Food Science
Mighty Morphing 'Flat-Pack' Pasta Changes Shape in Boiling Water
The new noodle could save packaging materials by eliminating airspace inside food cartons
The Surprising Success Story of Fish Sticks
The 1950s convenience food has enjoyed a winning streak—no less so than during the Covid-19 pandemic
We Won't Be the Only Ones Eating Lab-Grown Meat—Our Pets Will Too
Pet food companies are looking to the future with cell-cultured meat
Rediscovered Coffee Species Boosts Crop's Climate Resilience Without Sacrificing Taste
The rare, wild species was well-received by taste-testers and can grow in much higher temperatures than the most commonly cultivated varieties
How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden Using an Instant Pot
Hack your way to planting success with the popular kitchen appliance
Can New Technologies Eliminate the Grim Practice of Chick Culling?
As the U.S. egg industry continues to kill male chicks, scientists are racing to develop accurate and affordable ways to sex a chick before it hatches
How One Farmer Is Introducing Americans to Sea Beans
In Charleston, South Carolina, Heron Farms is attempting to grow a gangly, salt-tolerant plant in the face of sea level rise
Could Astronauts Rear Fish on the Moon?
Researchers in France aim to boldly farm fish where no one has farmed fish before
To Meet Ambitious Emissions Goals, Large Food Companies Are Looking to Lock Carbon in Soil
But the logistics of moving farmers in their supply chains to regenerative agriculture practices can be complicated
Inside Naples' World-Famous Pizza Culture
For hundreds of years, artisans in the southern Italian city have been cooking up the ultimate fast food
Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021
These visionaries are imagining an exciting future with chicken-less eggs, self-piloting ships and more
A Brief History of Peanut Butter
The bizarre sanitarium staple that became a spreadable obsession
Ancient Pompeiians Stopped at This 'Snack Bar' to Feast on Snails, Fish and Wine
Archaeologists have uncovered food remnants at one of the city’s fast food joint, called thermopolia, where hungry ancients grabbed quick meals
Newly Sequenced Vanilla Genome Could Boost Tiny Global Supply
Tweaking the crop’s genes could help increase its yields and make it more resistant to disease and natural disasters
In a Global First, Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets Will Soon Be on the Menu in Singapore
By culturing cells, food scientists have learned to grow meat in a lab without killing any animals or relying on deforestation
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2020
From cookbooks to grocery-store exposés, these new books will tempt palates and fuel curiosity
Kibbles and Bugs? Purina Just Launched Pet Food Made of Fly Larvae
The move is meant to diversify how the company obtains protein for its products
This Chili-Shaped Smartphone Accessory Can Measure a Pepper's Spiciness
New device can measure concentrations of capsaicin, the compound that gives peppers their burning heat
Turkey Farmers Scramble to Meet Need for Smaller Thanksgiving Birds
They’ll just be thankful when the year is over
Allergic Reactions to Peanuts and Tree Nuts Spike 85 Percent on Halloween
Parents and children can avoid the dangers by taking key precautions and embracing alternative activities
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