Prospera robot can see dying plants before farmers - Business Insider
"Prospera has designed a system that monitors crops 24-7 and can predict when they're at risk."
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FarmerDave 8yr The promise of technology like this is great, but it's such a big cost (not just money, but also time and learning) that if it doesn't work, you've lost a ton of time, and crops. I'd be curious how commercial farmers are reacting so this offering - great promise, but this 'machine learning' takes time.
Two diet drinks a day could double the risk of diabetes, study finds
telegraph.co.uk
"Two fizzy drinks a day could double the risk of diabetes - even if they are diet versions - a Swedish study has found."
Why don’t vegans eat honey? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Aine Carlin | Opinion | The Guardian
theguardian.com
"Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries"
Pepsi to Cut Sugar and Calories in Drinks in Drive to Tackle Obesity - NBC News
nbcnews.com
"PepsiCo has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks, aiming to tackle problems ranging from obesity to climate change."