Dr. Tarek Kapiel: AI and ML for Climate Solutions.. The Future of Environmental Sustainability

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing our planet today. As we grapple with this complex issue, it is becoming increasingly clear that we need innovative solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies to address climate change in an ethical and sustainable way. One such technology is artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The growing volumes of data…

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Dr. Tarek Kapiel: Advances in Nanotechnology and Biotechnology Are Bringing Artificial Photosynthesis Closer to Reality

Artificial photosynthesis is an innovative technology that seeks to replicate the natural process of photosynthesis in plants. The technology aims to convert solar energy, water, and carbon dioxide into sustainable fuels such as hydrogen and methanol. In this article, we will explore the recent advancements in artificial photosynthesis, the potential benefits it presents for the renewable energy…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: Farming for the Future.. How Technology Can Transform Agriculture

Agriculture and environmental science are continuously advancing through new discoveries and technologies. These improve crop yields, practices and our understanding of the environment. There is much effort to develop more sustainable farming to reduce agriculture’s impact. Research aims to meet humanity’s rising food demand while minimizing effects on resources and ecosystems. Advances span…

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Dr. Tarek Kapiel: How Date Palm Byproducts can be a Springboard for Circular Bio Economy

A new book from authors Hamed El-Mously, Mohamad Midani and Eman A. Darwish presents an innovative vision for developing circular bioeconomies by unlocking the potential of date palm byproducts as renewable, sustainable resources. “Date Palm Byproducts: A Springboard for Circular Bio Economy” a book published by Springer Singapore, demonstrates how these agricultural residues could serve as the…

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Dr. Tarek Kapiel: Role of microbiome in mitigating the consequences of climate change

Microbiome-based solutions show a lot of promise for a sustainable future. The microbiome, refers to the community of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses) associated with plants and animals, it is a collection of microorganisms that inhabit a particular environment, and it is increasingly being recognized as playing an important role in agriculture and in mitigating the consequences of…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: Role of the Egyptian Genome Project in Environmental Disease Prevention

Precision Environmental Health is a research area that helps scientists learn how interactions between the environment and genetics can affect a person’s health. The goals are to prevent disease and help individuals reduce their unique health risks from environmental exposures. Many environmental factors can influence human health and some factors, such as healthy diet and access to neighborhood…

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Dr. Tarek Kapiel: How Cellular Agriculture Systems Can Promote Food Security in Egypt

Cellular agriculture, or cellular-based meat production, is emerging as a promising alternative to industrial animal agriculture. While still an emerging field, cellular agriculture has enormous potential to help solve global food insecurity and establish a sustainable food system for future generations. Cellular agriculture, or cell-based meat, refers to the production of food products from…

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Dr. Tarek Kapiel: Regenerative agriculture a potential solution to the climate crisis

Regenerative agriculture is a farming practice that focuses on rebuilding soil health restoring, improving soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, while also reducing carbon emissions. It is a holistic approach to agriculture that aims to create a sustainable and resilient food system while also addressing climate change and focuses on rebuilding soil health and biodiversity, restoring…

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Dr. Tarek Kapiel: Bioinformatics and Climate Change: A Promising Partnership

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it requires innovative solutions from all fields of science. One such field that has the potential to make a significant impact on climate change is bioinformatics. Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and statistics to analyze biological data. It has already made significant…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: The importance of mangrove restoration projects for mitigating climate change

Mangroves are an important part of Egypt’s coastal ecosystems. A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. Mangroves are important for biodiversity, carbon storage and coastal protection. They provide a range of benefits to the environment, economy, and people of Egypt. They protect the shoreline from erosion and storms; provide habitat for fish and other…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: Science Diplomacy and the consequences of Environmental Diplomacy for addressing global environmental issues

Science diplomacy is a relatively new concept that has emerged in the 21st century. It is defined as the use of science and technology to promote international cooperation, understanding, and peace. Science diplomacy is an important tool for governments and international organizations to bridge the gap between science and policy, and to foster collaboration between countries on issues related to…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: Nanotechnology and mitigating the effects of climate change in Egypt

Nanotechnology has the potential to play a significant role in reducing the effects of climate change. Nanomaterials can be used to create more efficient energy sources, such as solar cells and fuel cells, which can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Nanomaterials can also be used to create more efficient insulation materials, which can help reduce energy…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: The Remarkable Journey of the Fabulous Swedish Botanist Vivi Laurent-Täckholm

125 years since the birth of Vivi Laurent-Täckholm the Fabulous Swedish Botanist who Loved and Spent her life Serving the Flora Egypt This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Vivi Laurent-Täckholm, the Swedish botanist, children’s book writer, and international scientific star who came to Egypt in the first half of the twentieth century and contributed to the founding of the Cairo…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: Media coverage of climate change and global warming issues in Egypt

Dr.Tarek Kapiel: Media coverage of climate change and global warming issues in Egypt

Media coverage of climate change and global warming issues has an important impact on public opinion, as it conveys scientific opinion about climate change, as global temperature measurements have recorded higher values in recent decades, and the main reason for this rise is greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities. Almost all scientific bodies of national and international standing…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: The Relationship between Environmental Education, Raising Public Awareness, and Achieving Sustainable Development in Egypt

Dr.Tarek Kapiel: The Relationship between Environmental Education, Raising Public Awareness, and Achieving Sustainable Development in Egypt

It was clear that the current development strategies are not sustainable and harm the environment, and that the main factor affecting the environment is man. Raising children’s awareness is the main way to educate the public. Given that education and training are key to raising public awareness, they are also keys to achieving sustainability. The latest research shows that raising public…

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Dr.Tarek Kapiel: The role of scientific media in raising environmental awareness in Egypt

Dr.Tarek Kapiel: The role of scientific media in raising environmental awareness in Egypt

Over the past few years, Egypt has faced many environmental challenges, especially after January 25 revolution 2011, and the rapid expansion of urban centers has taken place chaotically causing proliferation of slums, pollution and misuse of natural resources. All governorates experienced a significant increase in violations on agricultural lands. More than 350,000 cases have been recorded,…

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