Milk might be good for strong bones. But methane gas from dairy cows?caused by, uhm, bovine flatulence?is a major contributor to global warming. So (mostly) vegan biologists Ryan Pandya and Perumal Gandhi developed special yeasts that produce the same beneficial proteins found in dairy. They've raised $39 million.
As we celebrate the achievements of women breaking through glass ceilings, we must also confront the reality that the gender pay gap has not significantly improved.