The flavor of foods involves taste, odor, touch and vision

The eyes have such a powerful role that they can trump the tongue and the nose. The human desire for novelty and new experiences also is a factor in the human tendency to ignore what the eyes may be tasting and listening to the tongue and nose

06 May 2013 TN 5 Year 5

Butanol is the next generation of biofuel

Butanol has several advantages over ethanol, including a higher energy content that is closer to gasoline. Unlike ethanol, butanol can be used in cars directly, without mixing or altering the vehicle

01 April 2013 TN 4 Year 5

High levels of carbon dioxide increase water efficence use of sorghum and winter wheat

Between 1958 and 2011 the carbon dioxide concentration has increased and higher carbon dioxide compensated for reductions in growth of winter wheat due to drought

01 April 2013 TN 4 Year 5

Biomass for perfume, cosmetic, personal-care products

The scientists transform plant “essential oils”, substances with the characteristic fragrance of the plant, into high-value ingredients

04 March 2013 TN 3 Year 5

Waste to taste: feeding the world's population in the next century

Through composting, vermiculture and high density vertical growing it is possible to grow 14 times more using 90% less water, energy and labor

04 February 2013 TN 2 Year 5

Leaves of carob tree fight food-poisoning bacteria

Extracts of carob leaves proved effective in inhibiting the growth of Listeria bacteria. Carob may be best-known as a substitute for chocolate that does not contain caffeine or theobromine, which makes chocolate toxic to dogs

04 February 2013 TN 2 Year 5

How to use sunlight to produce steam and other vapors

The potential societal benefits are more energy-efficient distillation of alcohol, a new and highly practical strategy for desalination and water purification and compact solar-driven sources of steam for sterilization and sanitation

03 December 2012 TN 12 Year 4

Séralini study conclusions not supported by data

Serious defects in the design and methodology of a paper by Séralini mean it does not meet acceptable scientific standards and there is no need to re-examine previous safety evaluations of genetically modified maize NK60

03 December 2012 TN 12 Year 4

Transparent solar cells for windows that generate electricity

Development of a new transparent solar cell, an advance toward giving windows in homes and other buildings the ability to generate electricity while still allowing people to see outside

05 November 2012 TN 11 Year 4

Safety and efficacy of niacin as a feed additive for all animal species

24 October 2012 TN 10 Year 4

How to extend strawberry growing season

24 October 2012 TN 10 Year 4

Scientists call on French researchers to release GMO test data

17 October 2012 TN 10 Year 4

EFSA publishes initial review on GM maize and herbicide study

12 October 2012 TN 10 Year 4

Plants can reduce street-level concentrations of nitrogen dioxide

A study suggested that urban planners consider the benefits of planting trees in these areas

01 October 2012 TN 10 Year 4

Doubts on Séralini study linking GM crops and cancer

After the article published on Food and Chemical Toxicology, there was a lot of reactions by researchers and scientists. Efsa will next week deliver its preliminary review

01 October 2012 TN 10 Year 4