What is farming without the sun or dirt? Well, it seems it’s just the future of farming. We’ve written before about urban farms that grow crops efficiently within warehouses using LED lighting and hydroponics growth systems, but oftentimes these farms focus solely on leafy … [Read more...] about AeroFarms is proof that the future of farming will not involve sunlight or dirt
Future of food
FUTURE OF FOOD: Finding a fresh food solution with the help of the world’s saltiest plants
“Daily, our eating turns nature into culture, transforming the body of the world into our bodies and minds.” - Michael Pollan What do you picture when you hear the word halophyte? No, it’s not an obscure virus or the name of Elon Musk’s new futuristic car. Halophyte literally … [Read more...] about FUTURE OF FOOD: Finding a fresh food solution with the help of the world’s saltiest plants
Wow: This company can turn thin air into plant-based meat
Yesterday we wrote about a brand called Air Co. that has come up with a brilliant way to make vodka using nothing but air and water. Today, we have something even crazier: plant-based meat made from air. Welcome to the future. Most plant-based meat, such as the Impossible … [Read more...] about Wow: This company can turn thin air into plant-based meat
Here’s what we might be eating in 2028
Although scientists have dissected almost every element of our diet, many of us still feel at sea when it comes to diet. Even when sticking to official advice, healthy foods that seem to energize one person can cause another to feel fatigued and bloated. In ten years' time, the … [Read more...] about Here’s what we might be eating in 2028
Grow fruits and veggies year round with this indoor Ferris wheel garden
We’re moving beyond the days where the only crops you can grow inside your home are various herbs and spices. In February, a new prototype of a rotating garden appeared on Kickstarter that allows you to grow fruits and vegetables all year round. It’s an idea that seems to appeal … [Read more...] about Grow fruits and veggies year round with this indoor Ferris wheel garden