A non-GMO approach to producing bigger, better wheat
Scientists induce a sugar rush in plants, getting more growth and resilience with zero genetic modification.
Jan201713
Jan20176
Investing in science-based fisheries management pays off
Researches suss out what matters most when it comes to managing fisheries.
Dec201616
Glowing crystals detect and trap heavy metals in drinking water
Scientists develop a cheap, recyclable material that selectively removes mercury and lead from drinking water.
Dec20169
The big-breasted chicken puts welfare and sustainability at odds
Though welfare concerns remain, breeders have produced a more environmentally friendly chicken.
Dec20162
The redeeming value of weeds
Leaving some milkweeds standing in cornfields can minimize yield losses from pests
Nov201628
Could more efficient photosynthesis help feed the world?
Researchers find a way to tweak carbon fixation rates to achieve higher crop yields.
Nov201618
We’re overlooking a giant piece in the global food security puzzle
A new global study makes the case for conserving rivers for the fish found there and the humans who eat them.
Nov201611
Imposter fish may be more sustainable
Consumers often get less-threatened species when they buy mislabeled fish.
Nov20164
To make forests more climate resilient, we need to let some fires burn
A 40-year experiment in letting nature take its course makes the case for an alternative approach to wildfire management.
Oct201628
The environmental impact of marijuana
The first ever systematic survey of cannabis explores America's newest, booming cash crop.
