Every year, painted lady butterflies born in Europe embark south on an epic journey to Africa. Now, researchers know exactly where on the continent these long-haul travelers spend their winter…
Category: Life
Foodtech start-up ChickP shares functional potential of plant-based cheese analogues
More than two years ago, the company started commercial production of its 90% chickpea isolate, which “can be the next-gen of plant-based protein to replace animal protein,” Levy said. ChickP has shown…
Dairy-Free Products Drive the Plant-Based Category, But They Have A Retention Problem, Survey Finds
3 Mins Read A new report finds that while the demand for dairy-free options continues to rise, consumers aren’t sold on the options. More than 80 percent of consumers surveyed…
This sea cucumber shoots sticky tubes out of its butt. Its genes hint at how
Some lizards shed their still-wriggling tails to distract predators, but sea cucumbers take this sort of strategy to the next level. Some startled sea cucumbers shoot a silky — and…
The Journey Of Water, From Resource To Source Of Multiple Values
At the end of March, the United Nations held its first Conference on Water in nearly a half century. Its location—New York City—provided a compelling geography to learn from the…
Scottsdale company joins Humane Society for a plant-based culinary workshop
With meat and dairy alternatives rising in popularity, Southwest Foodservice Excellence, a national food service management company that specializes in K-12 nutrition, has collaborated with the Humane Society of the…
Traditional protein giant Americana sees plant-based opportunity in Middle East
Americana is one of the largest food brands in the region alongside other big names such as Agthia and Baladna, and is one of the best-known there for its animal…
The food we eat and its impact on climate change
How we grow food, consume it and waste it may play a big role in whether the world can avert a climate catastrophe, environmentalists and climate change analysts say. One…
Troubling news for monarch butterfly populations | Stories
The Eastern migratory monarch butterfly is at risk: new reports show a sharp population decline and a loss of habitat in the forests where they winter each year. In just…
How community and Indigenous efforts contribute to protecting our oceans | Stories
Clearly, change is needed to protect our ocean’s incredible wildlife, but we also need to ensure that such protection doesn’t cut off access to the ocean’s many varied resources for…
