In the struggling lab-grown meat sector, the companies that remain are getting creative. Vow has leaned into the unconventional nature of their products — creating Japanese quail foie gras along with their woolly mammoth meatball. @dawnattride.bsky.social reports:

In my podcast for @whyy.org, I explore why seniors are turning to AI robots for companionship. I traveled to Beacon, New York to meet 86-year-old Anthony and his virtual friend who helps him to feel a little less alone. whyy.org/segments/how...

"For states like Iowa where roughly half of water bodies are polluted (thanks in part to the 109 billion pounds of animal manure produced each year by factory farms in the state), the Clean Water Act already doesn’t do enough to protect water as it stands..."

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What’s on the menu for a healthy microbiome? High-fiber foods, like broccoli and lentils are key — according to two new studies with two vastly different approaches published in Cell and Nature. @dawnattride.bsky.social reports:

Today is the international day of the Woman and Girl in Science. To all badass women, scientists keep doing what you do: discovery, mentorship, and hard work. YOU belong in SCIENE. To others, uplift the Women scientists you know, cite them, promote them, sponsor them, invite them - be an upstander.

When it comes to systemic climate solutions, lawmakers and development banks tend to favor tech-based interventions. But are these strategies really the best? A report from @fairrinitiative.bsky.social makes the case for nature-based solutions. @dawnattride.bsky.social explains:

How well do you know the depths of New York City? Dive deep in Scienceline's latest Special Project: NYC Under the Surface scienceline.org/special-proj... #nyc #sciencejournalism #sciencenews #healthnews #environmentnews

This year, I've been working on a story about Lough Hyne in Ireland, funded by the Pulitzer Centre. This tiny sea enclave became Europe's first marine protected area in 1981. It's in decline. Will Ireland rally to save it? Here's my story: hakaimagazine.com/features/for...

Hiii Bluesky! Posting some highlights as an introduction to my coverage on here