Jed Oelbaum
How Fish Skin Grafts Save Animals Burned in California Wildfires
For years, fish skin grafts have been used to treat human burn victims. Now the treatment is moving into the veterinary world.
What It’s Like Living Next to Kilauea, America’s Most Dangerous Volcano
Kilauea, the 4,000-foot volcano in Hawaii, began glowing Wednesday afternoon. Locals are still recovering from its last eruption in 2018.
You Don’t Need Cows to Make Leather
A new source of wearable “vegan leather” is being harvested from the fungi kingdom.
How To Grow Clothes With Yeast
Bioengineered fashion is beginning to make new, more sustainable materials grown in labs and made with microbes.
Seaweed Clothes Can Save the Planet
A New York designer has created a sleek, transparent, carbon-negative raincoat made from algae bioplastic.
Spider Silk Could Save the World
Scientists are attempting to engineer a synthetic version of spider silk that could be woven into biodegradable clothing.
Everyone Who’s Anyone Is Getting a Bodyguard
VICE News’ Complexify series takes you down the rabbit hole, to show you why just about everything is more convoluted than you think.
Is Compulsory Voting the Fix for Low Voter Turnout?
VICE News' “Complexify” series takes you down the rabbit hole to show you why just about everything is more convoluted than you think.
People Trying to Control Your Mind Have More Tools Than Ever
VICE News' "Complexify" series takes you down the rabbit hole, to show you why just about everything is more convoluted than you think.
Here's Why Your Phone Battery Sucks
Besides the daily frustration of running low, there's a lot more to know about those rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
You Must Be at Least This Tall to Read This Post
VICE News' "Complexify" series takes you down the rabbit hole, to show you why just about everything is more convoluted than you think.