Fungi and bacteria play a big part in shaping the flavor and texture of cheese. BSIP / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Some cheeses are mild and soft like mozzarella, others are salty-hard ...

The food is not just a tasty snack—it’s an ecosystem Ute Eberle, Knowable Magazine Fungi and bacteria play a big part in shaping the flavor and texture of cheese. BSIP / Universal Images Group via ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cheese pull from a slice of pizza being served. - Ali Waxman/Getty Images Science isn't all beakers and test tubes. It dominates ...

Cheese has a special place on the global dining table. From Italian pizzas layered with mozzarella to French boards filled with brie and camembert, it is one of the most versatile foods we consume.

In this week's science roundup from Short Wave, we discuss "chirps" of radiation from space, contagious urination among chimps, and the meltiness of vegan cheese. It's time for our science news ...