How pumpkin spice flavor was created in a lab
How to make scientifically perfect ice cream
It's all about balancing the equation.
How yeast makes bread bubbly and delicious
How to make fluffy, delectable meringue using science
A scientific look at the power of eggs.
The Science Behind Crunchy Fried Chicken
Food Of The Future
Lab-grown chicken could hit store shelves soon — here's how it tastes
Human-free farms could solve a major food problem
Scientists can't agree on how to test our future foods
Artificial photosynthesis can grow plants without light — and may solve a planetary dilemma
Scientists invent an edible solution to fake alcohol
Scientists finally know why Oreo filling always sticks to one side
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Yum! Watch Scientists Make a 3D-Printed Layer Cake
Would you eat it?
How Poisonous Are Blowfish? A Fish Biologist Reveals the Truth About The Deadly Delicacy
Everything is edible; some things are only edible once.
This Artificial Sweetener Has a Surprising Effect on the Immune System
A mouse study shows a unique benefit of Splenda.
Early Research Suggests Intermittent Fasting May Protect Your Heart From Covid-19
A new study provides a snapshot of how time-restricted eating may protect you.
Coral and Other Marine Animals Have a Surprising Tie to the Moon
Their biological processes seem intertwined to lunar cycles.
Is Natural Wine Better For You?
Aside from a unique flavor, this wine doesn’t differ much.
Super Nintendo World Has a Super Freaky Secret Hidden in Plain Sight
What’s cookin’?
Intermittent Fasting May Be Linked to Binge-Eating Behavior — Study
Research suggests there are dangers to intermittent fasting.
Why Does Chocolate Taste So Good? A Scientist Unwraps the Volatile Chemistry
People have been enjoying chocolate for at least 4,000 years.
Are Eggs Healthy for You? A Chicken Expert Weights In
As egg prices soar, it’s a good moment to re-evaluate the food’s place in our diet.
Ancient Neanderthal Leftovers Reveal How Skilled Our Distant Cousins Were
“Our results add an extra nail to the coffin of the obsolete notion that Neanderthals were primitive cave dwellers.”
Depression Meals: These 4 Easy Dinner Options Are Backed by Science
The food we eat when we need a quick meal is often food that’s worse for our mental health. But the contrary may also be true.
How Your Diet Could Help (or Hurt) Your Aging Brain
Ultra-processed foods impact the mind differently than plant-based meals with low amounts of sugar.
How Scientists Decide Whether Everyday Products Could Cause Cancer
These classifications have caused controversy.
Lab-grown chicken could hit store shelves soon — here's how it tastes
It’s a whole new kind of poultry.
Is alcohol bad for your health? Here's what the science actually says
U.S. dietary guidelines for alcohol intake are two drinks or less per day for men and one drink per day or less for women.