Breadfruit Cultivation Offers Hope to Combat Global Food Insecurity
The world is facing a severe food crisis. In 2022, nearly 10% of the global population struggled with hunger, a…
Author: Iqra Aslam
Iqra Aslam is currently working as lecturer of Biochemistry. She has been awarded with “Excellent performance Award” in recognition of her services and hard work. Her main areas of research include: enzyme based biosensors and enzymatic biofuel cells development.
Bioengineered Soybeans Boost Crop Yields by Optimizing Photosynthesis
The world is facing an unprecedented food crisis. By 2030, over 840 million people could suffer from undernourishment, according to…
Fire Refugia Boost Forest Regeneration After Severe Wildfires
Wildfires have always been part of natural forest cycles, but today’s fires are different. Climate change has made them larger,…
Vapor Pressure Deficit Emerges as Key To Global Wildfire Threats To Forests
Forests around the world are burning at an alarming rate, and a new study published in Nature Communications reveals that rising atmospheric…
Ancient Ferns Uncover A Hidden ‘Stress Memory’ That Let Plants Survive Drought
Plants have thrived on land for hundreds of millions of years, and their success owes much to tiny pores called stomata (singular:…
Sacrificing Old Boreal Forests for Profit Is Rewriting Earth’s Ecosystems
Boreal forests, stretching across the northern parts of the world, are among Earth’s most vital ecosystems. Often referred to as…
Vicious Cycle of Forest Degradation: How Economic Growth Can Destroy Forests
Forests are the backbone of life on Earth, providing clean air, shelter for countless species, and livelihoods for over 1.6…
How Permafrost Thaw is Fueling Climate Chaos
Permafrost—ground that stays frozen for at least two consecutive years—is one of Earth’s most critical yet overlooked ecosystems. Covering roughly…
How Earth’s Largest Animals Built the Foundation of Agriculture
The story of how humans began farming is often told as a tale of ingenuity—of early people discovering how to…
Cholistan Canal Project For Corporate Farming Sparks Controversy In National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The debate over diverting water to Cholistan for corporate farming resurfaced in the National Assembly on Monday. A PPP…