Rise of precision agriculture exposes food system to new threats
Bringing advanced technologies to the ancient practice of farming could help feed the world’s growing population, but it could also open the door for people looking to disrupt the global food system.
Aug. 8, 2022 • ~7 min
DNA test kits are changing donor-conceived families
Taking a DNA test kit sounds like harmless fun but some people end up getting more than they bargained for.
Aug. 4, 2022 • ~7 min
To reduce harmful algal blooms and dead zones, the US needs a national strategy for regulating farm pollution
Nutrient pollution fouls lakes and bays with algae, killing fish and threatening public health. Progress curbing it has been slow, mainly because of farm pollution.
July 18, 2022 • ~11 min
Fertilizer prices are soaring – and that's an opportunity to promote more sustainable ways of growing crops
Farmers are contending with huge spikes in fertilizer prices. The Biden administration is paying US companies to boost synthetic fertilizer production, but there are other, more sustainable options.
June 14, 2022 • ~10 min
What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains
Treating a potentially deadly pregnancy complication gets caught up in the abortion debate. A nurse-midwife explains why it shouldn’t.
June 7, 2022 • ~5 min
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