Brain releases feel-good serotonin after swallowing “good food”

Researchers have discovered a fascinating new link between the gut and the brain: swallowing nutritious food causes the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. The findings open the door to developing new treatments for eating disorders.Continue R… Continue reading Brain releases feel-good serotonin after swallowing “good food”

“Golden Lettuce” genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins

Most of us don’t eat as much fruit and veggies as we know we should, but that goal might now be a bit more achievable. Scientists in Spain have engineered a new “Golden Lettuce” with 30 times more nutrients than the regular green stuff.Continue Reading… Continue reading “Golden Lettuce” genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins

Surprising group of healthy foods found to raise diabetes risk

While they might sound like healthy choices, a large study in Finland has revealed the detrimental impact of eating most fruits and several grains on diabetes risk. The study also revealed a helpful food ally in fighting off the disease.Continue Readin… Continue reading Surprising group of healthy foods found to raise diabetes risk

“Smart soil” grows 138% bigger crops using 40% less water

Watering and fertilizing crops to provide enough food for a changing world is a major challenge in agriculture. Now, scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a “smart soil” that can keep plants better hydrated and provide a contro… Continue reading “Smart soil” grows 138% bigger crops using 40% less water

Protein-rich microalgae is cooked up by some unlikely wild chefs

When it comes to protein sources that are more eco-friendly than traditional livestock, two of the most promising candidates are insects and microalgae. Scientists have now devised a method of using waste from the former as food for the latter.Continue… Continue reading Protein-rich microalgae is cooked up by some unlikely wild chefs

Swiss scientists invent a new type of chocolate

If you’re a bit bored by the regular chocolate varieties in your grocery store, Swiss scientists have invented a brand new kind of chocolate made of “cocoa fruit jelly.” The new concoction uses more of the cocoa fruit, making it healthier and more sust… Continue reading Swiss scientists invent a new type of chocolate

Plane food is terrible – now airlines are betting on AI to fix it

Let’s face it, eating a reheated pre-made meal out of small tubs with wooden or plastic cutlery while crammed in a coach seat is hardly ever going to be a fine-dining experience. But airlines are now looking to new technology in an effort to give us mo… Continue reading Plane food is terrible – now airlines are betting on AI to fix it

Net-zero vertical farm aims to solve a growing berry problem

Canadian researchers have embarked on a mission to produce year-round berry crops pretty much anywhere. The Agrotunnel vertical farm provides optimum growing conditions monitored by AI, and meets electricity needs with proprietary solar panels.Continue… Continue reading Net-zero vertical farm aims to solve a growing berry problem

Foolproof sustainable indoor gardening perfect for busy people

Using artificial intelligence to monitor and control existing technologies is likely to give birth to all manner of wondrous new devices in the near future and this indoor vegetable-growing machine is a prime example.Continue ReadingCategory: Around Th… Continue reading Foolproof sustainable indoor gardening perfect for busy people

“Flying milk can” drones to start drop-delivering food in Sweden

People living in part of Sweden will soon be receiving food deliveries by aerial drone. The service, which utilizes multicopters that look rather like old-timey milk transportation cans, may subsequently be introduced throughout the country and beyond…. Continue reading “Flying milk can” drones to start drop-delivering food in Sweden