Adding a "decoy option" may give extra boost to crowdfunding
Imagine walking into an ice cream shop and scanning your options. A sugar cone with one scoop is $3. A second scoop comes out to $4, but for just 50 cents more, you can get a large waffle cone with three scoops. Some people may not want that much ice.....»»
Danish scientists concoct fat-free whipped cream out of lactic acid bacteria
Someday our holiday whipped topping could be made from beer-brewing residues or plants. Enlarge / Pumpkin pie isn't complete without a dollop of whipped cream. Danish scientists concocted a fat-free analog from bacteria. (credit:.....»»
31 best breakup movies to mend a shattered heart
Happy endings are nice and all, but even the most idealistic among us know they don't always last. Sometimes, the happy ending is just the start of a larger story that ends with someone weeping into a pint of ice cream alone on the couch, flipping ch.....»»
Bacteria-based, fat-free whipped cream could be a food of the future
It's no secret that whipped cream is composed of 38% saturated fat, making it a not so fluffy caloric and climate issue as well. Therefore, a group of researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Food Science set out to develop a low-f.....»»
The inside scoop on ice cream innovation
It is one of our favourite treats, but just what really goes into getting ice cream onto your cone?.....»»
The chemical secrets behind vanilla"s allure
From ice cream to lattes, vanilla is one of the most popular spices in the world. It's also one of the most labor-intensive to produce, and shortcuts lead to a less tasty product. Today, scientists report a profile of 20 key chemicals found in vanill.....»»
Review: HP’s Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is the cream of the ChromeOS crop
Easily one of the best Chromebooks you can buy, but it could use a price drop. Enlarge / HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook. Specs at a glance: HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook Worst Best As reviewed Screen 13.5-inch 1920 x.....»»
Ice cream recall: Check your freezer for this ice cream that might make you sick
We’ve seen various ice cream recalls involving products containing undeclared ingredients that can cause life-threatening allergic reactions. The new H-E-B ice cream recall falls in the same category. The company discovered that its Creamy Crea.....»»
3D printing of short-carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoset polymer composites
The 27-second video plays on a loop and it's mesmerizing to watch: Carbon fiber material pouring out of a 3D printer and slowly swirling and stacking like soft-serve ice cream......»»
Cold Stone’s Nintendo-themed ice cream sundaes are a sweet way to beat the heatwave
I tried all three of Cold Stone's Nintendo-themed ice cream flavors. You know, for journalistic purposes......»»
The Internet of Shittiest Things: ExtremeTech’s All-Time Hall of Shame
The best of the worst? Cream of the crap? However you'd describe them, these are ExtremeTech's most-least-favorite IoT devices. The post The Internet of Shittiest Things: ExtremeTech’s All-Time Hall of Shame.....»»
‘Chocolate to Die For’ ice cream recalled over potentially deadly allergen
Belfonte Dairy issued an urgent recall for “Chocolate to Die For” ice cream. This recall is of particular importance because the product can literally kill people who are allergic to peanuts. The ice cream in the recall contains peanuts,.....»»
This Ninja Ice Cream Maker is 35% off for Amazon Prime Day
Celebrate Amazon Prime Day with some ice cream thanks to this Ninja Ice Cream Maker deal happening right now!.....»»
How Florida"s "Don"t Say Gay" bill turned students into activists
Javier Gomez recently arrived at the White House wearing a sharp cream suit and turtleneck for a moment his younger self could've never imagined. The 18-year-old activist from Miami, who'd organized a walkout at his high school to protest Florida's ".....»»
This recently launched Ninja ice cream maker is 15% off at Walmart
Ninja's new ice cream making appliance not only makes ice cream, but also milkshakes and sorbet, and you can pick it up now for cheap at Walmart......»»
How NASA finally melted its giant “self-licking ice cream cone”
"Government should be about getting the taxpayer the best value." Lori Garver and Eric Berger on commercial space at Ars Frontiers 2022. Click here for transcript. (video link) During the Ars Frontiers conference earlier this month, former.....»»
I tried the kitchen gadget that turns fruit into...ice cream?
I've always envied people who could satisfy their sweet tooth with a piece of fruit. For me, a handful of grapes just doesn't come close to a scoop of sweet, rich ice cream. It wasn't until I discovered Yonanas, a kitchen appliance that turns frozen.....»»
Secret to keeping ice cream creamy (not crunchy) might be plant-based nanocrystals
New research could also help preserve other frozen foods, donated organs, and tissues. Enlarge / Don't you hate it when ice crystals form and make your ice cream all crunchy? Scientists at the University of Tennessee found that plant c.....»»
Plant-based nanocrystals could be the secret to preventing crunchy ice cream
New research could also help preserve other frozen foods, donated organs, and tissues. Enlarge / Don't you hate it when ice crystals form and make your ice cream all crunchy? Scientists at the University of Tennessee found that plant c.....»»
Giving the cold shoulder to crunchy ice cream—with a dash of cellulose
Ice cream can be a culinary delight, except when it gets unpleasantly crunchy because ice crystals have grown in it. Today, scientists report that a form of cellulose obtained from plants can be added to the tasty treat to stop crystals cold—and th.....»»