Environment

No Catastrophe Too Small

The emerging field of disaster microbiology builds on the fact that human…

Move Over Darwin! Here Come the Facilitation Effects

Survival in extreme environments hinges on…

How to Make Coffee Without the Beans

“Beanless coffee” is making its way to store shelves, but will…

The Unnatural Evolution of the Galápagos Islands

Humans are forever altering these mythical islands…

This Startup Wants to Grow Rice in the Ocean

Using CRISPR to activate ancient genes, Alora’s plan…

Rewilding Is Good for the Environment — but It’s Good for You, Too

Adopting a “back to nature”…

Perspective: Why Nuclear Power is Good for Public Health

Get Up to Speed On the State of Eco-Fashion

The race is on to bioengineer carbon-neutral, recyclable…

Plastic-Eating Microbes to the Rescue?

Nature breaks everything down — eventually. It’s time to…

The “Clean Meat” Industry Has a Dirty Little Secret

Manufactured meat may be safer and better — but…