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I’m a microbiologist and here’s what (and where) I never eat

px. Alex Andrei/Shutterstock Primrose Freestone, University of Leicester Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning – mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky. As a microbiologist, I’m probably more acutely aware of the risk

Colleges Reduce Emissions by Offering Plant-Based Options by Default, Study Finds

New research highlights an opportunity colleges have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — starting with the gleaming silver serving trays in their buffet-style dining halls. The project, spearheaded by Food for Climate League in collaboration with Better Food Foundation, Sodexo and three different university dining halls, found that swapping out meat entrees for

Flexitarianism Is Rising — Along With Demand for Chicken

Only a third of U.S. consumers consider “climate-friendliness” when shopping at the grocery store, a new survey finds. Environmental sustainability lags far behind taste, price, healthfulness and convenience for the 11th year in a row, according to this year’s consumer research from the International Food Information Council (IFIC). The number of self-reported vegans

Windows Interview – Foodies’ Challenge

A Gennaio, Milano ha ospitato la premiazione di un evento divenuto famoso e di tendenza anche in ambito internazionale. La redazione di Windows Interview ha partecipato e deciso di approfondire, grazie ad alcuni protagonisti, lo spirito e i prodotti della manifestazione realizzandone uno speciale. Gli ospiti di Bruno Carenini in questo speciale sono:

The Science of Food: From Farm to Fork, Understanding the Journey of Our Food

The journey of our food from farm to fork is a complex process that involves various scientific disciplines and techniques. Understanding the science behind food production, processing, and consumption can help us make informed choices about the food we eat and appreciate the intricate systems that bring sustenance to our tables. This article

Food Production Could Add 1°C of Global Warming by 2100

A new study teases apart greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, showing how the food we eat heats up the world. Food production releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. New research has shown that by the end of the century, the processes that bring food to our tables could add another 1°C of warming