Science

Animal Welfare Economics

Meet the Economists Trying to Put a Price on Animal Suffering

Farm animal suffering is a hidden cost of cheap meat. Exactly how much is it worth?

Neuralink Can Start Human Trials After 1500 Animal Deaths
In Wake of Animal Testing Scandal, Elon Musk’s Neuralink Nabs FDA Approval
bees
Which Insects Are Most Intelligent
Why Do Some Critics Call It Lab-Grown Meat?
Why Do Some Critics Still Call It Lab-Grown Meat?
pigs
Top 12 Most Intelligent Animals in the World

Technology

Why Do Some Critics Call It Lab-Grown Meat?
Why Do Some Critics Still Call It Lab-Grown Meat?
How Do Pesticides Work?
How Do Pesticides Work?
digital pets
Pets in the Metaverse: Can Technology Put an End to Overflowing Animal Shelters?
upside foods chicken
Cultivated Meat Gains Ground in Hyper-Competitive Industry
vegan women
Meet the Women Shaping the Future of Food Tech

Sentience

bees
Which Insects Are Most Intelligent
pigs
Top 12 Most Intelligent Animals in the World
Fish pass the mirror test, according to science
Fish Pass the Mirror Test. Here’s What That Means.
pig intelligence
New Study: How We Misjudge Animal Intelligence
fish feel pain
Wild Fish Feel Pain — But They Have No Welfare Protections

Research

Animal Welfare Economics
Meet the Economists Trying to Put a Price on Animal Suffering
Neuralink Can Start Human Trials After 1500 Animal Deaths
In Wake of Animal Testing Scandal, Elon Musk’s Neuralink Nabs FDA Approval
antibiotic resistant gene identified in feedlot water
Antibiotic Resistant Gene Found In Feedlot Water  
new study finds messages that highlight civic action and evolving together resonate
‘Eat Less Meat’ Doesn’t Work. Try This Instead.
Elephants Are Climate Warriors
Forest Elephants Are the Ultimate Climate Warriors, According to Science

Breakthroughs

Soil microbiome study
The Earth Has a Microbiome — And It Needs Help
pig prop 12
Researchers Develop New Technology to Read Pigs’ Emotions
carne de laboratório
Clean Meat: The Logical Solution to End Factory Farming

Latest Updates

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Wait… Bees Can Count?

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The Challenges and Promise of Clean Meat

The Good Food Conference in Berkeley, organized by the industry powerhouse Good Food Institute, gathered hundreds of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, media and other industry people into the packed two-day event.

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The Impossible Burger Is Possible, Says FDA

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How to Spot A Happy Horse

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Sheep Remember Your Face. How Smart Are They?

The process of remembering and forgetting in humans works the same way. It’s face specific.