Durum wheat drought tolerance trials in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico, 2017. (Photo: Alfonso Cortés/CIMMYT)
Wheat constitutes 20% of all calories and protein consumed, making it a cornerstone of the human diet, according to the United Nations. However, hotter and drier weather, driven by a changing climate, threatens the global wheat supply. To address this threat, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) awarded a $5 million grant to the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to develop climate-resilient wheat. CIMMYT leads global research programs on maize and wheat, sustainable cropping systems and policies to improve farmers’ livelihoods. These activities have driven major gains in wheat variety improvement across the globe for decades; in the US alone, for example, over 50% of the wheat acreage is sown with CIMMYT-related varieties.
Marvel s 616: We review the Disney+ documentary series
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Synopsis: An anthology documentary series exploring the cultural, societal, and historical impacts of the Marvel Universe and its intersection with the everyday world. Individually, each film in this series tells a compelling story that brings to life its filmmaker s vision. Collectively, these creatively diverse films weave together a tapestry detailing how Marvel has continued to influence our lives.
Review: Documentary anthologies have been very popular in recent years. After ESPN s 30 for 30 series became a ratings hit, other networks and services have flocked to the format to entice audiences with looks at all sorts of niche elements of pop culture history. Announced earlier in the year, the new Disney+ series Marvel s 616 looks to take ESPN s approach and deliver a collection of documentaries that all take a look at one hyper-focused aspect of the iconic comic book brand. Just as a disclaimer, Mar
Christmas lights brighten dark year
Bobbie Brown’s Christmas zoo in Ashmore Crescent.
Bobbie Brown says at 73 she probably should not be climbing ladders to install the lights.
Although many traditional festive events have been cancelled due to Covid-19, the Christmas light displays around Ashmore Crescent, Warkworth, are getting bigger and better.
After some radical gardening, Brian Oakes’ home, at number 31, has more space to show off the area’s largest Christmas light and music show.
“Last year, there were more than 30,000 lights and I’ve just bought a load more this year,” he says.
It takes Brian a month to set up the annual spectacular, which is computer controlled to synchronise the lights with a music soundtrack.