April 2024 - The Four Planetary Crises

The problems that threaten our planet, how to identify them and how to prevent them. The task feels overwhelming, and it inevitably falls to science to fill the desperate need for evidence-based decision-making

Biotechnology is the use of science and technology to harness the power of living things for practical purposes. From designing drugs to developing more sustainable farming methods, biotechnology is a cornerstone of modern research. In this edition, we explore the role of biotechnology in different areas, and how it is offering solutions to some of humanity’s biggest challenges.