2024 April

These cyanobacteria can produce protein fibres, taking us a step closer to ideal texture from sustainable lab-grown meat.

In a study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, a team of scientists led by Peifu Kong has successfully prepared tea tree oil-beta-cyclodextrin (TTO-β-CD) microcapsules with ...

New research reveals star scientists contribute surprisingly little to scientific discovery.

Planet K2-18b reportedly has dimethyl sulfide gas, a substance "only produced by life," prompting astronomers to hope there are signs of alien life on the planet. Continue reading to learn more.

Entre les chips et le chocolat, pour certains, le choix est vite fait. Mais d’où vient cette différence de goûts entre la team salé et la team sucré ?

Abstract. The sense of smell is a biological process involving volatile molecules that interact with proteins called olfactory receptors to transmit a nerv

Cooked off-flavor was produced during the processing of concentrated peach puree (CPP), which led to aroma deterioration. Enzymatic treatment was bene…

To celebrate the launch of our new event series in the US, kicking off with a masterclass on the brain and consciousness, we have unlocked five incredible long reads

Cow’s milk contains nanoparticles that can be used to deliver disease-modifying RNA therapy orally, according to a new study. With RNA-based drugs currently only administrable by injection, the discovery opens the door to cheaper, more accessible treatments for a range of diseases.

You're likely familiar with coffee and tea, but what about maté? This drink is popular in Argentina. It's steeped in tradition and packs a major caffeine punch.

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The virus that infects cacao trees can lead to harvest losses as high as 15% to 50%. Read to learn more.

Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back customers.

Researchers mapped the genetic blueprints, appetites, and environments of more than 1,000 species of yeasts, building a family tree that illuminates how these single-celled fungi evolved over the past 400 million years.

Using genomic data from more than 9500 species, biologists have mapped the evolutionary relationships between flowering plants

The world's first commercial-scale factory for making nutrient-rich and versatile protein from air and sustainable energy has opened its doors in Finland, and the startup behind it aims to have its microbe-made food out in the US later this year. Solar Foods is just one of a handful vying for pole position in a burgeoning 'air-protein' market that's expected to be worth US$100 million by 2032.

We all know that water evaporates when the temperature climbs, but researchers have just shown that there's another factor at play. The breakthrough could solve long-standing atmospheric mysteries and lead to future technological advances.

Non-alcoholic wine might seem straightforward enough, but this non-boozy libation actually has a complex history dating back over a century.

Member States have endorsed a proposal from the EU Commission to not renew the authorisation of 8 smoke flavourings for food

It's a forgotten moment in American beverage history.

Fragrantica's editors discuss the correlation between music & fragrances and share their favorites inspiring tracks. Part I. As has long been known, music and perfumery have a lot in common. From the ability to evoke memories and emotional responses to partly shared terminology and even the creative side of the creation process. Perfume terminology was partly borrowed from musical terminology: melodies, tones, chords and notes. The English c

Bei der Entwicklung neuer Arzneimittel, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel oder Pestizide ist es von entscheidender Bedeutung, dass unbekannte Moleküle korrekt identifiziert werden. Die genaue Identifizieru ...

Wriggling critters armed with enzymes can break down plastics that would otherwise take decades, or even centuries to degrade.

Sulfur dioxide in the wine reacts with the aluminum to make hydrogen sulfide.

Industry’s sugar substitute E961 can have ‘toxic effect on health’, says study finding sweetener capable of damaging intestinal bacteria

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It's only natural that something like this would happen in Finland.

On March 1, 1989, the people of Iceland had one thing on their minds: beer. For the first time in nearly 75 years, full strength brews were available.

Some people take too much, and too many get too little. Experts explain who needs D supplements, and why.

Vanilla is one of the most common flavours for sweet treats around the world. But is the farming of this much-loved spice sustainable? And, if not, should we be consuming it at all?