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In a move that will make some stomachs growl and others turn, Korean scientists have taken muscle and fat stem cells from cows and transplanted them into grains of rice. The end result is a new, high-protein food that should be cheap, environmentally f… Continue reading Scientists grow beef cells in rice to make new protein-rich space food
Much as we may like sun-dried tomatoes, they’re typically pretreated with sulfur dioxide or salt before the drying process, which may actually be carried out in an oven. By contrast, a new type of cherry tomato has been selectively bred to dry right on… Continue reading New type of cherry tomato self-dries while still on the vine
German industrial designer Lea Lorenz has created a new clay cooler based on the age-old principle of evaporative cooling. Dubbed TONY, this simple design offers a modern reinterpretation of the traditional clay jug cooler, providing an eco-friendly so… Continue reading Evaporative cooling makes a come back for sustainable food storage
The aroma of food plays a huge role in its perceived flavor, and unfortunately many plant-based meat alternatives don’t smell much like real meat. That could be about to change, though, thanks to fungus and onions.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags:… Continue reading Onions n’ fungus could make fake meat smell meatier
Researchers have created a 3D-printed plant-based calamari ring that’s high in protein and looks and tastes like the real thing. The mock seafood has the potential to address issues of overfishing by offering a sustainable, vegan alternative.Continue R… Continue reading 3D-printed plant-based calamari rings may soon be on the menu
Good Meat’s cultured chicken has been on sale in Singapore since late 2020. Now, the company has announced that it’s cleared all regulatory hurdles in the US and will offer its product at a Washington, DC restaurant in short order.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Lab-grown chicken gets US approval, set to make its restaurant debut
Humans waste a lot of food, some of which is due to spoilage. Researchers have developed a tiny sensor that monitors the freshness of protein-rich foods like meat, chicken and fish in real time and sends the data to your smartphone. The device has the … Continue reading Sensor detects food spoilage in real time & sends info to your phone
It may seem crazy dangerous, but just in case future astronauts might have a yen for fries on their sojourn into space, ESA and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki are investigating whether potatoes will fry properly in zero gravity or end up an u… Continue reading How do you fry potatoes in space? Very carefully
It may seem crazy dangerous, but just in case future astronauts might have a yen for fries on their sojourn into space, ESA and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki are investigating whether potatoes will fry properly in zero gravity or end up an u… Continue reading How do you fry potatoes in space? Very carefully
It may be delicious and healthy, but fruit is frustratingly fickle too, often going bad quickly in the fridge. Now, researchers in Thailand have developed an invisible, edible coating made with cannabidiol (CBD) that can preserve fruit for much longer…. Continue reading Edible CBD coating keeps fruit fresher for longer