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This Doomsday Vault May Hold The Key Food Security In An Unpredictable Future

Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic — and very real — value of seeds.

By Adriana Craciun and The Conversation
Health

34 Years Ago, This Label Was Required On All Packaged Foods — It Needs An Upgrade

A bill known as the TRUTH in Labeling Act has been sitting before Congress since late 2023.

By Kimberly Baker and The Conversation
Health

This Unlikely Food Was Just Linked to An Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In A Massive Study

A study of nearly 2 million people shows how processed meat, red meat, and poultry affect risk of the condition.

By Elana Spivack
Science

What The Legacy Of Nutrition Facts Labels Tells Us About The Food We Eat

How we got to this somewhat confusing, but helpful, set of facts printed on our food labels.

By Xaq Frohlich and The Conversation
Space Fare

Astronauts Say Food In Space Just Tastes Worse — But Why?

Astronauts often report that the joy of eating is lost in space. Food that tastes fabulous on Earth may become bland and boring in orbit

By Julia Low, Lisa Newman, Jayani Chandrapala, Ian Peake, Grace Loke Mei Ing and The Conversation
Health

Our Favorite Comfort Foods May One Day Help Us Tap Into Lost Memories

Eating and drinking certain things from your past may be important for your mood and mental health.

By Doug Angus, Kate Simpson, Megan Lee and The Conversation
Pet Science

Should You Feed Your Dog Vegetables? An Animal Nutritionist Reveals the Ultimate Pet Food Hack

Keep treats within 5 to 10 percent of your dog’s daily calories.

By Elana Spivack
Health

Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How

There’s growing evidence that ultra-processed foods may affect how our immune system works.

By Samuel J. White, Philippe B. Wilson and The Conversation
Health

These Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Might Increase the Risk For Many Diseases

Not all plant-based meals are healthy.

By Hannah Docter-Loeb
Health

America's Favorite Fruit Reveals The Hidden Truth About Food Waste

Our food waste problem is hard to wrap your head around. These four charts help.

By Claire Maldarelli
Farm Waste

The Silver Bullet For Ending Food Waste On The Farm

Technology has made great in-roads in reducing food waste from the farm. But it is only a start.

By Ted Genoways
Food Science

Students Aim To Cut Food Waste — But Can They?

Public schools feed a lot of kids — even more when the meals are free. The problem? A lot of that food goes to waste. Students are on the case.

By Bridget Huber

Solving Food Waste

How data, technology, ingenuity, and common sense can be used to fight food waste on farms, in grocery stores, and our refrigerators.

By Inverse Staff
Tech

Five Gadgets To Fight Food Waste: The Good, The Bad, And The Ridiculous

Americans finally want to do something about food waste. Behold the gadgets on offer to help them do it.

By Michael Park
Diary Of Waste

A Week in the Life of a Big-Time Food-Waster

A typical U.S. citizen keeps a diary of his food mindlessness — and tries to change his ways.

By Christopher Ketcham
Health

How Salty Food Can Poison Your Microbiome

Salt is a common ingredient, sure, but too much of it can wreak havoc on the gut.

By Christopher Damman and The Conversation
Health

The Ultraprocessed Food Hype Is Masking This Other Major Health Predictor, 30 Years of Data Reveal

Much of the recent evidence related to ultra-processed foods tell us what we already knew.

By Gary Sacks, Kathryn Backholer, Kathryn Bradbury, Sally Mackay and The Conversation
Health

The One Key Fact You Should Remember About Ultra-Processed Foods

The consumption of large proportions of ultra-processed foods has been linked to poor health outcomes and early death.

By The Conversation and Pete Wilde
gravity free lunch

Nostalgia is the future of space food

The future of space is changing and space food is changing along with it. A scientist explains how emotions will be crucial for the future of space dining.

By Sarah Wells
Detox

What the Food Network can teach men about getting vaccinated

"They don't seek out healthcare unless they absolutely need it."

By Katie MacBride
Surprise!

Look: 3 unexpected creatures solve an Arctic food chain mystery

Atlantic cod at the North Pole? It's more likely than you think.

By Jennifer Walter
Nom-Noms

All 6 Game of the Year nominees as food

G4’s Adam Sessler has the scoop.

By Robin Bea
Cardiac crunch

7 foods scientifically proven to boost heart health

Leafy greens, lean meats, nuts, and more.

By Jennifer Walter
Munch munch munch

The scientific explanation behind your food cravings

Blame your ancestors.

By JoAnna Wendel
Yum!

Harvestella’s mouth-watering food in 10 gorgeous images

Hope you’re not hungry.

By Robin Bea
tasty

These 10 common foods have the smallest environmental impact: study

Your favorite sugary drinks aren’t as bad for the planet as you’d think.

By Jennifer Walter
glamping

Video: Rivian’s R1T electric pickup has a feature foodies will love

You need to see this thing to believe it!

By Jordan Golson
Feast Your Eyes

7 sustainable "future foods" you need to eat

By Tara Yarlagadda
Mind and Body

4 things in your fridge that worsen brain health

By Jennifer Walter
Check, Please!

Scientists debunk the “soy boys” food myth

Don’t blame your “moobs” on soy.

By Sarah Wells