Thermal imaging tech could keep produce fresher

Thermal imaging may help fruits and veggies stay fresher for longer periods of time, according to a new review.

Savannah Peat - U. Georgia • futurity
Oct. 29, 2024 ~6 min

Watch out for these Halloween candy safety hazards

An expert explains the health concerns around Halloween candy to make sure you and your kids have a safe and spooky holiday.

Jack Harrison - Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 29, 2024 ~5 min


Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.

Richard Hartel, Professor of Food Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison • conversation
Oct. 29, 2024 ~6 min

Humans’ love for carbs may date back to before farming

Why do we love carbs? The origins may predate agriculture and even go back to before our split from Neanderthals.

U. Buffalo • futurity
Oct. 25, 2024 ~7 min

How climate change will impact outdoor activities in the US

Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors.

David Chandler | MIT News • mit
Oct. 22, 2024 ~9 min

Diet and exercise reverse liver damage

"Our findings suggest liver disease doesn't have to be a chronic, progressive condition."

Rochita Ghosh-U. Missouri • futurity
Oct. 10, 2024 ~4 min

Nigeria Aims to Fight Malnutrition with Fortified Bouillon Cubes

VOA Learning English • voa
Sept. 22, 2024 ~6 min

TRUTH in Labeling Act would heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake

If the legislation passes, the new label would be centered on the front of the package. But it’s an add-on, not a replacement for the existing label.

Kimberly Baker, Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director, Clemson University • conversation
Sept. 19, 2024 ~7 min


America’s dairy farms are disappearing, down 95% since the 1970s − milk price rules are one reason why

Dairy farms are struggling to survive as production costs exceed sales. The result, consolidation, with more cows on bigger farms, has an impact on communities and knowing where your food comes from.

Elizabeth Eckelkamp, Associate Professor of Animal Science and Dairy Extension Specialist, University of Tennessee • conversation
Sept. 16, 2024 ~9 min

How we discovered that people who are colorblind are less likely to be picky eaters

Seeing the world with a restricted color palate seems to tone down an emotion-based resistance to new foods.

Isabel Gauthier, David K. Wilson Professor of Psychology, Vanderbilt University • conversation
Sept. 10, 2024 ~8 min

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