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First Mars Astronauts May Grow Their Own Food

Posted Mon Aug 29, 2011 04:53 PM ET | 0

A high-tech 'kitchen garden' may be the answer to the worry about what astronauts may eat on a long journey to Mars. Read more

How To Eat Well And Save The Planet Too

Posted Mon Jul 25, 2011 02:58 PM ET | 0

Pork, farm-raised salmon, chicken and turkey are all on a par when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, but pigs are in a category of their own when it comes to environmental impact. Read more

Japan Bans Fukushima Beef Shipments Over Radiation

Posted Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:36 PM ET | 0

Japan on Tuesday suspended cattle shipments from the wagyu-producing Fukushima prefecture on fears of radiation-tainted beef in the country's meat distribution chain. Read more

Which Foods Are Most Likely to Get You Sick?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jun 8, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

In light of the recent deadly outbreak of E. coli in Germany, find out which foods are the riskiest and why. Read more

Killer Bacteria Source May Never Be Found

Posted Tue Jun 7, 2011 10:59 AM ET | 0

The scare has led puzzled officials to warn consumers off raw tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and sprouts. Read more

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Deadly New Strain

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Jun 2, 2011 05:40 PM ET | 0

The new bacteria is a hybrid of two existing ones that have combined to form a super-virulent strain. Read more

Robots on the Farm

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Apr 12, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Farms may soon be staffed by autonomous robots that do everything from harvesting to pest control. Read more

Tokyo Water Deemed Unsafe, Food Bans Imposed

Posted Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:28 PM ET | 0

Radioactive iodine in the city's tap water was measured to be twice the safe level for infants. Read more

Radiation-Tainted Food Detected Leaving Japan

Posted Mon Mar 21, 2011 09:29 AM ET | 0

A shipment of fava beans had been contaminated, officials report, as smoke drove workers from the country's overheating nuclear plant. Read more

As BPA Concerns Rise, Can Companies Seek Alternatives

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 30, 2010 08:40 AM ET | 0

The dilemma is that so far nothing matches the preserving quality of BPA-containing can linings. Read more

Could Climate Change Ruin Thanksgiving Dinner?

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 24, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Warmer temperatures will affect just about everything you'll find on the dinner table this Thanksgiving. Read more

Organic Veggies Not More Nutritious

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Nov 22, 2010 06:00 AM ET | 0

Growing organic vegetables may be better for the environment, but eating them may not necessarily be more healthful. Read more

New Greenhouse Promises Fresh Salad in Space

Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:47 PM ET | 0

NASA is testing mini space grow houses that can provide up to one square meter of grow space. Read more

Cajun Cuisine at Risk as Oil's Effects Spread

Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Mon Jun 21, 2010 09:40 AM ET | 0

The BP oil spill not only threatens Gulf seafood, but also the cultures and cuisines that depend on it. Read more

Diet Based on TV Ads Makes People Fat, Unhealthy

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Jun 3, 2010 12:21 PM ET | 0

If you were to eat only foods advertised on TV, you would get more than 20 times the recommended fat and sugar. Read more

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