2024 February

Chocolate, strawberries, oysters: we’ve all heard that certain foods can heighten our sexual desire and even performance. But they may not work in the way you think.

Once served in the presence of Mayan kings, tescalate is a beverage often enjoyed alongside smoky mezcal in cocktails.

We uncover the science of everlasting gum! From its unique ingredients to proper storage tips, explore the secrets behind gum's perpetual freshness.

To be a top performer, you need to make time for recovering activities that are pleasurable and don't activate your stress response.

Stanford researchers have potentially discovered a new virus-like organism in the human gut microbiome but don't know if they are harmful.

Every year, the leading producers of wine compete for the top place, but due to catastrophic climate change, an unexpected contender took the top spot in 2023.

Kona is one of the most delicious, but also expensive, types of coffee available for purchase. But while, yes, it makes a good cup, why is it so pricey?

Imagine a world where a ripe peach tastes and smells like tangy vinegar to one fly, but like a burst of summer to another," explains principal author

Careful with that Valentine's Day playlist! Food scientists are learning how music can influence our perceptions of foods like chocolate.

Insects are not only thought to contain at least as much protein as conventional meat, but are also more environmentally sustainable. However, their novelty on the market poses challenges in consumer acceptance. How do start-ups persuade consumers to eat them?

A 30-foot-high stream of chocolate flows continuously at the Lindt Home of Chocolate.

After the Syrian war in 2012, a chocolatier and his family found refuge in Canada and are using their business to spread the message of peace.

Ohne Katalysatoren würden wir unsere Felder noch mit Vogelkot düngen und die Luft beim Autofahren gnadenlos verpesten. Wie gut, dass die fleißigen Helferlein chemische Reaktionen in Gang bringen - in der Industrie ebenso wie in unserem Körper.

Among six different post-harvest drying conditions tested for spiny coriander leaves, sun drying was found to be superior in terms of drying time and ability to retain essential oil yield and quality...

You can improve your brain health by performing certain exercises. Continue reading to know what you should do to avoid cognitive decline.

A new analysis has discovered that phthalates are linked to preterm birth risk. Read to learn more. A new analysis reveals that exposure to prevalent chemicals within plastics and cosmetics during pregnancy is linked to preterm birth risk.

South Korean study explores kimchi's role in obesity, suggesting benefits with moderate consumption, while cautioning against excessive intake due to limitations. Continue reading to learn more.

Does the fiery past explain our existence?

Being both sweet and savory depending on use, versatile cucumbers walk a fine line between your typical fruits and vegetables. So, where exactly do they fit in?

Nature - Researchers lightly tweak ChatGPT-like system to offer chemistry insight.

The science of smell is an exciting area of research.

How many of these colors are you eating?

Blueberries appear blue without a blue pigment. Here's how.

Lemon verbena might not be all that common to you, as far as cooking herbs go. Here's everything that you need to know about the herb lemon verbana.

With a sunny and ultra-acidic aroma, the hog plum is reminiscent of the color and intensity of Brazil.   We usually state that Brazil is a country so rich in diversities, from its extensive and beautiful nature to its social representations involving cultures, that within it, we identify the existence of several other "Brasis" (countries). We have five regions spread across  8,510,000 km², w

Researchers have discovered a never-before-identified type of memory B cell, an immune cell that ‘remembers’ what a person is allergic to, potentially opening the door to new therapeutics to treat allergies, including life-threatening food allergies.

The unique gut microbiome found within a tiny plastics-munching worm could potentially be harnessed to successfully break down problematic materials on a large scale.

OPINION: There’s plenty of political support for taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, but they have not delivered

PFAS have earned the name "forever chemicals" with good reason—the man-made compounds, which can take thousands of years to degrade and are found in everything from grease-resistant food packaging to ...

Byproducts of car exhaust disrupt pollination by degrading the floral scents that insects use to track down their favorite plants, according to new research.