Edible holograms could someday decorate foods
Holograms are everywhere, from driver's licenses to credit cards to product packaging. And now, edible holograms could someday enhance foods. Researchers reporting in ACS Nano have developed a laser-based method to print nanostructured holograms on d.....»»
Using holograms to illuminate de Sitter space
Our understanding of the universe may not be expanding as much as the universe itself. In some cases, our theories about cosmic inflation may feel as if they are deflating into a black hole......»»
Why don’t most foods cause allergies?
Proteins in food set off an immune response—but a feeble one. Enlarge / Artist's rendering of a T cell. (credit: Getty Images) One of the adaptive immune system’s primary jobs is to recognize foreign substances in our bodi.....»»
Forget Ninja Prime Day deals: This Dual Basket Air Fryer is $50
Enjoy being able to air fry two different foods at once in perfect sync with this amazing air fryer deal from Best Buy......»»
Who trusts gene-edited foods? New study gauges public acceptance
Through CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies, researchers and developers are poised to bring dozens—if not hundreds—of new products to grocery stores: mushrooms with longer shelf lives, drought-resistant corn and bananas impervious to a fun.....»»
Forget Lasers. The Hot New Tool for Physicists Is Sound
From acoustic tweezers to holograms, engineers are taking inspiration from the field of optics—and riding the sound wave......»»
Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine
Photosynthesis has evolved in plants for millions of years to turn water, carbon dioxide, and the energy from sunlight into plant biomass and the foods we eat. This process, however, is very inefficient, with only about 1% of the energy found in sunl.....»»
Rutgers Scientist Develops Antimicrobial, Plant-Based Food Wrap Designed To Replace Plastic
Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms.....»»
Scientists develop antimicrobial, plant-based food wrap designed to replace plastic
Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding against pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms.....»»
Researchers observe vital cellular machinery behind the body"s incorporation of selenium
A Rutgers scientist is part of an international team that has determined the process for incorporating selenium—an essential trace mineral found in soil, water and some foods that increases antioxidant effects in the body—includes 25 specialized.....»»
PCR test for Okinawa mozuku could increase yields and lead to climate-tolerant strains
A simple PCR test could be used to improve cultivation of the edible brown seaweed, Okinawa mozuku, and even aid attempts at generating heat-tolerant strains, reported scientists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate Universit.....»»
TikTok"s air fryer tortilla pizza hack is perfect drunk food
My college days are long past. And they were never really that crazy to begin with. But recall being young: You've stayed up late, probably had like three too many, you're hungry but capable of making only the most basic foods. If you're in that (alt.....»»
Edible insects and plant-based proteins to be the subject of classroom debates
Edible insects and plant-based alternatives to meat will be discussed with children as part of new research......»»
A new tool to verify the geographical origins of virgin olive oil
Olive oil is one of the most prestigious agri-foods in Spain and it is the base of the Mediterranean diet. Adulteration and commercial fraud cases occur when it comes to the origin and varieties of a product with such an economic and business interes.....»»
Industry lobbying on WHO overshadowing public health policy, researchers suggest
Has the World Health Organization become collateral damage in the wars over global commerce? Producers of such products as commercial milk formulas, processed foods, alcoholic beverages, pharmaceuticals and electronic gaming software have been rampin.....»»
Report evaluates food diversity in 10 Mediterranean countries
The Mediterranean diet is underpinned by diverse foods. However, after assessing agrobiodiversity consumption, production and conservation in the region, researchers say that further actions are needed—particularly on farms—to ensure food system.....»»
Tiger steaks and lion burgers: Lab-grown exotic animal meat is on the menu
Most cellular meat startups focus on growing familiar foods (like beef and chicken) in a lab, but Primeval Foods has its sights set on something more exotic......»»
How to install and manage apps for Messages on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
Messages apps on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 allow you to collaborate with others, share interesting finds, play games, and decorate your chat with stickers. Here's what you need to know to get started using them.Apple introduced Messages-specific apps in 2.....»»
Mother"s Day Gift Idea: Get 15 Tulips for $9.99 at Whole Foods with Amazon Prime
Delivery is availableMother's Day, arguably the most important day of the year, is only a few days away! This year it lands on Sunday, May 8. If you haven't yet ordered a gift for your mom, your choices are narrowing down quickly. Thankfully,.....»»
Video: Toilet to tap—How are we able to safely drink water we"ve flushed?
In areas where water is scarce, reusing wastewater is one way to increase the supply. But to do that safely, water has to undergo lots of cleaning procedures, including some new innovations using edible materials like okra!.....»»
Exploring the potential food contamination routes of a newly identified foodborne pathogen
People must consume enough safe and nutritious food to remain alive and healthy. Consumption of unsafe foods, contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances, is responsible for more than 200 diseases, ranging from diar.....»»