In April of 2025, headlines across the world announced that the dire wolf had been brought back from extinction. This 130-150 lbs wolf species, about 25% heavier than modern-day gray wolves, had not ...

The United States government is getting closer to answering a question most shoppers haven’t yet thought to ask: What exactly are we eating and how should that be labeled? This summer, the U.S.

In a world first that challenges what we thought we knew about biology, scientists have successfully engineered animal cells that can photosynthesize. The breakthrough promises to revolutionize ...

Scientists in Japan have created hybrid plant-animal cells, essentially making animal cells that can gain energy from sunlight like plants. The breakthrough could have major benefits for growing ...

As a researcher, I still remember the discomfort I felt every time I had to sacrifice laboratory animals for an experiment.

Stephanie Gravalese is a food and beverage writer, photographer, recipe developer, and creator of the Slow Living Kitchen blog. Her writing focuses on food, farming, and craft beer industry topics.