Scientists Just Got Closer to Creating Artificial Life in the Lab
Scientists have created an RNA-replicating molecule in the lab — and brought the world one step close to creating artificial life.
Banana prices to go up as temperatures rise, says expert - BBC News
A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices, a top banana industry expert warns.
Lactose Intolerance Explained: Why Can't Some People Drink Milk? | Science Times
Soem people experience uncomfortable symptoms after eating dairy products or drinking milk due to lactose intolerance. Read to find out why.
Scientists use spent brewer's yeast to filter out metal from waste streams
When we recycle electronic devices we can no longer use, we expect to make the most out of the precious natural resources that went into building them. But electronic waste is notoriously difficult to ...
Broccoli's Anti-Cancer Compound Could Have a Whole Other Health Benefit : ScienceAlert
This healthy food just got healthier.
How a second language can boost the brain - Big Think
Being bilingual benefits children as they learn to speak — and adults as they age.
Get Ready to Eat Pond Plants | WIRED
Meet the amazing azolla, a nutritious fern that grows like crazy, capturing carbon in the process. Could it be a food—and fertilizer and biofuel—of the future?
Unlocking the potential of odor-induced sugar reduction: An updated review of the underlying mechanisms, substance selections, and technical methodologies - ScienceDirect
In the context of increasing global health risks, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, odor-induced taste enhancement (OITE) has …
The Origin Of Guacamole Is More Ancient Than You'd Think
Believe it or not, guacamole was not invented at Chipotle. It dates way back to the Aztec Empire, where it went by a different name, but was just as tasty.
Wild Vs Store-Bought Strawberries: What's The Difference?
Though wild strawberries and store-bought strawberries share a lot of the same roots, flavors, and nutritional benefits, the big difference is in their flavor.
False Facts About Pomegranates You Thought Were True
Pomegranates are a delicious and striking fruit that carry quite a few misconceptions. These are the false facts about these fruits that you can discard.
BBC Radio 4 - The Food Programme, The herb and spice scam?
New Study Shows That Wasabi Preserves Papyrus - Gastro Obscura
Vapors from the delicious food have a surprising effect.
‘Breakthrough’ allergy drug: injection protects against severe food reactions
Nature - A study suggests that the asthma treatment omalizumab can reduce the risk of dangerous allergic reactions to peanuts and other foods.
Drinking Artificially Sweetened Beverages Could Boost Atrial Fibrillation Risk by 20%, Study Reveals | Science Times
A study found that those who drink at least two liters of artificially sweetened beverages have a higher atrial fibrillation risk compared to those who did not drink any. Read to learn more.
What makes an orange? New study finds one gene, seven chemicals | Ars Technica
Tracing an orange's flavor could help us get both disease resistance and taste.
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Study finds that we could lose science if publishers go bankrupt | Ars Technica
A scan of archives shows that lots of scientific papers aren't backed up.
Researchers develop artificial building blocks of life
For the first time, scientists from the University of Cologne (UoC) have developed artificial nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA, with several additional properties in the laboratory, which could ...
Aroma compound found to reduce the effects of drought, improve productivity of tomato plants
Tomato plants emit a scent to resist bacterial attacks. This aroma—or volatile compound—is hexenyl butanoate (HB). A team from the Research Institute for Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMCP), ...
Revealing the differences in volatile flavor compounds between traditional and modern industrial soy sauce from China and Japan through GC × GC-TOF–MS, chemometrics and sensory analysis | European Food Research and Technology
European Food Research and Technology - Soy sauce, being a conventional condiment known for its rich flavor, has the ability to enhance the flavor of food and satisfy people's pursuits for a...
What’s the most expensive piece of glassware you ever broke? Chemists share their stories | News | Chemistry World
Question on social media strikes a chord as scientists share their smashing tales
The World's First-Ever Beer Recipe Has Been Around Since Ancient Times
Modern humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a glass of beer. In fact, a recipe for the fermented grain beverage has been around for thousands of years.
The Ancient Origins Of Chewing Gum, Explained
Chewing gum is a big part of American pop culture, but its origins are far older. Learn about how an indigenous substance influenced the chewing gum of today.
Consumers are confused about sweeteners: How should industry respond?
Growing ‘controversy’ and ‘confusion’ around alternative sweeteners is impacting consumer trust. What should manufacturers’ next steps be?
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Beliebte Kräuter wie Basilikum oder Petersilie hat fast jede und jeder von uns in der Küche stehen. Doch erkennen Sie die Küchenkräuter auch, wenn Sie der...
What did Roman wine taste like? It was 'spicy' and had an orange color
The secrets of ancient Roman wine are being uncorked by modern science.
Artificially sweetened drinks linked to risk of irregular heartbeat, study finds | Health | The Guardian
Chinese researchers say daily consumption of diet soda can increase atrial fibrillation risk by as much as 20%
The Historical Connection Between Chocolate Mousse And Toulouse-Lautrec
As it turns out, chocolate mousse and French painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec go hand in hand. The rich history of this decadent dessert may surprise you!
Research team designs small-scale 'chemical nose'
A living organism's nose is essentially a biological molecule detector that sends neurological signals to the brain, which then decodes a particular scent. Human noses, with six million olfactory receptors, ...
Why We Think Of Apple Pie As American, Even Though It's Not
There's nothing quite as American as apple pie, right? Well, maybe not considering apple pie originated in 1300s England. Or does that make it more American?