A little taste of everything that’s out there
The book The Short Story of the Universe really does have it all. Enlarge If the spectacular images from the NASA James Webb Space Telescope have you hankering to learn more about what’s Out There—or at least to see more.....»»
European crew poised for private mission to International Space Station
An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut are poised to blast off to the International Space Station in a mission with Axiom Space, as countries hungry for a taste of space turn increasingly to the private sector......»»
What’s new on VOD and Digital in January 2024
What's new on VOD and Digital in January 2024? Anne Hathaway's new thriller, Eileen, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, The Seeding, and more......»»
Crocs love feral pigs and quolls have a taste for rabbit—but it doesn"t solve Australia"s invasive species problem
Across the vast Australian continent, feral pigs, feral deer and European rabbits roam in their millions. By different names—wild boar, venison, and lapin—these could all be served in a Michelin-star restaurant......»»
Unraveling the evolutionary origins of umami and sweet taste preferences
The perception of taste is one of the most important senses and helps us identify beneficial foods and avoid harmful substances. For instance, our fondness for sweet and savory foods results from our need to consume carbohydrates and proteins. Given.....»»
Investigating how microbial interactions shape Cheddar cheese"s flavor profile
The combinations of microorganisms responsible for shaping the taste of Cheddar cheese—including fruity, creamy, buttery, and nutty flavors—are investigated in a Nature Communications paper......»»
Study demonstrates improved nutrition and taste of plant-based milks thanks to pretreatment methods
Researchers have improved the nutritional value of plant-based milks through the implementation of simple pretreatment methods......»»
Vertically farmed greens taste as good as organic ones
Consumer skepticism about the taste of vertically farmed greens is widespread. But the first scientific taste test from the University of Copenhagen and Plant Food & Research, New Zealand, shows that respondents rate greens grown vertically and witho.....»»
New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at high risk of pesticide.....»»
Qi2 wireless charging spec is here, offering speed boosts and magnets
Many devices will get their first taste of MagSafe-like sticky alignment soon. Enlarge / Anker's latest MagGo portable charger, already Qi2 equipped, will soon be able to charge iPhones, Androids, and other devices at 15 W. (cred.....»»
Qi2’s wireless charging brings magnets—and slightly faster speeds
Many devices will get their first taste of MagSafe-like sticky alignment soon. Enlarge / Anker's latest MagGo portable charger, already Qi2 equipped, will soon be able to charge iPhones, Androids, and other devices at 15 W. (cred.....»»
Evolution of taste: Study discovers bitter taste receptor in sharks
A research team from the University of Cologne, in collaboration with colleagues from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology in Freising, has discovered a receptor for bitter taste in twelve different cartilaginous fish (sharks and rays). The.....»»
The case for XR at work isn’t giving up just yet
VR/XR might finally take off with the help of the enterprise space, with many everyday people getting their first taste of virtual reality at work......»»
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 review: little to play and nothing to say
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a pretty game, but its bland campaign, atrocious UI, and irritating multiplayer quirks leave a sour taste in the mouth......»»
Mouthfeel of food determines whether people go back for seconds
Are you a sucker, cruncher or chewer … maybe even a smoosher? Think about it: how do you taste your food?.....»»
How a moth"s taste preferences change with age
The larvae and adult forms of the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) adopt different sugar-sensing systems to satisfy their requirements for food selection, according to new research......»»
What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in November 2023
The Killer is coming this month alongside All the Light We Cannot See, and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. That's a small taste of what's new on Netflix in November......»»
Dev sets up “goatse” trap for sites that steal his free web game
Thieving iFrame sites now say: "I steal other people’s code because I’m a total hack." Enlarge / Is this "evocative" header image stretching the limits of good taste? (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Here at Ar.....»»
Rancid food smells and tastes gross—AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage
Have you ever bitten into a nut or a piece of chocolate, expecting a smooth, rich taste, only to encounter an unexpected and unpleasant chalky or sour flavor? That taste is rancidity in action, and it affects pretty much every product in your pantry......»»
Plant-based cheese may be getting more appetizing
Can we skip the dairy and still get a cheese that doesn't taste like plants? Enlarge (credit: Koval Nadiya) There is no questioning our ongoing love affair with cheese. From pizza and pasta to that decadent slice of chee.....»»
We Finally Know Where Oranges and Lemons Come From
In addition to finding where citrus come from, researchers have pinpointed the genetic origins of the fruits’ tart taste.....»»