Food Science
A mysterious, subtle signal is emanating from the interstellar medium
Plus: Ancient bacteria reveals what early humans actually ate.
7 sustainable "future foods" you need to eat
Pizza test reveals a weird link between diet and immune cells
This is what happens when the “powerhouse of the cell” gets salty.
Food scientists debunk a wasteful myth about expiration dates
“There’s no industry standard for best by, sell by, or use by dates.”
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
How flavor chemists designed the controversial pumpkin spice
A little nutmeg has caused so much drama.
How to create the perfect scoop of ice cream — with science
When one element goes up, the other must come down.
Mastering sourdough with the science of yeast
How to use the magic microorganisms that make bread rise to create a golden brown loaf.
Why science is so important for the decadent pavlova
Pavlovas are a decidedly retro dessert named after a Russian ballerina.
How to get the crunchiest, juiciest fried chicken using science
A food scientist lays out the process of “flash evaporation” to achieve a crispy, dry exterior with a satisfying bite.
Beer + Chicken = Slammable Chicken
Cooking with beer can be easy — if you follow a few basic scientific laws.
How to turn the volume way up on a classic ceviche using science
A culinary scientist talks about the power of cooking with acid in the kitchen.
The Best Way to Barbecue, According to Science
Step away from the lighter fluid.
How to Cook the Perfect Burger Using Science
When it comes to burgers, umami is everything.
A Salute to the Chemical That Keeps America's Hot Dogs Patriotically Pink
Sodium nitrite works hard to maintain tradition.
Science Says This Is the Best Way to Grill Steak
Thawing sucks.
The Future of Milk is Nuts!
No grain, nut, or seed is off-limits for "milk."
Why the Plant-Based Impossible Whopper Has as Many Calories as a Beef Burger
"Impossible meat is meant to mimic beef as much as possible, but made entirely from plants."
How Burger King's "Impossible Whopper" Tastes Like Flame-Broiled Beef
The burgers will be flame-broiled "in the exact way the burgers from cows are."
Why Eating Bugs Won't Save Us, but Letting Them Chew Up Awful Food Systems Will
The key isn't noshing on insects. The key is eating a bit of everything.
To prepare for life in space, astronauts are starting to grow their own food
And it tastes just as good!
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods Are Taking on These 3 Foods After Burgers
It's not just burgers ripe for disruption.
New gene-edited tomato could mean fresh produce in space
Thanks to some pioneering science, a new strain of tomatoes can grow in some unusual places.
Lab-Grown Meat: Beyond Burgers, the 7 In-Vitro Foods Coming to Plates
The future of food looks promising.
What ancient feces can tell us about our modern diet
A new analysis reveals the gut microbiome we may have lost for good.
A mysterious, subtle signal is emanating from the interstellar medium
Plus: Ancient bacteria reveals what early humans actually ate.
Ancient bacteria reveals the critical food early humans ate
Mineralized dental plaque preserved ancient microbial information.
7 sustainable "future foods" you need to eat
Pizza test reveals a weird link between diet and immune cells
This is what happens when the “powerhouse of the cell” gets salty.
Food scientists debunk a wasteful myth about expiration dates
“There’s no industry standard for best by, sell by, or use by dates.”
Ikea-like pasta is the Earth-friendly food of the future
Biologists debunk an 80-year-old myth about carrots
Can carrots give you super-eyesight? Maybe not.
5 liquids that technically won’t break a fast
Science says so.
Do mushroom supplements work? I tried 5 so you don't have to
Medicinal mushrooms aren't really magic.
Food scientists debunk a dangerous myth about moldy food
This bean is going to save coffee from the climate crisis
One full-bodied bean is equal parts reslient and delicious.
