Robotic Bees Could Support Vertical Farms Today and Astronauts Tomorrow
The buzzy industry of robotic pollinators is setting its sights on indoor farms for urban—and extraterrestrial—environments
Agriculture
Lab-Grown Meat Approved for Sale: What You Need to Know
Cultured meat, grown from real animal cells, will soon be available in restaurants in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
More Frequent Dust Storms Could Be in Our Future
A combination of climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices could lead to Dust Bowl–like conditions
More than a Quarter of a Billion People Went Hungry in 2022
The number of people facing acute food insecurity shot up for the fourth year in a row in 2022
How to Stop Your Jack-o’-Lantern from Rotting
Prevent your jack-o’-lantern from turning into moldy, maggoty mush before Halloween
This Shrub Could Supply Rubber, Insect Repellent and Glue
Researchers and tire companies hope drought-tolerant guayule can provide a sustainable economic boost to the water-stressed Southwest
Putting Cows in Forests Could Prevent Heat-Related Losses
Researchers say Indigenous “silvopasture” practices of raising livestock in naturally forested areas could be a critical tool to protect cows from climate change
Designer Crops of the Future Must Be Better Tailored for Women in Agriculture
Nutrition levels and taste should be considered along with traits such as higher yields
What Did COVID Teach Us about Preparing for a Plant Pandemic?
The question is not whether we’ll experience such an event; it’s whether we’ll be ready when it strikes
Insects Are Dying Off Because of Climate Change and Farming
Tropical regions show the greatest risk for insect declines
Responses to Rising Hunger Could Threaten Climate Goals
European policy makers are considering easing environmental protection measures to allow for increased crop production
War in Ukraine and Climate Change Could Combine to Create a Food Crisis
Russia’s invasion is halting the delivery of wheat to areas suffering from drought and other climate impacts