Okay, I admit that is a bit sensationalistic subject line, but I wanted to have something catchy to get your attention for this story about the future of food. A group of researchers is working on new technologies that will use a “special kind of stem cells, known as pluripotent stem cells” with a “trick of genetic engineering” to help create cultured meat more effectively and cheaply. This technology is called opti-ox and is being used by Dutch startup, Meatable. The reason I share this story today, on Earth Day, because if climate change continues to impact our world like it has started to, we will need new ways to sustain ourselves, especially when it comes to food. Climate and its impact and how technology will help us navigate the future are among areas of interest for me. I will share more such stories. For now, start with this.
Future of Food
What to read this weekend
“Five Dimes.” A great whodunit. Just go read this right now. “As Sea Levels Rise, So Do Ghost Forests.” A sobering investigation into how seawater is killing trees and forests on America’s eastern coast. The accompanying photos tell an even starker story. “What Really Happens When You Become an Overnight Millionaire?” Peter Rahal, the man … Continue reading What to read this weekend