Arpita Bhattacharya

Arpita Bhattacharya, PhD Biological Sciences · Follow 5 min read · -- Agriculture has been the foremost sector in any economy. With an ever-growing population, means to increase productivity without compromising quality has been a challenge. The Nature article predicts the global food demand will increase from 36 to 50% between 2010 and 2050, while the population suffering from hunger would change from -91% to 8% during the same given period.

Arpita Bhattacharya, PhD Biological Sciences · Follow 7 min read · -- Recently, I was watching the Hollywood movie The Martian. In it, the hero, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon), grows potatoes using Martian soil, human waste for fertilizer, and hydrogen-powered water. It’s fascinating to imagine a world where fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains are grown in space — far from Earth’s soil, water, and atmosphere.

Peer Reviewed Through the lens of one of the fastest-growing international fandoms, this study explores everyday misinformation in the context of networked online environments. Findings show that fans experience a range of misinformation, similar to what we see in other political, health, or crisis contexts.