Discover nature’s magic, from first encounters to inspiring destinations. You might even spot rare scenes, like the tiny scallops I saw moving along a beach in Mombasa.

Our Broken Planet Podcast

Our Broken Planet is a podcast from the Natural History Museum in London that examines the environmental challenges transforming life on Earth — from climate change and biodiversity loss to pollution and habitat destruction. Hosted by museum scientists and science

Faircraft — Paris, France

This company targets premium leather goods with “real leather grown in a lab,” with early showcases including luxury-style accessories (e.g., handbags) as proof-of-material quality. The target market is fashion and luxury, where material consistency, traceability, and ethical narratives can command

Spiber — Japan

This company produces “brewed protein” materials, including spider-silk–inspired fibres, targeting apparel and performance textiles where premium material properties and sustainability claims can justify early adoption. It has repeatedly been positioned as one of the most advanced commercial actors in biofabricated

BlueNalu — San Diego, United States

This company is developing cultivated finfish products (notably high-value species such as bluefin tuna cuts) with a target market that begins in premium channels and expands as capacity grows. Public updates emphasise delivering sashimi-grade and culinary-grade products for foodservice and

Wildtype — San Francisco, United States

This company’s lead product is sushi-grade cultivated salmon, aimed squarely at raw and “chef-forward” applications (sashimi, crudo, ceviche-style dishes) where product quality and storytelling can support early adoption. It has been positioned as a landmark for cell-cultivated seafood entering real

BirdNET App

BirdNET is a science-based bird identification app that specializes in recognizing birds by their sounds rather than their appearance. Developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in collaboration with Chemnitz University of Technology, BirdNET uses advanced machine learning and bioacoustic

Mission Barns — San Francisco, United States

Its initial commercial products focus on cultivated pork fat as the flavour-and-mouthfeel driver, blended into end foods such as meatballs and other “hybrid” formats that combine cultivated fat with plant protein. The target market is mainstream meat eaters via familiar formats, with

Qorium — Maastricht, Netherlands

The company is developing biologically real leather produced from a small number of animal cells, aiming to deliver uniform, premium hides for fashion, automotive and other leather-intensive sectors. The target market is performance leather users who also want reduced environmental impact and

— with reported accuracy above 98% across over 400,000 species. Simply snapping a clear picture is all it takes to get the plant’s name, family, and other botanical details, which makes PictureThis ideal for both curious nature walkers and serious gardeners alike.

But PictureThis doesn’t stop at just naming flora. It also offers personalized care guidance and health insights, telling you how often to water, what light the plant prefers, and even diagnosing common plant diseases from leaf blemishes. Users can log identified plants into a “Garden” collection for later reference, receive warnings about toxic species for pets and kids, and build care schedules that help keep plants thriving. While many features are free, premium options unlock more advanced care tools and deeper insights.

For everyday plant lovers, this combination of rapid plant ID, care recommendations, and disease diagnostics makes PictureThis one of the most comprehensive plant apps available. Its intuitive interface and detailed results help turn plant curiosity into confidence — whether you’re trying to name a roadside wildflower or figure out why your favorite houseplant is sulking.

https://www.picturethisai.com/

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