Ozone Pollution Impacts Crops on East Asia, Results to 63 Billion Dollars Annual Loss

Medicine & Technology Jan 24, 2022

A new study found that East Asia lost a staggering 63 billion dollars in their agricultural sector following the impact of increased ozone pollution in the region.

New Quantitative Method Detected More Plastic Particles in Salads Than Previously Thought

Jan 21, 2022

A new study revealed the uptake pathways of nano- and microplastics in edible plants and quantified the accumulation of plastic particles in plants that are served as salads.

Crocodile Delicacy Regains Popularity in Thailand Amidst Price Hike of Pork; Is Eating Croc Meat Okay?

Jan 19, 2022

In Thailand, eating crocodile meat is now cheaper compared to buying pork due to ASF scare. Is eating crocodile and other reptilian meat safe for human health?

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

Jan 14, 2022

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

Jan 03, 2022

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

Dec 29, 2021

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

Dec 03, 2021

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

Nov 09, 2021

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

Nov 08, 2021

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

Nov 02, 2021

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?

Oct 21, 2021

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

Oct 07, 2021

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

Oct 01, 2021

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

Sep 06, 2021

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

Sep 02, 2021

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