Jul 20 2011
Whale Wars in Iceland
Much of Iceland's controversial whale hunt is driven by tourism, which is why anti-whaling activists are demanding the country ban the practice.
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Jun 15 2011
Iron Age Beer-Making Operation Discovered
France today may be renowned for its fine wines, but it has at least a 2,500-year-old history of beer-making.
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Apr 22 2011
Drink Up: Chemistry Keeps Beer Fresher, Longer
Knowing how beer becomes unpleasantly bitter can help breweries craft a beverage with a longer shelf life.
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Mar 10 2011
World’s Most Expensive Coffee’s Key Ingredient? Dung
Single cups of this luxury brand have been known to sell for almost $100 in specialty outlets.
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Jan 18 2011
What Did Iron-Age Beer Taste Like?
Barley grains are providing savory insights into this ancient Celtic malt beverage.
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Dec 13 2010
Mom’s Diet Can Shape Baby’s Brain
By eating a nutritious and varied diet, pregnant mothers can start their children on the road toward healthy eating.
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Oct 04 2010
Beer Gets Boost with Microbrew View
A technique normally used in the biomedical field is allowing scientists to see deeper into beer than ever before.
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Sep 13 2010
Artificial Skin Offers Robots, Amputees Sense of Touch
Biotech wizards have engineered electronic skin that can sense touch, in a major step towards next-generation robotics and prosthetic limbs.
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Jul 27 2010
Food for Mars: A Daunting Challenge
Astronaut foods may appear indestructible, but many crew favorites don't retain their nutrition or palatability for even a year.
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Jul 17 2010
Divers Find 230-Year-Old Champagne in Baltic Shipwreck
Perfectly preserved 230-year-old champagne has been discovered by Swedish divers.
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