Author name: Paul Laurent

In the heart of Iran, researchers are unlocking the secrets of one of the world’s first antibiotics, penicillin, with implications that could reshape the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At the University of Sari Agricultural Sciences and

In the heart of Tehran, a groundbreaking discovery is set to revolutionize the date palm industry, with implications that stretch far beyond the orchards of the Middle East. Researchers at the Islamic Azad University have developed a novel, 2,4-D-fre

In the heart of South Africa, a group of young scientists are challenging the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the energy sector. Their mission? To spark real change by the time the world marks the 40th anniversary of the Rio

In the heart of Morocco, a quiet revolution is brewing in the fields of Taoujdate and Afourare. Here, scientists are not just growing sesame seeds; they are cultivating the future of drought-resilient crops, a critical need in an era of escalating cl

In the heart of South Africa’s banana-growing regions, a silent enemy lurks beneath the soil, threatening the very roots of the country’s banana industry. Fusarium wilt, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc), is a formidable foe

In the heart of Tamil Nadu, a silent crisis is brewing beneath the surface. As the sun beats down on the semi-arid landscapes of Ariyalur District, the quality of groundwater, a lifeline for both agriculture and residential use, is under threat. A re

In the vast, interconnected web of Earth’s ecosystems, the humble sediment lurking beneath our seas and marshes plays a pivotal role in the global carbon cycle. A groundbreaking dataset, EURO-CARBON, is shedding new light on the organic carbon stored

In the heart of South Africa, a silent battle is raging beneath the surface of avocado orchards. The enemy? A stealthy pathogen called Dematophora necatrix, the culprit behind white root rot (WRR), a disease that’s been wreaking havoc on avocado tree

In the heart of China, researchers are unraveling the genetic secrets of a hardy crop that could revolutionize how we approach heavy metal pollution, particularly in areas crucial for energy production. Md Rafat Al Foysal, a dedicated researcher at Z

In the heart of China, researchers are unraveling the genetic mysteries of dairy cow health, with implications that could revolutionize the agricultural industry. Junxing Zhang, a leading geneticist from the Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and C