Biodegradable Farming Alternatives May Answer Call to Resolve Plastic Content in Food

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.24.2021 03:45 AM

As people continue to reduce their dependence on plastic due to the harm it poses to the environment, such problems may persist even in their food.

Hunger Hormones Psychology: Don't Make Financial Decisions When Hungry

03.22.2021 00:31 AM

Your hunger hormone could definitely affect monetary decision-making. Hence, experts discourage you not to decide when hungry.

New Study Takes Us Closer to Holograms on Food

02.18.2021 03:29 AM

Holograms have been used for a variety of applications - passports and licenses, credit cards, product packaging. Now, edible holograms could soon be used to decorate food items.

Scientists Reveal Discovery of How Some Butterflies Become Poisonous

02.09.2021 02:30 AM

Recently discovered were the Atala butterfly or Eumaeus Atala and five of its closest relatives in the 'genus Eumaeus like to exhibit to display their toxicity.'

NASA and CSA Will Give $500,000 To The Best Idea of Food Production In Space

02.03.2021 21:45 PM

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency are teaming up to give $500,000 to ideas of food production in space under their joint program, the "Deep Space Food Challenge."

Physicists Explain Why Food Sticks to Nonstick Frying Pan

02.02.2021 21:28 PM

Physicists finally figured out why despite being a nonstick pan, food still gets stuck on them. Their findings could help refine some industrial processes.

For Some People, COVID-19 Might Spread Through Eating

01.24.2021 19:28 PM

The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers recently said some people might be in danger of COVID-19 infection in an extraordinary way. . . and that's by eating food.

Indoor Vertical Farms Can Also Feed Livestock

01.23.2021 01:02 AM

Unlike the vertical farms found in densely packed cities, this vertical farm in Utah grows food for cows.

6 Amazing Food and Drinks You Should Try Before Sleeping

01.19.2021 22:51 PM

Your food and drink before bedtime could help you enjoy a more restful night. Here are six things you should take before sleeping.

Nutritionist Explains the Role of Anti-Nutrients in Our Diet

01.14.2021 19:17 PM

Are anti-nutrients harmful? A nutritionist explains how these seemingly harmful elements of food are essential in our daily diet.

Balanced Diet Might Be Complicated Than Previously Thought

12.29.2020 05:00 AM

Eating a balanced diet help reduce disease risks and it is often recommended by doctors worldwide. But a new study suggests that a balanced diet may not be easy to tell.

How Changing Your Cooking Methods Could Help the Environment

12.26.2020 18:00 PM

Cooking accounts for a lot of humans' carbon emissions and changing some cooking habits can significantly help the environment.

FDA Approves Use of Genetically Modified Pigs For the First Time

12.16.2020 10:00 AM

In a scientific milestone, the US Food and Drugs Administration has approved the use of genetically modified pigs for the production of food and medicine.

Chemical Compounds on Some Foods Can Constrain Sars-Cov-2 Enzyme

12.01.2020 16:00 PM

A new study shows that chemical compounds found in foods or beverages can bind and stop a specific enzyme's function in a COVID-19 infection.

New Wheat and Barley Genomes Can Help Feed the World

11.30.2020 12:00 PM

Researchers revealed a new genetic variation in wheat and barley: a significant improvement for the global initiative in breeding varieties of higher-yielding barley and wheat.

Excess Egg Consumption Increases Risk of Diabetes, Study Shows

11.16.2020 08:00 AM

Egg is a popular breakfast food, but doctors suggest not to eat too much of it or risk having diabetes.

How Hot Is Your Chili Pepper? Let This New Portable Device Detect It

11.13.2020 11:00 AM

The Chilica-pod. This device could detect capsaicin, a chemical compound that helps provide pepper with their occasionally 'painful kick.'

Why Does Prettier Food Look Healthier Even If They Are Not

11.10.2020 07:00 AM

A researcher from the University of Southern California explores how aesthetics on food influence how people perceive whether it is healthy or not.

What Are Colloids and Why Are They Important?

10.28.2020 05:00 AM

Colloids are more common than most people think. It is found in nature, industrial processes, food, agriculture, and medicine.

Smart Fabric Can Suggest What Meal To Cook Based on What's On the Table

10.26.2020 12:00 PM

Microsoft and other universities have developed a smart fabric that can tell what is on top of the table and can also suggest a meal to cook.

The Magic of an Air Fryer: Is It Really Worth It?

10.22.2020 10:00 AM

What does an air fryer do, and how does it differ from the well-known deep fryer? Find out here to know if it is worth to buy it.