National Olive Gala 2024: Celebrating Pakistan’s Olive Potential

Pakistan National Olive Gala held on Dec 13-14, 2024 in Islamabad. Photo: everymansci.com

Pakistan may not yet be synonymous with olive oil, but the country is quietly experiencing an olive boom that could redefine its agricultural landscape. With an increasing number of small-scale farmers, entrepreneurs, and marketers venturing into olive production, the nation is taking significant strides toward reducing its reliance on imported edible oils. For a country … Read more

Advances in Investigating Plant Communication Through Sound

Plants are capable of emitting ultrasonic sounds when they are stressed, according to a recent study. These high-frequency noises, which are outside the range of human hearing, serve as a form of communication by informing other organisms about the plant’s distress. Evolutionary biologist Lilach Hadany from Tel Aviv University explains that even in a quiet … Read more