Food
The Toxic Rise of the California Strawberry
Growing this popular fruit year-round has long relied on harmful chemicals. Is there another way?
How Proteins Helped Scientists Read Between the Lines of a 1630 Plague Death Registry
New tech reveals bacterial contamination, what scribes were eating and how many rats were around
What America's First Cookbook Says About Our Country and Its Cuisine
An 18th-century kitchen guide taught Americans how to eat simply but sumptuously
Runaway Sprinkles from the Museum of Ice Cream Create ‘Environmental Hazard’ in Miami Beach
Here’s the scoop: officials are worried that the museum’s fake sprinkles will get washed into oceans and eaten by marine creatures
America’s First “Food Spy” Traveled the World Hunting for Exotic Crops
A new book details the life of adventurer-botanist David Fairchild
Greek Yogurt Fuels Your Morning...And Your Plane?
Researchers have developed a method for turning yogurt whey into bio-oil, which could potentially be processed into biofuel for planes
It’s Still Christmas in Armenia
The holiday celebrations continue through January 13. Here's what to cook to keep the festivities going.
'Armenian Pizza' Is the Comfort Food You Didn’t Know You Were Missing (Recipe)
What lahmacun may lack in cheese pulls it makes up for with juicy, spicy ground lamb
Would You Eat Food Made With "Trash"?
An increasing number of food companies are using food normally destined for the dumpster, and a new study shows eco-minded consumers don't mind a bit
12 Facts About ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’
Amaze and astound your loved ones with these pieces of carol trivia
Mamma Mia!: Naples’ Pizza-Making Process Gets Unesco Heritage Status
The art of <i>pizzaiuolo</i>, as the craft is known, is a cherished tradition that is not easy as pie
What a Vice President of the Humane Society Has To Say About Lab-Grown Meat
In a new book, Paul Shapiro describes clean meat as a promising alternative to industrial-scale farming
Amazon Now Has a Patent For a “Garden Service”
The massive online retailer might recommend recipes and tools based on pictures of your plot
Toblerone’s Tussle With "Twin Peaks" Chocolate Comes to a Bittersweet End
The grocery chain Poundland is now able to sell its Toblerone copycat, but it had to change the packaging
Earthworms Reproduce in Faux Mars Soil For the First Time
A vital component of healthy Earth gardens, scientists are testing their resilience in the harsh Red Planet environment
Dazzle Your Senses in Thuringia
Situated in the heart of Germany, the state of Thuringia is home to more than one thousand years of history.
Why You Won’t See Pudding on the Thanksgiving Table
The once-classic American dish has been widely replaced with the casserole—thanks in part to anti-immigrant sentiments
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2017
Hungry minds would enjoy one of these illuminating books about the world of food and drink
Can Sugarcane Fuel Airplanes?
Scientists have engineered sugarcane to increase its oil content, and they are developing renewable jet aircraft fuel from the oil
What Foods Are Most Likely to Make You Sick?
We put some common myths to rest—and help you tackle your next turkey dinner with confidence
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