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DNews Nuggets: Sniffing Out a N. Korean Fusion Bomb?

Posted by DNews Editors Thu Feb 2, 2012 10:20 AM ET | 0

Get quick-hit news, updates, videos, tips, rumors and more! Updated by DNews editors worldwide throughout the news day. Read more

DNews Nuggets: Sniffing Out a N. Korean Fusion Bomb?

Invasive Species Recipes: Cookbook Photos

Posted Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:16 PM ET | 0

If you want to do your part to devour America's invasive species problem, these recipes will get you started. Read more

Invasive Species: Why Not Just Eat Them?

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:51 AM ET | 0

Many invasives aren't an easy sell on the plate -- or fashion runways. But for some animals, that could change. Read more

Do You Have Food Allergies? Are You Sure?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Thu Jan 12, 2012 03:32 PM ET | 0

Though food allergies can be deadly, they are less common than most people think. Read more

Do You Have Food Allergies? Are You Sure?

A Tax on Soda Could Save Lives

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jan 11, 2012 05:44 PM ET | 0

Just one extra penny tacked onto to every ounce of soda sold in the United States could prevent 95,000 coronary heart events. Read more

Where Does Your Chicken Come From?

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Fri Jan 6, 2012 10:49 AM ET | 0

In its first season, Portlandia created an instantly iconic piece asking a waitress what the life of the chicken they were about to order was like. So, we thought we'd ask, too. Read more

Low-Gluten Beer May Be High in Gluten

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Jan 3, 2012 09:47 AM ET | 0

"Low-gluten" turns out to often be an ambiguous label. Read more

The Science of Champagne

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:02 AM ET | 0

Once the New Year's Eve conversation peters out, you can impress your friends with the science behind champagne. Read more

5 Futuristic Ways to Cook a Holiday Feast

Posted Thu Dec 22, 2011 11:57 AM ET | 0

These recipes and the equipment needed turn your kitchen into a chemistry lab. Read more

Eco-Labels Found To Be Fishy

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Dec 12, 2011 06:13 PM ET | 0

A new report found that many seafood products sold as environmentally-friendly aren't much better than from conventional fish farms. Read more

African Tuber: A Root Cause of Famine

Posted by Tim Wall Wed Nov 23, 2011 04:28 AM ET | 0

Like Ireland's potato in the 19th century, African cassava is under attack from a disease that may put poor farmers at risk to famine. Read more

Eating Local Good for the Economy

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

The local foods movement is harvesting success for farmers and growing jobs for American workers. Read more

Some Honey May Have Unsweet Origins

Posted by Marianne English Tue Nov 15, 2011 08:26 AM ET | 0

Though the products still consist of honey, differences in how they're processed can affect quality and safety. Read more

Beware Black Licorice

Posted by Marianne English Sun Oct 30, 2011 04:15 PM ET | 0

Over 40? Take it easy on the black licorice -- the FDA announced consuming too much of it can lead to heart problems. Read more

Gruesome Body Parts Full of Carbs: Photos

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 02:03 PM ET | 0

An artist in Thailand is baking up some bloody bread. Read more

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