food Archive
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Willpower from the Liver
Posted on January 5, 2016 | No CommentsOur waistlines seem to be ever expanding with 64% of adults in the UK classified as being obese or overweight. This leads to many major […] -
ISS Astronauts Eat the First Lettuce Grown in Space
Posted on September 24, 2015 | 7 CommentsOne small stem for man, one giant leaf for mankind. Astronauts of Expedition 44 aboard the International Space Station became the first to eat produce […] -
Gastrophysics Puts Cutlery To The Test
Posted on August 12, 2015 | 9 CommentsA study carried out by the Oxford Department of Experimental Psychology has revealed that service truly matters when it comes to dining; just one of […] -
The Mystery of the Panda Diet Revealed….
Posted on July 24, 2015 | 81 CommentsPandas are an endangered species which feed exclusively on bamboo, of which they can consume up to 20kg per day. Their extra digit and mucus […] -
Did Cooking Emerge Earlier Than Previously Thought?
Posted on June 6, 2015 | No CommentsCooking, along with producing art; developing languages and creating technologies, is believed to be a uniquely human skill. According to a controversial theory developed by primatologist, Professor […] -
Bang! May 2015
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Top 10 Dietary Changes to Reduce Your Environmental Impact
Posted on April 20, 2015 | 1 CommentThe food system accounts for 20-30% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is the primary cause of deforestation and loss of biodiversity. In addition, food […] -
The Popcorn Mystery: Case Closed
Posted on February 13, 2015 | No CommentsScientists in France have finally worked out how exactly it is that popcorn gets its distinctive pop, in a study published recently in the Journal of […] -
I’ll Drink to That
Posted on December 1, 2014 | No CommentsEver feel hungry but too lazy to cook? Hall food disappointing you? All too familiar with beans, burnt toast and fire alarms? Enter “Soylent”, a […] -
The Fridge: A Window Into the Soul?
Posted on November 20, 2014 | No CommentsGoogle Search the words “fridge” and “dating,” and a page will load with 3,600,900 hits. The top choice will direct you to the “Check Their […] -
Packaging that measures food freshness closer to reality with plastic electronics
Posted on March 3, 2013 | No CommentsA new low-cost plastic sensor circuit has been developed that could be used in food packaging to detect spoilage. This new technology, presented last week […]