Laura Cinti

Laura Cinti, a research fellow at the University of Southampton, is on a mission to save the world's 'loneliest' plant, Encephalartos woodii, which has no known female counterpart. She discusses the challenges of locating this ancient cycad, all while employing cutting-edge drones and AI technology. Cinti shares compelling anecdotes about the detective work involved in this quest and emphasizes the urgent need for biodiversity conservation. This intriguing conversation highlights the intersection of science and art in preserving our planet's unique flora.