Food Sources : Discovery News

Fruit Labels Dissolve Into Organic Soap

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Nov 8, 2011 09:32 AM ET | 0

Fruitwash labels dissolve into organic fruit soap to clean your dirty apples. Read more

Eating in an Emergency: Photos

Posted Fri Oct 14, 2011 08:30 AM ET | 0

It feels a bit like the apocalypse lately. Here's a look at what you should and shouldn't eat if times get rough. Read more

Did We Get Duped by the Poop Burger Story?

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:33 PM ET | 0

"Sewer" meat is not only plausible, it's been taste-tested. Yum. Read more

Did We Get Duped by the Poop Burger Story?

Would You Like Some Electronic Fries With That?

Posted by Emad Hanna Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:20 AM ET | 0

Nutrismart system calls for edible chips to be implanted in food to provide nutritional and other information. Read more

Would You Like Some Electronic Fries With That?

Over a Billion Tons of Food Wasted Annually

Posted Wed May 11, 2011 02:10 PM ET | 0

The amount of food lost or wasted every year is equivalent to more than half of the world's annual cereals crop. Read more

Test Tube Meat Grown in the Lab

Posted by David Teeghman Thu Feb 3, 2011 10:56 AM ET | 0

Test tube meat could help solve future global food crises, but will anyone eat it? Read more

Ancient Farmers Swiftly Spread Westward

Posted Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:25 PM ET | 0

Sophisticated farming methods traveled quickly from the Middle East into Europe around 8,000 years ago. Read more

Turkey Day Traditions

Posted Mon Nov 8, 2010 03:50 PM ET

You know that Thanksgiving includes turkeys, stuffing and cranberry sauce, but there's more to the story -- and the science-- behind the tradition. Isn't it time you learned more about one of the most beloved (and delicious!) holidays? Read more

Harvest Produce at the Grocery Store

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Sep 1, 2010 09:29 AM ET | 0

Hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic farming are used to bring bountiful harvests to the urban environment. Read more

Organic Farms Not a Conservation Cure-All

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu May 13, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

In some regions of the world, organic farms may be a losing proposition for both wildlife and food production. Read more

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Could Make You Fat

Posted by Tracy Staedter Sat Mar 27, 2010 05:33 PM ET | 0

I went to the YouTube site to find the commercial (below) sponsored by the Corn Refiner's Association promoting high-fructose corn syrup. I was surprised to find all of the spoof commercials. Where have I been? What is this battle brewing ... Read more

Super Beans Aim for the Sky

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Mon Feb 8, 2010 11:42 AM ET | 0

I have some exciting bean news that bodes well for struggling smallholder farmers in Africa. The Rwanda Agricultural Research Institute announced that it has unveiled 15 varieties of climbing beans that put the common "bush bean" in the dust. The ... Read more

Cavemen Roasted Birds, Too

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 25, 2009 03:30 PM ET | 0

Although the first Thanksgiving was held in 1621, humans were roasting birds long before then. Read more

What a Great Vintage of Hydrogen You Have

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Oct 16, 2009 01:34 PM ET | 0

Over the summer, Penn State scientists developed a microbial fuel cell in the lab that uses bacteria to desalinate waste water and generate electricity, methane, or hydrogen. Now the method is taking root in wine country. When the Napa Wine ... Read more

What a Great Vintage of Hydrogen You Have

This Spud's For You

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Oct 1, 2009 09:58 AM ET | 0

Potato fans can breathe a sigh of relief. An international team of scientists is closing in on the entire potato genome, helping to ensure that our crops will be safe long into the future. Earlier this month scientists cracked the ... Read more