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Biology
Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts strawberry shelf life in real time
Graphical summary. Credit: Postharvest Biology and Technology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113189 A research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool based on non-invasive techniques to ensure optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste. According to the United Nations, 930 million tons of food was wasted globally in 2019. Reducing food waste is essential, as these losses occur at…
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Introducing a new species of hermit crab, the strawberry claw
Credit: Queensland Museum The Strawberry Crow is the first large hermit crab discovered by science, recently described by scientists at the Queensland Museum. With its distinctive deep red claws, it’s no surprise that this crab was given its scientific name, Strigopagurus fragarchela, which comes from the Latin word for “strawberry” (fragaria), which emphasizes the bright red color of its claws…
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