Tag: Research
Europe: Researchers develop cooling technique for ultracold gases as possible refrigerants
Physicists at the University of Basel have developed a cooling technique for mechanical quantum systems.
Using an ultracold atomic gas, the vibrations of a membrane...
Americas: Researchers create sensors to detect gases, pollutants
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemists have devised a new way to wirelessly detect hazardous gases and environmental pollutants, using a simple sensor that...
Europe: Institute, Danish company create omega-3 fish oils products for export
A business idea where by-products from the fishing industry are transformed into valuable ingredients full of omega-3 fish oils, has won the innovation competition...
Europe: Institute ranks three foodborne diseases impacting Denmark
Campylobacter is the foodborne bacteria that contributes most to the burden of disease in Denmark, according to a study from the National Food Institute...
World: Olive oil found to withstand frying heat, find researchers
Frying is one of the world’s most popular ways to prepare food such as fried chicken and french fries, as well as candy bars...
Europe: Cherries are seen as functional food for a healthy diet,...
Northumbria University researchers have found that after drinking a Montmorency cherry concentrate, uric acid levels in the body significantly reduced in a few hours.
The...
Europe: Dairy Crest, UK university partners on food innovation
British dairy company Dairy Crest will be investing £4 million (US$6.44 million) in building a Food Innovation Centre on the Harper Adams University campus.
The...
Europe: Scientists, Danone find effects of probiotics in the gut
Scientists from Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) and Danone Nutricia Research have shown the effect of a fermented milk product containing probiotics...
Americas: Researchers found ways increase provitamin A content of corn kernels
Purdue researchers have identified a set of genes that can be used to naturally boost the provitamin A content of corn kernels.
This finding can...
Americas: Cargill’s report finds more consumers intend to purchase omega-3 oils
At least 98% of consumers have now heard of omega-3 oils and more are likely to purchase products containing α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid...