The global food system is failing large swaths of humanity who are deficient in nutrients needed for good health, and are either overweight or hungry. What we eat has become the leading cause of disease and death worldwide, surpassing deaths caused by smoking or alcohol. An estimated 11 million deaths in 2017 were attributable to...Read More

Coating seeds in silk, bacteria and sugar could help plants to grow in salty soils, researchers have revealed. Saline soil is a growing problem around the world, particularly in regions with poor quality water for irrigation, and is a serious cause for concern as many important food crops do not grow well in such conditions....Read More

A report published in Science magazine by a team of scientists claims nanomaterials are the key to widespread, affordable energy storage. “Most of the biggest problems facing the push for sustainability can all be tied back to the need for better energy storage,” says Professor Yury Gogotsi of Drexel University and lead author of the paper. “Whether it’s...Read More