Articles by

Matt Reynolds

The World’s Largest Fungus Collection May Unlock the Mysteries of Carbon Capture

It’s hard to miss the headliners at Kew Gardens. The botanical collection in London is home to...

Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But There’s a Catch

Cultivated meat is coming to a store near you. Well, not near you, exactly. Unless you live...

Sell Lab-Grown Meat in Alabama and You Could Go to Jail

Alabama has become the second US state to ban the sale of cultivated meat. The bill, signed...

No One Knows How Far Bird Flu Has Spread

In late March, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it had detected cases of bird flu...

The Uncomfortable Truth About the UK’s Climate Policies

Not so long ago, the UK government could brag about its climate credentials. In 2019, Prime Minister...

Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust

Over the past three years, the plant-based meat industry has experienced a major reversal in vibes. Sales...

Screen Time for Kids Is Fine! Unless It’s Not

The anti-smartphone movement is having a moment. On March 25, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill...

The Keys to a Long Life Are Sleep and a Better Diet—and Money

In one way or another, the superrich have always been trying to extend their lives. Ancient Egyptians...