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If a lavender scent is sprayed into pig pens three times a day, the animals show less aggressive behaviour and appear more relaxed

The meaning of nature has shifted since the word was first used in the 15th century. But is changing the dictionary definition a good idea?

ChemCrow, an AI developed by researchers at EPFL, integrates multiple expert tools to perform chemical research tasks with unprecedented efficiency. Chemistry, with its intricate processes and vast potential for innovation, has always been a challenge for automation. Traditional computational too

There’s more to looking after your internal microbiome than stuffing down the 4Ks. Here are some cheap, readily available alternatives

Rosehips are a prominent source of numerous bioactive compounds. However, despite their extensive potential, the metabolic profiles among different ro…

You may have already eaten it.

A statistics professor and his students are exploring the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence with a new spin on humans’ oldest sense.

Proceed with caution.

A centuries-old maths problem asks what shape a circle traces out as it rolls along a line. The answer, dubbed a “cycloid”, turns out to have applications in a variety of scientific fields

Project will create database of food compounds to standardise understanding of biomolecular composition of foods

Whoa!

Many food names are not as straightforward as they may seem. From Dutch babies to shoofly pie, take a look at some misleading or outright bizarre food names.

Host a strawberry party, go berry-picking, or make strawberry shortcake.

AlphaFold 3 can predict how DNA, RNA and other molecules interact, further cementing its leading role in drug discovery and research. Who will benefit?

Whereas bitterness perception can modify the taste balance of white wines, its molecular origin remains largely unclear. This work aimed at determinin…

A study has shown that organic compounds that cause food smells contribute to poor air quality in much higher amounts than previously thought.

Traditional cold brew coffee can take as long as 24 hours to properly prepare. Chemical engineers didn’t feel like waiting around that long.

New research has uncovered the potentially harmful substances that are produced when e-liquids in vaping devices are heated for inhalation. The study, published in Scientific Reports, highlights the urgent ...

Chemistry, with its intricate processes and vast potential for innovation, has always been a challenge for automation. Traditional computational tools, despite their advanced capabilities, often remain ...

Sales of cottage cheese are booming thanks to a boost from protein-hungry social media influencers. But do we really need all this extra protein? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Joanne Slavin, a professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Minnesota, to find out what exactly protein is doing in our bodies, and what happens to it when we consume it in excess

New rule phases out consumer use of the chemical within a year, and prohibits most industrial and commercial uses within two years

Ein europäisches Forschungsteam hat ein neuartiges spektroskopisches Verfahren entwickelt, mit dem sich ultraschnelle dynamische Prozesse von Elektronen und Schwingungen innerhalb von Molekülen ve ...

While they come in nearly identical packaging and even look similar, chili powder and cayenne are not the same. Here's the difference between these two spices.

Steak is so popular that it's found in cuisines all over the world. Take a look at the origins of steak, its history, and how it has evolved over time.

After 30 years of experience in sourcing natural products, Dominique Roques has been given a three-year mission by Amouage. He is tasked with plotting the renaissance of the frankincense industry in the Wadi Dawkah natural park in the Sultanate of Oman, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Scientists unlock the secret to creating reactive chemical compounds crucial for pharmaceuticals and materials after a century-long challenge.

A recent discovery in Minnesota has unveiled a helium reservoir with high concentrations of the gas that may help ease supply chain worries.

This explains a lot.