OUR FREE EXCHANGE columnist recently wrote about the economics of diamonds. As lab-grown diamonds become better and cheaper, the industry for diamonds, natural and otherwise, is being upended.

Allusions to “Frankenstein” and “The Matrix” punctuate discussion of bills designed to protect “food traditions” and ban the sale of meat created in a laboratory. Wyoming and Montana are among states ...

Would you ever feed your dog meat grown in a laboratory? It’s a controversial topic, but now dog food made from lab-grown meat has gone on sale in the UK, marking a global first. Could it be among the ...

However, even 5 carat diamonds for rings will cost a pretty penny. Despite the completely natural structure and magnificent appearance, lab-grown samples are cheaper. 3ct diamonds will cost you about ...

A Terminator-like hand that uses lab-grown muscle tissue and robotics to move has been developed. Researchers say the creepy innovation is a major development towards building larger biohybrid limbs, ...

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This challenge has also driven innovation beyond plant-based options. In 2013, Dutch scientists unveiled the world’s first lab-grown burger, a breakthrough hailed not just for its taste but for its ...

Research is at the heart of HOPE not hate’s work. This section of the site includes all our reports, investigations and data-driven analysis to understand the far right, and the drivers of hate. In ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?