Not only do we need STEM students, but we also need them from every corner of the population, because innovation thrives through diverse perspectives; through the people who bring both their talents and backgrounds to the work. In this episode, we dig into the importance of kids learning about STEM…

The 22nd annual BIO CEO & Investor Forum kicked off today with a Welcome and Update on BIO's 2020 Initiatives on Behalf of the Industry given by Jeremy Levin, CEO of Ovid Therapeutics Chair of the Board of Directors of BIO. The industry was established in 1970’s during an era of bipartisan…

“We really need to wake up quickly,” Al Gore told The Washington Post in an interview about the looming food crisis caused by climate change. ...“But technology and science has an important role to play,” Gore stated. Farmers can be part of the climate change solution by cutting greenhouse gas…

Last week Greta Thunberg took the United States by storm. She continued her mission of raising the alarm on climate change by visiting the United States for Climate Week and the United Nation’s Climate Summit during its General Assembly in New York City. The Swedish teenager arrived in…

“As we speculate on the details and implications of the administration’s renewable fuels deal, the future of an entire green industry hangs in the balance,” writes Stephanie Batchelor, VP of BIO’s Industrial and Environmental Section in Biofuels Digest. The biofuels industry is still feeling the…

Most people consider mosquitoes to be a summertime pest – the unwelcome guest at the backyard barbecue. More concerning are the threats from disease-carrying mosquitoes, those that can potentially result in Dengue, West Nile, Yellow fever and Zika. And now media are reporting alarming cases of…

Biotechnology brings better grapes AND hangover relief! As you consider your holiday menu and shopping list for the Labor Day weekend, drink a toast to science and innovation for enhancing many of our staple foods – and beverages! It’s no secret that biotechnology helps repel insect pests so –…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—have made some headlines this week… albeit one they probably don’t prefer. Why? Well, the royal couple took four private flights in 11 days while campaigning against climate change and some have been critical of that fact. This write-up…

The United Nations continues to raise the alarm on climate change. This week, the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change released their latest report, this time focusing on agriculture’s impact on the environment and the need to make the most use out of our current farmlands to prevent further…

Today, more and more consumers are environmentally conscious travelers. They shop for eco-friendly hotels and vacation packages. However, for some, the amount of carbon emissions caused by air travel has been a hard pill to swallow. Fortunately, some airlines are now using biofuels to significantly…