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What Is Pasteurization, and How Does It Keep Milk Safe?
The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses
What Is Pasteurization, and How Does It Keep Milk Safe?
The pasteurization process was invented in the 1860s and continues to keep people safe from a range of foodborne illnesses
Florida’s Beef with Lab-Grown Meat Is Evidence-Free
Lobbyists’ and politicians’ campaigns against lab-grown meat appeal to emotion, not logic and reason
‘Opportunity Crops’ Could Boost Nutrition across Africa
Cary Fowler, the U.S. State Department’s leading figure on global hunger, explains a new way to improve nutritious food supply
Snake Steak Could Be a Climate-Friendly Source of Protein
Pythons turn their food into meat pretty efficiently, a study finds, making them an intriguing alternative to climate-unfriendly cows
CRISPR Will Likely Not Solve Bird Flu
New research shows that CRISPR, the gene editing technique, could make chickens more resistant to bird flu. But its use raises many ethical and scientific issues
Tubby Labradors May Be at the Mercy of Their Genes, Not Just Too Many Treats
One in four Labrador retrievers carries a gene that tricks their brain into thinking they’re starving
Is Raw-Milk Cheese Safe to Eat?
Recent bacterial outbreaks from consuming cheese made from unpasteurized milk, or “raw milk,” raise questions about the safety of eating these artisanal products
People with Food Allergies Can Treat Symptoms with Asthma Medication, FDA Decides
New research demonstrates that Xolair, an injectable asthma medication, can reduce severe reactions to peanuts, milk and eggs by dulling an overactive immune response
Why Does Fruitcake Last So Long?
The holiday fruitcake is a timeless dessert—literally
Morel Mushrooms Can Be Deadly, Food Poisoning Cases Show
A deadly food poisoning outbreak highlights how little we know about morel mushrooms
World Leaders Agree to a Climate Deal on Food for the First Time
The first global declaration on reducing emissions from food production is a start, researchers say—but it sidesteps contentious issues such as meat consumption
Gluten’s Complex Chemistry Contributes to Delicious Baked Goods
Gluten’s unique chemistry gives foods like bread and rolls their airy, stretchy textures