For decades, parents were told to help children build willpower like a muscle, to resist things like junk food and too much time on their screens. But new research suggests a better strategy.

Hackers claim to have compromised data belonging to fast food chains Wendy’s UK and Burger King France, after datasets were advertised on a dark-web forum.

From radioactive shrimp to vodka seltzer in energy drink cans, food and beverage recalls have made headlines throughout 2025 and into 2026—and the headlines are often pretty concerning. “We literally ...

Steven Wilhelm's work on this study was supported by The National Science Foundation, The National Institute of Environmental Health Science, the Simons Foundation and the Allen Family Philanthropies.

When UB chemists analyzed samples of water, fish and bird eggs, they weren’t surprised to find plenty of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). After all, these “forever chemicals” turn up nearly ...

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is leveraging artificial intelligence in its new R&D platform, CoDeveloper, to connect food scientists with the organization’s massive research database. IFT ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Food dyes and preservatives, for example, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — When University at Buffalo chemists analyzed samples of water, fish, and bird eggs, they weren’t surprised to find plenty of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). After all, ...

The ocean is losing its greenness, a new study has found: Global chlorophyll concentration, a proxy for phytoplankton biomass, declined over the past two decades, especially in coastal areas.

New research reveals that Arctic diatoms—microscopic algae—can actively move and survive in sea ice at temperatures as low as −15° C (5° F). This groundbreaking discovery means that these tiny ...

Understanding how complex systems respond to disturbances and which parts of a system could respond violently when perturbed is a major challenge across disciplines. Using food webs as an example, we ...