Dogs help discover 2 new kinds of truffle

"This study shows that there are still undiscovered truffles right under our nose, so to speak..."

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~7 min

Fungus is spreading to blueberries around the globe

A new study pinpoints the worldwide spread of a fungus that taints blueberry plants with powdery mildew.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~6 min


Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets

The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 21, 2025 ~11 min

Regeneratively farmed is the new buzz label on supermarket shelves – but what does it actually mean?

While regenerative agriculture might seem like a pioneering new approach, this term isn’t new. Here’s how it differs from organic.

Brian Reid, Professor of Soil Science, University of East Anglia • conversation
Jan. 21, 2025 ~9 min

Five climate change stories to keep an eye on this year

A court ruling, a climate summit, and a potentially unstoppable transition.

Will de Freitas, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
Jan. 9, 2025 ~8 min

How much energy does it take to get meat on your table?

Animal products were responsible for almost 60% of the energy footprint of agriculture worldwide in the period from 2015-2019, research finds.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology • futurity
Jan. 7, 2025 ~7 min

What if every pet was vegan? Here’s how much it would help the planet

If every dog ate a vegan diet, it would prevent the equivalent of the UK’s annual CO₂ emissions.

Andrew Knight, Adjunct Professor (Animal Welfare), Murdoch University and Griffith University, Visiting Lecturer, University of Winchester • conversation
Dec. 30, 2024 ~7 min

How ‘sad’ bananas could help tackle food waste

There’s a whole bunch of reasons to buy single bananas.

Lisa Eckmann, Assistant Professor in Marketing, University of Bath • conversation
Dec. 30, 2024 ~5 min


What if you could rank food by ‘healthiness’ as you shopped? Nutrient profiling systems use algorithms to simplify picking healthy groceries

Nutrition Facts labels provide useful information about how nutritious a food is, but can be overwhelming. A single score could help make healthy grocery shopping more approachable.

Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Dec. 26, 2024 ~10 min

Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers

Rising carbon dioxide levels in the air are making plants grow larger and faster, but diluting their nutritional content. This could threaten the health of herbivores worldwide.

Ellen Welti, Research Ecologist, Great Plains Science Program, Smithsonian Institution • conversation
Dec. 20, 2024 ~9 min

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