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Microalgae and More: Is Algaculture Our Sustainable Saviour?
In a thought-provoking analysis, Pearl Jennings explores the potential of algaculture as a sustainable solution to escalating global demands for energy, food, and resources. Highlighting the versatility of algae and its resource efficiency, the article scrutinizes various aspects, from combating malnutrition and minimizing eutrophication to carbon sequestration and biofuel production.
Biomimicry of Aquatic Organisms in Engineering
While engineering can create outstanding products for human convenience, nature’s adaptations have been perfected over 3.8 billion years, and therefore have huge potential use as inspiration to solve human challenges. Alvina Mishra delves into the potential of mimicking underwater life, and explores the challenges of commercialising biomimetic ideas and possible ways to overcome them.
Breaking Barriers With Bitcoin
The cryptocurrency bitcoin allows secure and transparent transactions to take place, however, this comes at an environmental cost. With artwork by Esra Almaeeni, Kavya Venkatesan explores the impact of bitcoin on the SDGs and discusses the two sides to this coin.
Remembering Dr. Ida Noddack
Today we’re celebrating the life of Dr. Ida Noddack, who passed away on this day in 1978. Anne-Rosa Bilal and Nokutenda Sengwe share their insights on her life and achievements, with a video and artwork by Artist Moses Joy Onohoomhen!
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In Conversation With Yasmin Ali
Yasmin Ali is a multi award-winning chartered chemical engineer who is currently working as an Energy Innovation Project Manager in the UK’s Government Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. Our Volunteer Team recently got the chance to speak to Yasmin (via video call) about her work and achievements.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
The Earth’s land is being degraded at an alarming rate. On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Nina Khera gives an overview of the implications and how we can all help make a difference.