Where Science Meets the Food
Staff Picks: Our favorite homemade snacks for a study break University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News
When dining hall meals won’t satisfy a body that is mentally and physically worn out from the semester, look no further than our staff favorite DIY snacks.
Undergraduate research recognized at ‘Posters Under the Dome’ NIU Today
Eleven NIU undergraduate students will have the honor of sharing their research at the “Posters Under the Dome” event next month at the Illinois State Capitol.
Slaughter-Free ‘Mouse Meat’ Pet Food Is Coming LIVEKINDLY
Pet nutrition and cultured meat startup Because Animals is to debut a line of clean meat-based pet food in 2020, made from lab-grown mouse meat.
So what’s on that application for medical pot businesses? 144 questions — and uncertainty Springfield News-Leader
Last week, Missouri officials released an early version of the application that companies wanting a medical marijuana business license must complete in order to …
Study: Phenols in purple corn fight diabetes, obesity, inflammation in mouse cells EurekAlert
Scientists at the University of Illinois developed new purple corn hybrids with differing combinations of phenols in the pericarp that fight obesity, inflammation and …
Portion size has a ‘powerful effect’ on eating patterns among kids, study shows FoodNavigator-USA.com
Young kids (aged 3 to 5) were found to be highly susceptible to overeating when given larger portion sizes, challenging the “self-regulation” theory, in which …
‘Added Sugars’ Label on Foods May Save Many Lives WebMD
Added sugars account for more than 15% of Americans’ total daily calories, exceeding the recommended level of less than 10%, the researchers said in …
Wildfires Alter Stream Chemistry for Years | National Institute of Food and Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Wildfires alter the chemistry of streams for years, causing significantly lower concentrations of dissolved organic matter, which provides a vital energy source to …
New study shows dietary supplements play no role in reducing mortality rates Big Think
A new study at Tufts University discovered that supplements do not extend life in any capacity. High doses of vitamin D and calcium were linked to higher rates of …
How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good Food Dive
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days. Author. By. Lauren Manning. Published. April 15 …