edible produce it has been historically more sustainable to farm livestock off of the tough grasses, and live off of the food they provide.

I should note that here, as in many places around the world, that provided food is more than just the meat. Iceland's skýr, a thick, tart yogurt, is a prime example. In many cuisines around the world it could also be the skins or fat. Duck fat in southeast Asia is a big deal.

Even with that consideration, though, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) still estimates that we may need 70% more animal products by 2050 to feed the world. However, current animal systems are inadequate in supplying an increasing demand.

Whether the farming is sustainable or not, it simply won't be enough to feed us all.

And sustainability isn't the only concern. Meat production has other indirect consequences on human health.

There are many studies that show a link between animal antibiotic use and drug-resistant bacteria. Several Nordic countries limited the use of non-medical antibiotics in animals back in the 80s, and in 2006 the EU banned antibiotics for growth purposes. But abundant antibiotic use in farming continues in many places around the globe.

But what are the alternatives? Clearly giving up meat and eating plant based diets is a possibility. According to ResearchGate, 22% of the world identifies as vegetarian. But the vast majority of that number are vegetarian by necessity, either because of a health-related reason, or out of lack of access to meat. The percentage of vegetarians who follow the diet entirely by choice is only 1% of the global population.

It's doable, but not a lot of people want to do give up meat completely. What other options are available?

Well, we are seeing a rising tide of plant based meat substitutes. Also, these products require between 50 to 80% less land and water to produce and require no antibiotics.

While some embrace this new meat alternative, others stubbornly hold out. In the United States, for instance, adoption of plant based meat products has been painfully slow. As of 2021, though, 71% of US adults reported trying it at least once. And prices continue to drop as production develops. Taste improvements continue as well, which will sway more people over time.

There is another option on the near horizon though. Cell-based meat.

Cellular agriculture is just emerging, but it offers the ability to generate real meat cultures without the animals and in sterile environments. Unlike plant-based meats, cell-based meat can have the exact same qualities as animal meats. Smell, taste, composition, all the way to the cellular level. It also offers unique paths to creation using cell culturing instead of farming. That would lead to massive reductions in land use, water, energy, and emissions.

That's a lot of angles to consider for your own story. What is the state of food production in the world as your first scene begins? A meat shortage is about to strike your Solarpunk community, how will they fare?

One of my favorite parts of this prompt is a sly single word that's hanging out in there, which you may have missed.

the cooks are tasked with both creating and promoting that cuisine

This is an aspect of Solarpunk we've never explored before in this series. What place does marketing have in this future?

We know that Solarpunk is opposed to the global capitalistic world structure that we live with today, but is that the only role of marketing? What about "selling" things to the public? How do you frame the situation to help get people on board?

Our chefs not only need to create healthy, sustainable meals, but they need to help the community adopt them, even if they might not want to.

Is that too vague? Let's do the writer-thing and inject some tension by upping the stakes.

How do your chefs calm down the society which is ready to burn down their government because they can't afford meat, the staple of most cuisines and the most elemental sign of wealth worldwide? How do they make it not to seem forced (which may further agitate the crowd)? How do they communicate? Is it all together, or is it a collaborative effort? Which expert will say what?

Does the idea of an angry society intimidate you in a Solarpunk story? Shouldn't they be a peaceful community? Shouldn't they accept living in harmony with their environment?

Perhaps! Or perhaps that assumes that they are the protagonists. If the cooks, dieticians, and teachers are the protagonists then they are the ones demonstrating the path to the better future instead. Can they influence their society? Can they help them see a better future so they can attain it? Did this prompt get a little bit meta?

While we're discussing the role that aggressive communities can play in Solarpunk, we should also consider joy.

Do our protagonists need to be happy about being our shills for Solarpunk? Sure, they may be working together, and achieving some impressive goals, but that doesn't mean they have to like it.

Yes, there might be glowing and beaming vegans radiating "I was prepared for this", but the food scientist or the celebrity promoting the movement might hate it as much as everyone else. Internal dramas! That could cover a whole book on its own.

With the number of points-of-view on these topics your characters have plenty of room to shout at one another. They have ample opportunity to deal with hardship too.

Recall our second guideline for Solarpunk: Infrastructure is sexy but there are no simple solutions.

Converting a society into vegetarians has no simple solutions. It will take grit, determination, and compromise. It can be an incredibly realistic portrayal of the kinds of community discussions we are having today in the activist movements. Let tempers flare, let passions speak!

Just remember to orient them toward that better future that they're creating.

That you're creating.

Until next time, I'm Tomasino. I hope you'll join me for the next Solarpunk Prompt.

Music in this recording is in loving memory (yeongwonhi annyeong - taeyangi nae eolgul-e ibmajchum) from Global Pattern's compilation Solarpunk: A Brighter Perspective

[sanctamater]

amelia confirmed for the first character in the bioverse to have a stigmata 

[neorangichealthcare]

Top 10 Neurology Pharmaceutical Companies In India

The field of neuropsychiatry, focusing on disorders related to the nervous and psychiatric systems, is rapidly growing in India. This growth is driven by increasing neurological disorders, research and development, and substantial investments. The Indian neurology market is expanding at a CAGR of 7.6%. To cater to this demand, the Top 10 Neurology Pharmaceutical Companies In India include Neorangic Healthcare, Maksun Biotech, Aden Healthcare, Asterisk Laboratories, Stensa Lifesciences, Syndicate Life Sciences, Jabs Biotech, Gnova Biotech, Pax Healthcare, and Bioversal Remedies. These companies are renowned for providing high-quality neuropsychiatric products across the country.

