Dr Kirsti Abbott
Ant Specialist | From the Farm to the Future of Food
Most recently at TEDxSydneySalon in 2016.
About
Dr. Kirsti Abbott is an entomologist and agricultural scientist who specializes in ants and their surprising role in global food production.
As a Research Fellow at the University of New England, her pioneering work has uncovered how ants contribute to sustainable farming practices. Kirsti's TED Talks have reached millions, using humor and stories to make complex science engaging.
Her keynotes empower audiences to see the natural world with fresh eyes, finding unexpected solutions to feeding a growing planet.
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The ants that run the world
Some time ago, the yellow crazy ant was accidentally brought to Australia's Christmas Island. These ants, known for their predatory behavior, can kill organisms over 500 times their size. In this fascinating talk, find out how Dr. Kirsti Abbott and her team are studying these insects and working on ways to re-balance the Christmas Island ecosystem.
1 talk, all in 2016
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