Food : Science World Report

Jul 28, 2015 11:06 AM EDT

GMO Rice Tackles Global Warming by Emitting Less Greenhouse Gases

A genetically modified strain of rice may be good for the environment. Scientists have developed a new GMO that produces far less methane than traditional rice, which could help curb the amount of greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere.

Jul 22, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

Ocean Acidification May Cause Major Food Web Changes with Warming Temperatures

Scientists have found that ocean acidification may cause some major changes in the ocean's food chain due to its effect on phytoplankton communities.

Jul 19, 2015 11:20 AM EDT

Fast Food: Eating At A Restaurant Is Just As Unhealthy, Study Suggests

Restaurant food may be just as unhealthy as meals at some fast-food joints, according to recent findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Jul 17, 2015 12:39 PM EDT

Polar Bears Don't Slow Down in the Summer: Metabolism Risk in a Warmer Arctic

Polar bears may be less resilient to ice melt than previously thought. Scientists have found that while polar bears can reduce their energy expenditure a little, it's not enough to make up for current food shortages.

Jul 15, 2015 07:33 AM EDT

New Superfood Seaweed That Tastes Like Bacon Discovered by Scientists

Seaweed doesn't always taste like seaweed. Sometimes, it tastes like bacon. Researchers have patented a new strain of seaweed that, when cooked, actually tastes like bacon.

Jul 14, 2015 09:59 PM EDT

Are These Lovable Characters Making Your Kids Fat?

New findings published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology reveal that the amount of cartoons children watch may also be linked to the amount of food they consume.

Jul 13, 2015 07:55 PM EDT

3D Printers May Cause Huge Changes in the Food Industry

3D printers may be poised for some huge changes in the food industry.

Jul 08, 2015 01:14 PM EDT

People Who Imagine Food Smells Weigh More

Could the ability to imagine the smell of your favorite foods increase obesity risk?

Jul 08, 2015 11:10 AM EDT

Is Junk Food Messing With Your Brain?

Sure, we all have our vices. And for many of us, junk food is one of them. Yet scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered just why we love to overeat when we're scarfing down our favorite greasy meals.

Jul 07, 2015 01:23 PM EDT

Environmentally Friendly Shopping Bags May Cause You to Buy Junk Food

It turns out that reusable shopping bags may influence the type of food you buy. Scientists have discovered that bringing your own bags may make you more likely to purchase both organic food and junk food.

Jul 04, 2015 11:02 AM EDT