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Scientist in a mask, examining a locust in a perspex container at the Anti-Locust
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Scientist in a mask, examining a locust in a perspex container at the Anti-Locust
Scientist in a mask, examining a locust in a perspex container at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC), an independent research institute set up by the UK government in 1945. The Centres primary aim was the coordination of international research and cooperation in locust control, in the face of the threat from locusts to overseas agriculture. Date: circa late 1960s
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This evocative image captures the intense focus of a scientist at the Anti-Locust Research Centre (ALRC) in London during the late 1960s. The scientist, clad in a white lab coat and wearing a protective mask, carefully examines a locust contained within a transparent perspex container. The ALRC, an independent research institute established by the UK government in 1945, was dedicated to the coordination of international research and cooperation in locust control. With the threat of locust infestations looming over overseas agriculture, the Centre played a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge and developing effective strategies to combat these destructive pests. The scientist's meticulous analysis of the locust, combined with the advanced equipment and sterile lab environment, underscores the importance of scientific research in addressing global agricultural challenges. The ALRC's efforts contributed significantly to the international community's ability to mitigate the devastating impact of locust swarms on crops and food security.
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