Cape Town, South Africa—On a hillside 20 minutes from central Cape Town sits a colossal monument to Cecil Rhodes, the late–19th century mining magnate, prime minister of the British Cape Colony, and founder of the territory of Rhodesia, in what is now Zimbabwe and Zambia. Resembling a Greek temple, the tribute to British imperialism has fallen out of favor in postapartheid South Africa, and Rhodes...
Snyders' Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes her significant contributions in both plant science and social justice. Her work on the revival of dried plants, as well as her advocacy for marginalized communities, demonstrates a unique fusion of scientific curiosity and humanitarian compassion. Snyders' personal journey—overcoming alcoholism and embracing her identity as a gay woman—informs her commitment to creating a safe space for others. The biostimulant project is poised to improve the live...