Do Manta Rays Benefit from Collective Motion?
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2025 – From bird flocking to fish schooling, many biological systems exhibit some type of collective motion, often to improve performance and conserve energy. […]
A Scientific Method for Flawless Cacio e Pepe
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – The beloved Italian pasta cacio e pepe is perhaps best known for two things: being delicious and being frustratingly difficult to cook. […]
Coffee Too Weak? Try This!
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2025 – Tens of billions of kilograms of coffee are consumed around the world each year. However, due to its very specific agricultural needs, […]
A Step Toward Plant-Based Gelatin
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2025 – With increased awareness about food sources and their environmental impacts, replacing animal-derived products in food and drugs is a significant research area. […]
The Best Butter for a Vegan Shortbread
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2025 – Butter is a key ingredient in many baked goods, but for those who are lactose intolerant, finding a good alternative can be […]
Making Foie Gras Without Force-Feeding
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2025 — Foie gras is a unique delicacy made from the liver of a duck or goose. While it can be an acquired taste, […]
What’s Behind the ‘Pop and Slosh’ When Opening a Swing-Top Bottle of Beer?
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2025 — In a fun experiment, Max Koch, a researcher at the University of Göttingen in Germany — who also happens to be passionate […]
Novel Lab-on-Chip Platform Promises to Expedite Cancer Diagnoses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2025 – Cancer accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 – almost one in every six deaths globally – according to the World […]
Salt Deposit Ring Inside Your Pasta Pan?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2025 – If you’ve ever tossed a generous pinch of salt into your pasta pan’s water for flavor or as an attempt to make […]