Category: Blog
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The ancient genius of drylands
Written by – Mudit Joshi Drylands don’t often make headlines. They’re not lush like rainforests or dramatic like melting glaciers. But behind their cracked soils lies one of the most surprising biological stories. Drylands cover over 40% of the planet’s land surface, across six continents, and quietly support more than two billion people. Despite limited…
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A week full of learnings: AGRI-DRY Summer School at the University of Salento
Written by – Sara Krubeck A magnificent week (April 7 to 11, 2025) of field trips, scientific training, and lively discussions in southern Italy is over, and I’m excited to share with you our group experience! I am Sara Krubeck, archaeologist, archaeobotanist and currently a doctoral candidate in the international AGRI-DRY doctoral network. Together with…
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From the Sahara to Sahel: tracing human adaptation through time
Written by – Sara Scaglia Hello everyone! I am Sara Scaglia, an Italian archaeologist with a major in archaeobotany. In my life, I lived in Italy, Sweden, and Germany in pursuit of having as extensive an understanding as possible of both field (research and commercial excavations) and lab work. I am currently one of the…
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