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Is There Such Thing as Good Meat?
In her new book, journalist Chloe Sorvino exposes the monopolies, environmental destruction and human cost woven into the meat industry today and asks: Is there a better way?
Where Has All the Mustard Gone?
Environmental instability, global politics and increased costs are contributing to mustard’s disappearance from store shelves.
To Stop New Viruses Infecting Humans, We Must Protect Bat Habitat
When bat habitats are destroyed, the animals find new places to roost, putting them into closer contact with humans and livestock.
The Great (Sticker Shock) Thanksgiving
This year, birds are smaller, more expensive and in short supply.
Egg Whites Could be the Key to Cleaning Our Oceans
A new study found that the breakfast staple can effectively filter microplastics from water.
Could Dissolvable Cranberry Film Replace Plastic Packaging Someday?
The technology to use biodegradable film in place of some plastic or paper packaging is there, say researchers. But first, the industry needs to get on board.
It’s Another Less-Than-Fruitful Year for Cranberries
The Thanksgiving staple may be in short supply this year.
Turn Your Backyard Into a Snack Yard With Edible Landscapes
Landscapers are making private and public spaces more useful, and planting edible alternatives to traditional plants.
Scientists Get to the Core of the Honeycrisp Apple
Cornell University researchers have successfully mapped 97 percent of the apple’s genome, a boon for breeders working on future varieties.