[indoorverticalfarmingnews]

Heifer International and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Strengthen Partnership

Key Takeaways: Enhanced Collaboration: Heifer International, the Alliance of Bioversity International, and CIAT have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to bolster their joint efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture and alleviating hunger and poverty. Focus Areas: The partnership will focus on building resilient agrifood systems, enhancing climate-smart production, and transforming…

[findjobseasy]

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[lumiescence]

Collected Miscellany: Works in Notion

Project: Biomedical Universe 4.0

Banner & Que Card for Biomedication

Software: Adobe Photoshop 2021 & Canva

Biomedicelebration Poster

Software: Adobe Photoshop 2021 & Ibis Paint X

Bioverse 4.0 Lanyard For Staff

Software: Adobe Photoshop 2021 & Ibis Paint X

Project: International Affairs Office's Student Staff

Posters for IISMA Preparation 2024

Software: Canva

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ICAR-NBPGR New Delhi seeks Young Professional-II for chilli, beans, peas pre-breeding; apply by January 20, 2024.

New Post has been published on https://www.jobsarkari.in/icar-nbpgr-new-delhi-seeks-young-professional-ii-for-chilli-beans-peas-pre-breeding-apply-by-january-20-2024/

ICAR-NBPGR New Delhi seeks Young Professional-II for chilli, beans, peas pre-breeding; apply by January 20, 2024.

The ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) in New Delhi, India is seeking applications for a Young Professional -II (YP-II) position. This position is for a contractual basis under the Bioversity International & CIAT Alliance funded project focused on pre-breeding for genetic enhancement of chilli, beans, and peas using crop wild relatives. Interested candidates should submit their applications by January 20, 2024, via email to the project’s Principal Investigator (PI). Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for further details regarding the interview, which will be conducted virtually. The project period is from November 2021 to August 2024, or until the project’s completion. The selected candidate will receive a monthly emolument of Rs. 42,000. Essential qualifications for the position include an M.Sc. degree in Vegetable Science, Plant Breeding, Agriculture Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Plant Genetic Resources, or Life Sciences. Desirable qualifications include experience in phenotyping of vegetable crops, vegetable breeding, molecular breeding, statistical data analysis, publications in high impact journals, and proficiency in computer operations. For more information, visit the NBPGR website.

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources is inviting applications for the position of Young Professional-II (YP-II) on a contractual basis.

The position is for the project ‘Pre-breeding for genetic enhancement of chilli, beans, and peas using crop wild relatives’ funded by Bioversity International & CIAT Alliance.

Eligible candidates should send their applications along with scanned copies of original documents to the PI of the project by Jan 20, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview details, which will be conducted through virtual mode.

The project period is from Nov 2021 to Aug 2024 or till the completion of the project.

The YP-II position offers an emolument of Rs. 42,000 per month.

Essential qualification for the position is an M.Sc. degree in Vegetable Science/Plant Breeding/Agriculture Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Genetic Resources/Life Sciences.

Desirable qualifications include working experience in phenotyping of vegetable crops, vegetable breeding, molecular breeding & statistical data analysis, publications in high impact journals, and proficiency in computer operations.

ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources is Hiring

ICAR-NBPGR is inviting applications for the position of Young Professional-II (YP-II) on a contractual basis.

The position is for the project ‘Pre-breeding for genetic enhancement of chilli, beans, and peas using crop wild relatives’ funded by Bioversity International & CIAT Alliance.

Eligible candidates should send their applications along with scanned copies of original documents to the PI of the project by Jan 20, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview details, which will be conducted through virtual mode.

Project Details

The project period is from Nov 2021 to Aug 2024 or till the completion of the project.

The YP-II position offers an emolument of Rs. 42,000 per month.

Essential Qualification

M.Sc. degree in Vegetable Science/Plant Breeding/Agriculture Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Plant Genetic Resources/Life Sciences.

Desirable Qualifications

Working experience in phenotyping of vegetable crops, vegetable breeding, molecular breeding & statistical data analysis.

Publications in high impact journals.

Proficiency in computer operations (MS Office).

Application Deadline

Applications along with scanned copies of original documents should be submitted by Jan 20, 2024.

Interview Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview details.

The interview will be conducted through virtual mode.

Importance of Crop Wild Relatives

Crop wild relatives are valuable genetic resources for enhancing the traits of chilli, beans, and peas.

By utilizing crop wild relatives, genetic enhancement can be achieved for improved crop varieties.

Benefits of Pre-breeding

Pre-breeding allows for the identification and utilization of genetic variation in crop wild relatives.

It serves as a crucial step in developing improved crop varieties.

Career Development Opportunity

The YP-II position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development.

Working on a pre-breeding project can enhance skills in vegetable science, plant breeding, and molecular biology.

Conclusion

The Young Professional Position at ICAR-NBPGR for the pre-breeding project provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the genetic enhancement of chilli, beans, and peas.

Interested candidates should submit their applications before Jan 20, 2024, to be considered for the position.

Apply Now and Join ICAR-NBPGR

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the project ‘Pre-breeding for genetic enhancement of chilli, beans, and peas using crop wild relatives.’

Submit your application by Jan 20, 2024, and embark on a rewarding professional journey at ICAR-NBPGR.

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Bioverse

BOOK REVIEWBioverse: How the Cellular World Contains the Secrets to Life’s Biggest Questionsby William B. Miller Jr. 2022 About the AuthorWilliam B. Miller, Jr. M.D., is a consultant and science writer specializing on the microbiome. After a career in practicing medicine, Dr. Miller became fascinated by evolution upon seeing Sue, a T-Rex skeleton housed in the Chicago Field Museum. Since then,…

[prose2passion]

Rice plants transport methane from the flooded rice field into the atmosphere. A new paper from researchers at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT has found that it is possible to lower emissions by developing new varieties of rice. 

crikey, that's another anthropogenic contribution to climate change that I didn't know about until today.