Commentary / World Apr 21, 2016
Scientists give the tree of life a brand-new look
by Faye Flam
Humans are the only animal that has the power to choose which limbs of the tree of life survive.
National Dec 28, 2014
'Plant hunter' on quest to shake up horticulture with rare trees, flowers
by Mizuho Aoki
From the isolated Socotra Islands off Yemen in the Arabian Sea to the dry forests of Argentina, Seijun Nishihata has traveled to 33 countries over the past 13 years to track down unique plant species for clients all over the world. Calling himself a "plant ...
Business Dec 11, 2014
Ecology product confab at Big Sight kicks off with higher youth turnout
by Shusuke Murai
In the face of pressing environmental challenges, the nation's biggest event on eco-friendly products kicked off Thursday in Tokyo, giving everyone from elementary school kids to businesspeople an opportunity to think about what's good for future generations. Eco-Products 2014, a three-day event underway at Tokyo ...
National / Science & Health | NATURAL SELECTIONS May 17, 2014
Alien invasion threatening native species
by Rowan Hooper
An invasion has been going on under our noses. It is multipronged, ruthless and very difficult to repel. It has been called an "ecological apocalypse." If you look out your window you may be able to see evidence of it. That pigeon flying past? An ...
Food & Drink Mar 6, 2014
Japan's top chefs grapple with sustainable eating
by Melinda Joe
After the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in Singapore last month, chef Yoshihiro Narisawa was in high spirits, despite the late hour and the tropical February heat. His Tokyo restaurant, the eponymous Narisawa in the Aoyama district, had been named Best Restaurant in ...
Food & Drink | FOOD May 31, 2013
Why it matters where our food comes from
by Melinda Joe
The latest trend in fine dining has nothing to do with molecular gastronomy or pan-Latin fusion: Sustainability is the new order of the day. At the influential World's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony in London last month, the organizers presented their first Sustainable Restaurant ...