Developed >20 years ago through genetic modification, 'Golden Rice' provides consumers with ability to make Vitamin A missing from many diets globally. Without VitA, infections among the young soar & estimated 100,000 children die every year as a result. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The Observer view: When modified rice could save thousands of lives, it is wrong to oppose it theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

⁦Greenpeace International⁩ not on the side of the angels here and disregarding evidence putting lives at risk. Greenpeace blocks planting of lifesaving golden rice theguardian.com/environment/ar…

🇪🇺 Urgent call to our supporters! As we approach the general election, Brexit remains a glaring omission from political discussions. Help us raise £60K by the end of May to get Europe back on the agenda! 🌍

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What is a humanist, anyway?

Our Vice President Prof Alice Roberts💙 puts it quite nicely! 👇

The timing of the election might cause problems for some, esp students coming to the end of term or those who have holidays booked (whoever they intend to vote for). The solution is to apply for a postal vote. Here’s the link to do so. Please share.

gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

If you had plans to be away when Sunak took us by surprise with his July 4 election, you should apply for a postal vote now. Deadline is not that far away. Don’t let the Tories voter suppression campaign work - go to this site now GOV.UK gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research-EIAR Nature Biotechnology Ethiopian Public Health Institute
@AAU OACPS Secretariat ICGEB Official AHRI ILRI.org Ministry of Health ETHIOPIA Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia AUDA-NEPAD AUC NEPAD/APRM KENYA SECRETARIAT
AUDA-NEPAD , AATF to Partner For Agricultural Productivity Improvement Through Utilization of Genome Editing
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By adding bacteria to our gut, removing them, or changing what we eat, we could reduce our risk of developing diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

A new research project, led by DTU National Food Institute at DTU and funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation,

The evidence from polling is clear: there is no support for tightening of visas on the graduate route. The public understand this. Time to stop the senseless self-harm to our economy and to focus on backing our national assets. #GlobalBritain theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

🎙️ THE ISLAY BOOK FESTIVAL

📚 Listen to Charlène Busalli, chair Islay Book Festival, tell us of the superb line-up of speakers & hosts at this year's event, held Thurs, 29th August - Sun, 1st September 2024

Charlène Busalli Ronnie Barbour #IslayBookFest
bylines.scot/podcast-2/

Yes absolutely excellent from Jo Johnson on some of the extraordinary value of universities to the UK and in particular to the areas surrounding the universities

Last week's aurora was truly spectacular, with sightings of the display all over the UK.

BGS geoscientists have confirmed that it was was one of the most extreme and long-lasting geomagnetic storms recorded in the last 155 years.

Find out more:
bgs.ac.uk/news/a-roaring…

This is tonight at the Glasgow Royal Concert Halls. Although, it’s not a concert and I’m not royal. A few tickets left if you fancy it. Signing books after. Aye Write

Van Gogh's paintings can come to life thanks to AI.

Spend an evening with NASA on 12 June 2024, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Scottish Space School summer school held at the University of Strathclyde.

Places are limited – REGISTER NOW to secure your place - bit.ly/44KB59G

The woman who built up Edinburgh's army of street stitchers bbc.com/news/articles/…

Fantastic to see our national study of #antimicrobial resistance in #Scotland 's #soils featured in the The Scotsman.

Study with University of Strathclyde and Newcastle University.

More: bit.ly/4afY7Gt

Where to start …. #BrexitBus perhaps?

Woman having assisted death calls for UK law change theguardian.com/society/articl…