JAXA Develops Culture Bag for Crop Production and Long-Term Food Supply in Space

TECH & INNOVATION 01.14.2022 23:31 PM

JAXA is now testing a new approach of growing crops in space for long-term food production through the use of culture bag technology.

Polar Bears Chase Reindeer for Food; Diet Changes Due to Climate Change

01.03.2022 02:18 AM

A video that recently captured a polar bear chasing a reindeer into the sea before killing it had gone viral after it was shared on various social media platforms.

Human Colonies in Space May Avoid People From Eating Each Other Due to Worse Food Shortage

12.29.2021 14:02 PM

Experts gave insights on potential scenario if future colonies outside Earth have exhausted all of their food resources, and what we can do about it today.

Elsevier And ISES Announce Coldbox Store As This Year’s Renewable Transformation Challenge Prize Winner

12.03.2021 01:47 AM

The Nigerian solar-powered system aims to reduce food waste and its climate footprint by reducing post-food harvest losses.

Extra Teaspoon of Herb Seasoning Could Lower Blood Pressure, Improve Heart Health Without Removing Salt in Food

11.09.2021 23:03 PM

A new study found the most convenient way to lower blood pressure is by adding a teaspoon of herb seasoning. It works even without removing the salt, changing the dietary plan, or any intense exercise.

New Lab-Grown Meat Production Facility in California Brings Cell-Based Food Closer to Reality

11.08.2021 04:29 AM

The new production facility of food technology startup Upside Foods can produce up to 50,000 lbs of lab-grown meat every year, bringing cell-based meat to reality.

AHA 2021 Food Guide: Diet for a Healthy Heart Could Be Adapted from a Personal Eating Habit

11.02.2021 22:29 PM

A new study by the American Heart Association suggests a better heart-healthy diet based on the eating habit people already have.

Eating Right Vs Intermittent Fasting: Which is More Effective for Weight Loss?

10.21.2021 03:48 AM

Dr. Michael Mosley said the key to weight loss is eating the right food. Mediterranean Diet has extraordinary power to restore the body's ability to reach its ideal weight even without fasting and reduce the risk of severe illness.

How Much Salt Should a Person Take Each Day? Cutting Sodium Intake Decreases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

10.07.2021 04:53 AM

A laureate professor in nutrition and dietetics compiled studies to show that too much salt increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke, contrary to a recent claim by an online article.

Is Plant Farming on Mars Possible? Clover in Regolith Soil Develops Through Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria

10.01.2021 02:45 AM

A new study suggests nitrogen-fixing bacteria Sinorhizobium meliloti as solution to grow plant food on the Martian regolith soil.

Plant-Based Diet Makes Men Fart More: A Sign of Healthy Diet, Good Gut Bacteria

09.06.2021 22:06 PM

A plant-based diet, including eating more vegetables, fruits, grains, and leagues, increases flatulence among men as a sign of good gut bacteria that keeps the large intestine and protects it from cancer.

Life in Space: Michael López-Alegría Shares How Astronauts Eat; Describes Way to Prepare, Eat Food While Floating Above Earth

09.02.2021 21:40 PM

Former NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría recently shared how astronauts are eating in space from the time foods are prepared until they are consumed.

Cuttlefish: Extraordinary Sharp Memory of Sepia officinalis Breaks Aging Limitations

08.18.2021 02:23 AM

The unbelievable sharp memory of cuttlefish was analyzed in recent research, and it was found that their ability does not fade quickly.

Junk and Ultra-Processed Food Is 67% in Children's Calorie Intake Resulting to Obesity, Health Issues

08.12.2021 11:44 AM

A new study revealed that the ultra-processed food intake of children significantly increased in a span of two decades.

COVID-19 and Ultra-Processed Food: Is Coronavirus Mortality Rate Linked with Diet?

07.12.2021 11:02 AM

Proper diet, such as decreasing calorie intake from ultra-processed foods and eating more plant-based products, may protect us against COVID-19.

Underground Microbes Help Plants Survive, Reduce Stress Even in Poor Lighting Conditions

07.06.2021 06:20 AM

Everyone knows that terrestrial plants are firmly anchored in the earth through their roots, creating their food from the sunlight above and the nutrition below. However, a new study shows how one aspect of their nutrition steps up when the other starts to fail.

Eating Habits, Food Portion Size Contributes to Weight Gain

06.08.2021 06:00 AM

A person's eating habits, including the food he's putting on his plate and how fast he eats could determine the amount of food he is eating. Meaning, he'll know if he is possibly overeating.

Microgravity Refrigerator Could Store Food for Astronauts in the Future

05.28.2021 08:41 AM

One of the main challenges of space travel has been food storage. While mankind has been sending people to space as early as 1961, there has never been any refrigerator to keep food cold and fresh during long missions.

Perishable Food Can Now for Last Months, Thanks to This New Pasteurization Technique

05.14.2021 07:54 AM

A food-tech startup in upstate New York developed a new pasteurization technology that preserves perishable food without refrigeration and using artificial preservatives to cut down millions of tons of food waste worldwide.

Flat Pasta Transforms Into 3D Shapes When Cooked, Perfect for Food Delivery to Space Stations and Disaster Sites

05.06.2021 06:40 AM

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania developed a flat pasta that morphs into 3D shapes when cooked that uses less packaging and releases less carbon footprint.

NASA Offers Award for Ideas on Nutritious, Delicious Space Food System for Interplanetary Travel

03.26.2021 21:18 PM

NASA food scientists seek an ideal space food system that will offer delicious and nutritious meals for astronauts in long-duration interplanetary missions.