Sarah Carroll

Deep Tech Series Vol. 8: Africa’s Emerging Deep Tech Landscape - Innovating for Sustainable Development

At a deep tech summit someone claimed Africa lacks investment potential. I disagree. The Global South is rich in #innovation, resilience & grassroots power. We may not be flashy, but we’re solving real problems with real impact. Don’t confuse modest means with limited vision.

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Which tree species fix the most carbon? Forests provide many ecosystem services, including microclimate regulation, biodiversity preservation, air and water purification, and soil protection. Together with the oceans, they are one of the tw...

"Growth conditions in some situations are sufficiently favorable for acquisitive species to grow faster than conservative ones. But the key is to ensure that species are adapted to their local environment." 🌏🧪 phys.org/news/2025-03...

Dorsal view of a five days post fertilization zebrafish larva that has been stained with acetylated alpha tubulin. Color coded for depth. Anterior to left.

Nervous system of a five-day-old zebrafish larva. Credit to Dr. Nathan Martin of @plavickilab.bsky.social. #ZebrafishZunday 🧪

Deep Tech Series Vol. 8: Africa’s Emerging Deep Tech Landscape - Innovating for Sustainable Development

At a deep tech summit someone claimed Africa lacks investment potential. I disagree. The Global South is rich in #innovation, resilience & grassroots power. We may not be flashy, but we’re solving real problems with real impact. Don’t confuse modest means with limited vision.

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Is it just me, or is the Universe giving us a sign ✌️?

Simple, and yet oh so apt 👌

This sadly has far-reaching consequences. So far, it’s a whole OCEAN far. A sad day too for medical research/ers in South Africa.

“The two most powerful weapons are patience and time.” - Tolstoy

For anyone that knows me, patience is my Achilles heel. So, I’m treating 2025 as an #experiment: adopt positive changes, kick old habits, find my new rhythm, & adjust my expectations.

In saying this, please share some good #books 🙏

This is too higher grade for climate change naysayers. Maybe communicating in emojis will make more sense to them 🤔

(tongue-in-cheek)

Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit – Dr Koh Poh Koon

Speech by the Minister of State, Ministry Of Sustainability and the Environment, at the Asia Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit on 19 November 2024, discussing the rollout of the Singapore Aquaculture Plan & it’s 5 pillars.

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Singapore Cloud Forest

#wayfarerwednesday As a plant lover, Singapore was heaven! But I digress. Importing >90% of their food, they’re esp. vulnerable to global issues. It’s making great strides in precision farming, aquaculture, & alt. protein. The recent SAP is 1 of many plans designed to support local #innovation
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I gleaned nothing new, & although it oversimplifies complex global systems, the “Buy Now!” documentary is a compelling exposé on #consumerism & corporate greed & laziness. The trickle down of responsibility to consumers is deplorable, making me wonder how meaningful change can be achieved beyond us.

Peace out 2024, it was one helluva year in so many ways!

Here’s to another solar rotation filled with exciting projects, innovation and more adventures.

Happy 2025, folks! Let’s make it count in every way possible 🚀

#innovation #biotech

Bilbo’s hole, The Shire, Hobbiton. New Zealand, circa March 2023

Ever since the 1st movie came out when I was 8 yo, it was mine & my dad’s plan to one day visit NZ & see where the #LOTR was filmed. FFW MANY years later: although he is no longer with us, the pure unadulterated joy I felt visiting Hobbiton I am sure was felt wherever he is now.
#WayfarerWednesdays

My go-to #Christmas movies:

1. Love Actually
2. The LOTR trilogy (because there’s never NOT a season for it)
3. The Grinch (obvs)
4. Elf
5. National Lampoon’s Xmas Vacation

Pretty vanilla list (mayhaps?), but I’ll happily die on this hill.

Curious to know others’ top holiday flicks - do share!

A beautiful mixed breed dog glowing in the sunshine.

How lucky am I?
A foster fail that stole my heart. Evie is the gentlest soul I’ve ever known. Whether it’s her sweet nuzzle after a long day or her goofy antics that make me laugh, she makes life infinitely better and whole.
I couldn’t imagine my life without the magic and love a dog brings.
#dogs

The largest jellyfish in the world is the Arctic giant jellyfish.

The dome size of the largest individual found was more than 2.28 metres and the tentacles were more than 36 metres long.

Mantis shrimp closeup

#FunFactFriday The mantis shrimp punches faster than a bullet. Their claws strike at speeds of 80 kmph, enough to break glass tanks. They also have the most complex eyes in the #animal kingdom, which contain 16 types of photoreceptors, compared to the 3 in humans - making them formidable predators.

Woman pitching at the Blue Bio Value pitch day 2023, Portugal.

#Throwback to BBV Pitch Day 2023, where, during the Q&A, I confidently began answering, only to declare I had a “brain fart” mid sentence.
Not my finest moment, but hey, we did eventually win people over. Proof that even the cringiest slips can’t sink good ideas!
Ever had a Q&A mishap? #startuplife

European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.

295,000 journalists from 44 countries will stop posting content on X. We are making change and the world has spoken.

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Woman facing ocean scape. Circa Feb 2024, Cape Point, South Africa.

“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” – Stephen Hawking

The year isn’t over yet—there’s still time to make waves, finish strong, and set the tone for 2025. It’s not about how you started, it’s about how you finish 🚀
#motivationmonday #inspiration

Tropical island beach riddled with Sargassum seaweed

Sargassum seaweed floating in the ocean

How do you turn a coastal nuisance into a biotech opportunity? Caribbean Sargassum blooms are being transformed into biofuels, bioplastics, and battery materials. Using engineered enzymes and salt-tolerant microbes, scientists are unlocking this untapped biomass.
#climate
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“The important thing is to never stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” - Albert Einstein 💡

You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to keep asking the right questions. Let’s make it a productive week! ✨

Happy Monday everyone! 🌊
#motivation #curiosity

If ever I wanted to feel old, this was the moment.

What happens when cutting-edge science meets sustainable seafood? From gene editing & precision nutrition, to targeted healthcare, aquaculture is where science fuels innovation.

I’m here to explore & connect with others pushing boundaries at the nexus of biotech & sustainability 🧬♻️
#biotech