Café Scientifique

In this video Lorna McAusland, from our School of Biological Sciences, looks at how the University of Essex has responded to the key global challenge of developing crops which use water more efficiently. Ever since Kofi Anan coined the phrase 'more crop per drop' in 2010 scientists all over the world have been seeking new and exciting methods of understanding how plants use water. Lorna explains how scientists at the University have come up with a method of selecting plants that use water more efficiently.

To find out more about our School of Biological Sciences go to: essex.ac.uk/bs/

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Café Scientifique

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Café Scientifique is a national movement encouraging informal and accessible debate about important scientific issues. Members of the University of Essex’s Faculty of Science and Engineering will discuss subjects ranging from children’s fitness to machines…


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Café Scientifique is a national movement encouraging informal and accessible debate about important scientific issues. Members of the University of Essex’s Faculty of Science and Engineering will discuss subjects ranging from children’s fitness to machines reading human minds at the informal sessions, taking place at the Minories Café.

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