Space-saving pizza container gets taller to pack in more slices

While wide, flat, cardboard boxes may be a traditional part of the pizza-delivery experience, they’re certainly not ideal for storing leftover slices. That’s where the collapsible, airtight Pizza Pack is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCategory: Ar… Continue reading Space-saving pizza container gets taller to pack in more slices

Coastal algae farms proposed as solution to future food crisis

A new paper published in the journal Oceanography speculates future global food production problems could be solved by growing protein-dense microalgae in coastal aquaculture farms. The modeling boldly projects 100% of global protein demands could be p… Continue reading Coastal algae farms proposed as solution to future food crisis

Fungal pigment proves promising source of cancer-fighting compounds

Scientists have delved into the makeup of a fungus species and discovered a novel compound with some promising cancer-fighting qualities. The anti-tumor effects were demonstrated in laboratory experiments but the team is optimistic about the path to cl… Continue reading Fungal pigment proves promising source of cancer-fighting compounds

New sweetness-enhancing compounds discovered in citrus fruits

Scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have discovered eight natural sweetness-enhancing compounds in citrus fruits. The research suggests these molecules may be useful as sugar substitutes in food.Continue … Continue reading New sweetness-enhancing compounds discovered in citrus fruits

Genetically modified purple tomato approved by US regulators

After more than a decade of development a nutritionally enhanced purple tomato has been deemed safe to grow by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The tomatoes have been gene edited to produce 10 times more antioxidants than pre-existin… Continue reading Genetically modified purple tomato approved by US regulators

Discovery reveals new gut-brain pathway driving fatty food cravings

An incredible study published in Nature has reported the discovery of a novel gut-brain pathway that drives our appetite for fatty foods. The research found cells in our gut sense the presence of fat in food and can directly talk to parts of our brain … Continue reading Discovery reveals new gut-brain pathway driving fatty food cravings

“Nuclear winter” would starve billions, but some countries may be spared

If a nuclear war were ever to break out, it probably wouldn’t last long. For a few days, perhaps a week, nuclear weapons would be fired between several countries and catastrophic losses would be swift. But what happens next?Continue ReadingCategory: Sc… Continue reading “Nuclear winter” would starve billions, but some countries may be spared