The Irish potato famine of 1845–52 resulted in more than a million deaths. Another million people were displaced, and Ireland’s population was reduced by about 25%. The cause of widespread potato rot ...

The devastating Irish potato famine triggered an "arms race" between plants and pathogens, reveals new research. A ground-breaking examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves ...

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) – While he grew up in New York, John Lahey recalls, the Irish famine was almost a taboo topic. But these days, the Quinnipiac University president and former grand marshal of the ...

This is Great Hunger, a mini-series analyzing the political decisions that have led to mass starvation in some of the most food insecure countries on Earth. Down the road from where I grew up, along ...

He’s a chip off the old block. A new dad who comes from a long line of cops and firefighters — dating back to the Irish potato famine — was promoted at an FDNY ceremony Friday along with dozens of ...

BLONZ: There have been periods in history, such as the Irish potato famine, when people had to survive with limited access to food. I follow a healthy, varied diet, with organically grown produce ...

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