Planet Heroes
Nobell Foods' Magi Richani is crafting plant-based cheese with real pull
The startup is hoping to not only accommodate people who can't consume dairy but to also reshape food production by making it more sustainable.
The Healthiest Foods You Can Eat, Ranked by Scientists
Food Compass is a system designed to help consumers identify healthy choices that go beyond "eat your veggies, avoid soda" one of its developers said.
Potatoes May Be The Key To World Peace
The potato allowed farmers to grow more on less land, therefore making land less valuable and less likely to be fought over.
Here's What's Really in Your Halloween Chocolate
The law lets a substance be called chocolate even when it contains minimal amounts. So what else is in there?
Why Ice Cream for Breakfast Is Good for You: Study
Scientist Yoshihiko Koga made an interesting discovery during a series of clinical trials.
Why Sports Drinks Don't Improve Performance
Energy drinks only have a positive effect on those who train intensively.
Fishing Reform Could Double Global Fish Population
The largest study ever of global fisheries shows that simple industry-wide changes could help decimated fish populations recover in 10 years.
Turning Spoiled Tomatoes Into Electricity
Tomato waste from Florida has the potential to power Disney World for 90 days
Proposed U.S. Dietary Guidelines Are Flawed
A report says the new food and nutrition recommendations up for review do not sufficiently reflect relevant science.
A Lager That Actually Tastes Good, Thanks to Science
Yeast breeders have figured out a way to boost flavor, alcohol content.
The Promises and Perils of Synthetic Biology
Synbio was going to save the world. Now it's being used to make vanilla flavoring.