Stories by Howard-Yana Shapiro

The Race to Save Chocolate

Pests, fungal infections and a changing climate threaten cacao crops and the chocolate they produce. But researchers have strategies to rescue this favorite sweet

June 1, 2015 — Harold Schmitz and Howard-Yana Shapiro

Environment

The Future of Chocolate

Researchers are racing to fortify the embattled cacao tree and to meet increasing demand for cocoa made from its seeds

February 1, 2012 — Harold Schmitz and Howard-Yana Shapiro