“While it’s relatively easy to grow animal cells for mass food production you need to be able to grow them on something cheap ...

The study shows that East African cities face a rapidly growing waste crisis that current disposal-based systems cannot ...

Editor’s note: This article is published after the passing away of Rod Ewing. The draft manuscript was prepared by both authors. It has been lightly edited for style, length, and clarity. Additional ...

A U.K. startup, originating from founder Jacob Nathan’s high school science project on using enzymes to break down plastic waste, has secured an oversubscribed $18.3 million in Series A funding.

Hate mealy apples and soggy french fries? Science can help. Restaurants, grocers, farmers and food companies are increasingly turning to chemistry and physics to tackle the problem of food waste. Some ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 28,000 tons (25,000 metric tons) of pandemic-related ...

Sewage pollution in the Thames has been a problem for centuries. A new art installation at Science Gallery London explores the history, engineering, geography and science of human waste in the river.