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Amino acids are vital for brain function, influencing neurotransmitter production, cognitive performance, and mental health, especially in well-planned plant-based diets. Read more
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Microplastics are released from everyday items like disposable cups, posing health risks such as inflammation and toxicity. Studies show significant… Read more
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Sodium is a crucial mineral for fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction, yet it receives less attention in plant-based… Read more
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Tiamat Sciences, a biotech company founded in 2019, aims to transform plant molecular farming by producing recombinant proteins cost-effectively. Utilizing… Read more
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A Japanese team has developed a groundbreaking plastic-like material that dissolves completely in seawater within 2-3 hours, leaving no microplastics… Read more
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Plant-based diets offer numerous health benefits but often overlook essential trace minerals, which are critical for metabolism, immunity, and overall… Read more
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Magnesium is vital for human health, essential for numerous bodily functions including energy production, nerve function, and bone health. Many… Read more
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Whole-food diets focus on unprocessed, plant-based nutrition, but soil quality greatly impacts food nutrient density. Modern agricultural practices lead to… Read more
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Savor, a food tech company, is creating a cow-free butter alternative using a thermochemical process that synthesizes fats from carbon… Read more
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MetaTexture offers a plant-based egg alternative, SweetEgg, addressing concerns with conventional egg production, such as cost volatility, health risks, and… Read more
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Methods
- Weekly field observations along fixed routes.
- Short interviews using a consistent guide.
- Sensor readings checked at the start of each session.
- Cleaning decisions documented as a changelog.
- Processing: normalized timestamps; flagged gaps; spot-checked outliers.
- Limits: some missing intervals during battery replacement.
Data & Ethics
Data
Upon request, sensitive locations have been removed from the public files. License: CC BY 4.0 for shared materials.
Ethics
Consent protocols used where applicable.
Contact
fieldnoteslab@ucc.ie
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