Food
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Candy-Coated Frogs Carry Deadly Kick
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Feb 6, 2012 11:39 AM ET | 0
Madagascar poison frogs' skin contains sucrose -- and the source of the sugar may surprise you. Read more
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Factory Farming Videos Prompt 'Ag-Gag' Bills
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:11 AM ET | 0
The bills hope to shield the public from seeing undercover videos at factory farms. Read more
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Why Some Animals Are Fatter Than Others
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 20, 2012 02:52 PM ET | 0
Humans may struggle with weight, but nature seems to know exactly how fat each animal on the planet should be. Read more
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Plants Take Bus South for Winter
Posted by Tim Wall Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:27 PM ET | 0
New York's bus garden drove south for the winter. Read more
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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
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Cheese-Inspired Plastic Wrap Cleans Itself
Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Jan 6, 2012 10:49 AM ET | 0
Plastic wrap made with a layer of blue cheese fungus cleans itself. Read more
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Invasive, Tasty Tiger Prawns Prowl Gulf Waters
Posted by Tim Wall Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:56 PM ET | 0
Bring out the melted butter and cocktail sauce. There's an invasive species to eat. Read more
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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
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Hear About Climate History Through the Grapevine
Posted by Tim Wall Mon Dec 19, 2011 03:58 PM ET | 0
Vineyard records dating back to the 14th century show that the time to harvest pinot noir correlates with ocean temperatures. Read more
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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
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Why Chimps Eat Dead Wood and Other Plants
Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Nov 29, 2011 01:43 PM ET | 0
A look at the long list of plants and plant parts that chimps consume and how they help them. Read more
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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
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Bees Protect Kenyan Crops From Elephants
Posted by Tim Wall Tue Nov 22, 2011 04:41 PM ET | 0
Beehive fences have become an effective barrier on Kenyan farms -- keeping roaming elephants out and providing a sweet source of income. Read more
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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
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Urban Beehive Makes Beekeeping Chic
Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:14 AM ET | 0
This concept project attracts bees to an artificial honeycomb, leaving users to reap the sweet benefits. Read more
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