Food

A new book considers how past innovations transformed our food systems.

Will fears of climate change cause Great Britain to loosen its restrictions on genetically edited crops?

Blasting grapevines into space could help the wine industry survive climate change.

Hunger, profits, and Atoms For Peace have driven attempts to alter crops with radiation, chemicals, and genetic manipulation.

Could a new chemical test that quantifies off flavors transform the chocolate industry?

We’re more than a decade into the alt-protein revolution. Will meatless beef ever replace the real thing?

These artists are prototyping alternative culinary futures to inspire food production that is more just, biodiverse, and beautiful.

The Zoe dietary app zeroes in on timing and food combinations to maximize wellness.

The discovery of a new taste cell deepens our understanding of this complex and adaptive sensory system.

Becoming an expert in anything, whether it’s wine tasting or mathematics, changes the way you perceive the world.

How I hacked my diet using a continuous blood-glucose monitor.

Scientists and other creators tell us about the developments they’re watching for and the conversations they’ll be starting.

Big indoor farms are attracting big investments. But transforming agriculture might depend on putting nanofarms everywhere — maybe even in your home.