Melissa Bradshaw

From multi-million-dollar advertising campaigns aiming to convince viewers that plant-based meats are toxic and unhealthy, to misrepresented research findings giving rise to sensationalist headlines about meat alternatives ‘slowly killing’ vegans – the category has faced an onslaught of bad press over the past few years. Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, delves into the discourse around 'ultra-processed' plant-based meat.

Butter is an ingredient long revered for its versatility and indulgence, elevating an array of dishes across both sweet and savoury food categories. Now, thanks to advancements in the alternative fats category, dairy-free substitutes for this classic staple are churning up interest.

Space-based solar power, a concept once confined to the world of science-fiction, may be closer to reality than we think.

For electric aircraft to provide a greener future for urban transport, the supporting infrastructure is vital. Melissa Bradshaw explores some of the projects aiming to put this in place

A satellite developed by Airbus will help climate scientists investigate how we can manage our global forests and the role they play within the carbon cycle.

Proactive approaches to STEM equality aim to redress imbalances in education and the workplace

Hitachi Vantara and Rainforest Connection have announced a solution using cloud-based AI software to predict illegal logging and prevent deforestation.

Brazilian soprano Gabriella Di Laccio is pushing for gender equality with her initiative DONNE: Women in Music.