Most people take for granted that it is really hard to “prove” something in science. Gravity still hasn’t been proven, for example! For GMOs, asking scientists to prove that GMOs are safe is asking them to prove the absence of risk. By this same coin, we still do not know if non-GMO foods are safe. … Continue reading Prove that water is safe! The post...

UC Davis plant geneticist Pamela Ronald, who is married to an organic farmer, gave this TED talk on how genetic engineering can improve the sustainability of agricultural systems. Her book Tomorrow’s Table, which discusses what a powerful combination genetic engineering and organic farming practices could be for improving farming sustainability, should...

BREAKING: A board game based on maneuvering your way through the evolutionary tree of life and “using SCIENCE to topple your opponents” has been deemed by a 7th grader as “better than Pokemon.” If that’s not a top-notch endorsement, I don’t know what is. Go Extinct! is a Go Fish like game targeted for the 8 … Continue reading Biology board game better...

Science is moving faster than our imaginations. Individuals and governments need to seek educational resources for genetics and biotechnology in order to successfully navigate the very-near-future discussions that will need to happen concerning these and other technologies. Remember, a tool is neither good nor evil; it is how we use it! It Should Be...

“It’s 2020. Drones are flying over the tomato plants, taking constant quick snapshots of the field to look for problems. A stream of ultra-accurate weather data informs crop decisions, while a handheld pathogen detection system sets off alerts for diseases in the field in a matter of minutes. The whole farm is hooked up to … Continue reading Agriculture...

This “news explainer” piece does a great job talking about the recent decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to classify the Roundup ingredient glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic,” and how the decision is not as clear-cut as it seems. Widely used herbicide linked to cancer The WHO has labeled glyphosate a category 2A compound, meaning it...