10:55
The Department Of Health And Human Services Cuts 10,000 Jobs
The cuts hit multiple agencies, affecting work on HIV, gun violence prevention, vaccines, minority health research, and more.
The Navajo Researcher Recovering A Desert Peach Variety
The Southwest peach, once cultivated by Indigenous peoples but devastated by colonizers, is being brought back by a Navajo scientist in Utah.
12:10
Frozen Climate And Conservation Funds Leave Farmers In Limbo
Funds for climate and sustainability-focused farming projects have been indefinitely frozen, even though the USDA has already signed contracts.
7:37
Can Spiking Eggnog Kill Bacteria From The Raw Eggs?
If treated properly, even old-fashioned eggnog made with cream and raw eggs can be a safe holiday beverage.
12:15
Are Food Recalls Actually On The Rise? Not Really.
Despite near daily warnings of food recalls, 2024 hasn’t been that different from previous years.
12:28
Michigan-Based Team To Resuscitate Shipwrecked Rye Seeds
Divers have recovered seeds of a long-lost rye variety from a 146-year-old shipwreck in Lake Huron. Scientists hope to bring it back to life.
10:31
A Horn Of Potato Plenty
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts.
6:55
Adding Marbling To Fake Meat For That Extra-Realistic Bite
Irregular, fatty marbling gives meat a unique texture. Recreating that in plant-based products isn’t easy.
17:30
Chef Jack Bishop Breaks Down ‘The Science of Good Cooking’
In an interview from 2012, Jack Bishop from America’s Test Kitchen explains how science can sharpen your cooking skills.
12:15
Chickens Have Friendships, Memories, And Reputations
Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses chicken intelligence and her experience raising a flock in New Hampshire.