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Rural Filipinos have cut their dependence on firewood by using cost effective rice hull stoves

MUCH controversy later, EU countries have finally agreed upon rules to allow the sales of genetically engineered products. While food companies are naturally relieved at the outcome, the Eu

At a recent workshop on food processing technologies, African specialists felt they have found a way out of the serialised food crisis

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An artificial mouth to show how essential aroma is in relishing food

BIOTECH: Yet another drug company in the US has linked its lot with a biotech firm in a bid to expand its product line. Schering Plough Corp has forged a deal with COR Therapeutics Inc,

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