A science-based approach to genetic engineering in food and farming is supposed to make everything clear. But which science should we rely on? Applied science, social science, philosophy of science or some combination? Can science today be independent? Here you’ll find articles that bring a wider perspective on the science around GMOs.
Published: 18-02-2025
As the UK pushes ahead with plans to deregulate both environmental and commercial releases of gene-edited crops and foods – and, soon, farm animals – this thoughtful long-read considers whether we are building a bright new future or just a more sophisticated form of man-made pollution.
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Published: 06-02-2025
Will the 50th anniversary ‘Spirit of Asilomar’ conference on the future of biotechnology recapture the expansive moral considerations of the pre-1975 Asilomar discussion? Or will it serve as the latest effort bolstering professional immunity from public oversight?
Published: 04-02-2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every sector of modern life, and the food sector is no exception. Now, new research suggests that consumers remain deeply sceptical about AI’s role in food production, raising serious questions about transparency, safety, and trust.
