Tag Archives: research

Eurasian World History

Posted on February 5, 2025 by borderslynn

I have a 1978 copy of The Times Atlas of World History. I’ve taken these photos of some of its pages: I treasure this book. Its then editor was Geoffrey Barraclough, formerly Stevenson Research Professor of International History, University of … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged atlas, cartography, description, early civilisations, education, Eurasia, faith, genetics. ethnicity, international, Phoenicians, pre Christianity, research, world history | Leave a comment

Multi Hazard Catastrophe

Posted on November 30, 2024 by borderslynn

It is becoming common to have drought then flood as a repeating disaster, leaving no time for recovery or intervening built-in solutions. It is a bit late in the day, but research is appearing to analyse these dreadful events. The … Continue reading →

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Building in Resilience to Climate Catastrophe

Posted on June 24, 2024 by borderslynn

After wildfires destroyed homes across California, innovative, but expensive, intensely fire-resistant homes have been designed. Some are already in place in the still sparsely rehomed community of Paradise. These are modular, pre clad built homes and 12 month round produce … Continue reading →

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Drought tolerant plants

Posted on October 22, 2022 by borderslynn

Microbes living in and on the roots of plants keep them healthy just as the human gut microbes do. During drought conditions, plants increase the microbes which help them stay alive in drought conditions. Researchers have found they can inject … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged biology of plants, crops, drought, floods, food insecurity, genetics, global food shortage, microbes, research, rivers, seed banks, soil, threats, trade | Leave a comment