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Q&A with CIFOR-ICRAF bioenergy research scientist Mary Njenga

  Burning of leaf litter and branches is killing trees in Nairobi, say researchers. Instead, invest in a circular bioeconomy. Written by Mary Njenga and Ruth Mendum Nairobi’s luxury neighbourhoods enjoy the presence of beautiful trees that are home to many animals including monkeys and birds that keep people entertained. In hot, dry weather, trees provide shade and, at all times of the year, absorb the sounds of traffic. From the comfort of their homes, people watch monkeys pick fruits such ...

Alliance provides platform for faculty, graduate students to solve global issues Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences has joined the Global Challenges University Alliance 2030, a network of more than 15 universities worldwide that have a shared vision of contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Image: Pexels Alliance provides platform for faculty, graduate students to solve global issues Amy Duke February 24, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In support of its mi...

Women take longer to finish their PhD studies, publish less Women need an additional six months to finish their PhDs and have one less paper accepted for publication during their doctoral studies, compared with their male counterparts, according to the findings of a peer-reviewed paper published in the open access journal PLOS ONE. As in other regions, women’s representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has grown over time in Africa. Still, only 30% of STEM rese...