An ancient fermented tea drink that’s fizzy, funky, a little sweet and and a little bit sour is continuing to spread its way through the Bay Area. We’re talking about kombucha, which is brewed locally ...

While rising costs and post-pandemic consumer trends have caused many Michigan microbrewers to close for good, those that are staying open are doing so by adding beverages beyond beer and leaning ...

Oct. 30 (UPI) --Ohio State University celebrated the 60th birthday of its mascot, Brutus Buckeye, by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most conical party hats worn at a single event. The ...

In a remarkable blend of science and tradition, researchers have revived an old Balkan and Turkish yogurt-making technique that uses ants as natural fermenters. The ants’ bacteria, acids, and enzymes ...

The unique flavor profiles of premium chocolate—which can include hints of citrus, wafts of wine and subtle notes of spice—have often been attributed to the cocoa bean’s origin. Farmers in tropical ...

BioMADE is partnering with the ISU Research Park and Iowa State University on a collaborative initiative to install a bioindustrial manufacturing scale-up facility at ISU’s BioCentury Research Farm. A ...

Synthetic fertilizer is a modern wonder, helping to feed billions of people, but it’s not without its costs. Fertilizer runoff from farm fields has led to dead zones in oceans around the world, where ...

Speaking with a winemaker recently and asking about indigenous yeast, she cut us off and asked why she would leave a major decision about her winemaking—fermentation—up to chance. When we delve into ...

Archaeologists in Iran have discovered an ancient cone-shaped skull that is believed to have belonged to a teen girl — and there are signs of tragedy in her bones. As Live Science reports, the skull, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Archeologists have spent over a decade excavating an ancient ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...