The Birth of the Nitroplast
Angelina Scherbakova reports on the discovery of a new organelle, the nitroplast, which is responsible for nitrogen fixation.
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Chickpeas and Moondust—a step into the beyond
Lily Massey reports that modifications to lunar soil render it able to grow crops, which may be the first step for human life on the moon.
The unintended consequences of scientific innovation on food
Doris Vidas explores how the scientific agricultural revolution has been invaluable in feeding the growing population, but at a cost.
Filtering flavours: The science and future behind your cup of coffee
Titas Radzevicius explores the science behind coffee, and how innovative technology may improve the industry.
Fixing the nitrogen crisis: The search for sustainable fertilisers
Matthew Campbell examines the nitrogen crisis in agriculture, its environmental impact, and explores microbial solutions for sustainability.
Phosphogeddon: Our planet’s phosphate crisis
Olivia Allen discusses the current state of phosphate in the world and calls for more responsible use of this precious resource.
Are microbiomes worth the hype?
More holistic and interdisciplinary attention is needed for microbiome research to live up to its hype, argues Isabel Williams.
Self-cloning rice—the holy grail of agriculture?
Lola Bell reports on a lecture by Professor Venkatesan Sundaresan on the ability to create self-cloning rice to tackle growing food demands.
Diseases in the Jungle: How Habitat Destruction Could Lead To Future Pandemics
Video Credit: Andrea Vale As the number of vaccinated people steadily increases, it seems that each day brings us closer to a return to some sense of normality. However, as unprecedented as the current COVID-19 pandemic has been, it is by no means the first disease to wreak havoc upon humanity and, if we fail…
The deep, dark secret of the algal chloroplast- Oxbridge Varsity Sci Symposium
Talk Summary by Barbara Walkowiak The basics of photosynthesis, or why getting your own food is always challenging In times of climate change and rising global population, sustainable and efficient food production is of vital importance. The secret to improving crop yields may lie in the algal chloroplast, as powerfully described by Ella Catherall in…
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