2024 January

The ancient Roman wine didn't taste like wines today. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/Kampus Production) 2,000-Year-Old Roman Wine Likely Tasted Slightly Spicy With Toasted Bread-Like Aroma Archeologists shared how an ancient Roman wine looked, smelled, and tasted.

Tea and coffee both offer some health benefits when it comes to aging, but one is better than the other. Continue reading to learn more.

Pizza today is a dish that reflects many local tastes and cultures. We explore how people around the globe have made this beloved dish their own.

An estimated 1,600 people in the U.S. contract a serious infection from Listeria bacteria in food each year, and of those individuals, about 260 people die, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

Fungi exposed to acoustic stimulation in lab experiments have faster growth rates, suggesting a possible way to speed up composting and restore habitats

New archaeological findings reveal early human diets in the Andes Mountains were more plant-based, composed of 80 percent plant matter and 20 percent meat.

How Michelle Francl researched how to make the perfect brew

In der Chemie gilt die sogenannte Skelett-Editierung als ein geeignetes Verfahren, um ringförmige Strukturen innerhalb von Molekülverbindungen durch den Austausch einzelner Atome passgenau zu verä ...

"Getting a 3D geometry vegetation model has been an open problem in computer graphics for decades." New research could help change that.

Want to get ahead at work? It ain’t what you say, it’s the way that you say it — and adaptability is essential.

Do you remember when red pistachios used to flood supermarkets across the U.S.? Let's dive into why pistachios were dyed red and why they went out of fashion.

Inflation in recent years has impacted nearly everyone, with rising prices putting a strain on the cost of living. However, according to a new report, food is being hit harder than most sectors, at least in the UK, while beverage seems to have escaped a similar fate.

Cryptocurrency is usually "mined" through the blockchain by asking a computer to perform a complicated mathematical problem in exchange for tokens of cryptocurrency. But in research appearing in the journal ...

Scientist suggests using a short, stout mug and steeping quickly but with plenty of squeezing to create ideal brew

Delve into the aromatic, bright wonders of limes and how to use them, from makrut limes in Southeast Asian cuisine to blood limes in Australian cocktails.

Fermented foods like surströmming have a powerful smell, but the reason this fermented Swedish delicacy has been banned by airlines is a bit more explosive.

Though rare, plants across 33 families are known for subterranean flowering or fruiting. This is the first example in a palm.

When you hear mustard, you likely think of hotdogs, giant pretzels, or maybe even a honey-mustard dressing, but the origins of your sauce might surprise you.

The discovery reveals how Arabica coffee got its sweet flavour and may help future-proof the drink.

Competition for the best jobs can be fierce but some simple preparation can ensure you stand out from the pack at the interview stage.

An Israeli company has received a preliminary green light from health officials to sell the world's first steaks made from cultivated beef cells, not the entire animal, officials said. The move follows ...

An astonishing discovery.

A testing method borrowed from geology helped farmers sue a slew of stores selling supposed “Kona” coffee.

Fermented food such as artisan cheeses or kimchi made with unpasteurised milk or starter cultures that haven't been properly screened can contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Human behaviour is often irrational if viewed through the lens of “classical” physics and probability theory.

Friedrich Schiller vergiftete sich mit grünen Tapeten. Und für purpurne Togen verloren im alten Rom Millionen von Schnecken ihr Leben. Farbstoffe haben eine oft finstere Geschichte. Die Chemiker erklären das Geheimnis ihrer Strahlkraft

Discover the science behind the unpleasant smell of poop and explore the factors contributing to its distinctive odor.

A new ad campaign is targeting the cultivated meat industry on TV and online. Industry supporters criticize it as unscientific.

Fewer pollinators means more self-pollination, less food for bees.