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Researchers find evidence of a 2,000-year-old curry, the oldest ever found in Southeast Asia
Ancient starch grains of ginger (Zingiber officinale), cinnamon (Cinnamomum sp.) and nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) were identified on the…
How does ice cream work? A chemist explains why you can’t just freeze cream and expect results
Shutterstock Nathan Kilah, University of Tasmania Ice cream seems like a simple concept. Take some dairy, add some…
The Science Behind Sous Vide Cooking
You may have encountered the term somewhere in your late-night video binges or perhaps even in some famous…
Full-fat or low-fat cheese and milk? A dietitian on which is better
Are low-fat dairy products really better for us? Bernardo Emanuelle/Shutterstock Duane Mellor, Aston University You can listen to…
What’s the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods – and what are the concerns? An expert explains
Shutterstock Karen Massel, The University of Queensland Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of…
Peanut butter is a liquid – the physics of this and other unexpected fluids
The knife easily leaves swirls in the spread. rimglow/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ted Heindel, Iowa State University…
How we discovered the true origins of a pint of lager – new research
Researchers have uncovered the likely genesis of the yeast used to make lager. DavidedeAngelini / Shutterstock John Morrissey,…
Study Finds Dairy Played Key Role In Early Human Diets on Tibetan Plateau
A new study published in the journal Science Advances reveals that dairy played a significant role in the…
New Study Finds Link Between Mediterranean Diet and Lower Risk of Dementia
A new study has found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help reduce the risk of dementia by…
Printing Deliciousness: The Future of Cooking with 3D Food Printers
Researchers at Columbia University‘s Creative Machines Lab are exploring the potential of 3D-printed food to replace traditional cooking…