FoodOctober 1, 2022
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee, According to Science
A mathematical model reveals the best way to achieve consistently tasty espresso
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FoodJune 24, 2022
Spray-On, Rinse-Off Food ‘Wrapper’ Can Cut Plastic Packaging
The coating deters microorganisms to fight both food waste and foodborne illness
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OpinionNovember 22, 2021
The Ecology of the First Thanksgiving
Food sources around Plymouth Colony were so abundant because of Native land management
AgricultureSeptember 22, 2021
Agroecology Is the Solution to World Hunger
Millions of farmers are growing and sharing food in ways that enhance nutrition, biodiversity and quality of life
FoodJune 1, 2015
Book Review: How to Bake π
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
FoodMay 16, 2014
Is Reintroducing Acorns into the Human Diet a Nutty Idea?
If harvested sustainably and treated to remove bitter tannins, acorns may once again have a more prominent place in the kitchen
FoodMarch 25, 2014
Fact or Fiction?: The 5-Second Rule for Dropped Food
There may be some actual science behind this popular deadline for retrieving grounded goodies