The view from above: a drone’s perspective on the world

The view from above: a drone’s perspective on the world

The view from above: a drone’s perspective on the world Drones are used increasingly by amateur photographers, which is why Dr Elisa Serafinelli and Dr Lauren Alex O’Hagan, at the University of Sheffield in the UK, are exploring whether and how drone visuals are...
Can plants avert the climate crisis?

Can plants avert the climate crisis?

Can plants avert the climate crisis? Grow plants, burn them for energy, then bury the carbon deep underground. This is the principle behind biomass energy with carbon capture and storage, but how effective can it be in the real world? Dr Astley Hastings, from the...
Experience, grow and learn to be a horticulturalist

Experience, grow and learn to be a horticulturalist

Experience, grow and learn to be a horticulturalist Odile Huchette, from the NC A&T State University in Greensboro, USA, has developed the Urban Food Platform, a thriving educational space that enables students to put scientific learning into practice and trains...