Scientists Work To Grow Food In Space
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Gene Giacomelli of the University of Arizona about working with NASA to develop a kind of greenhouse where astronauts can grow crops while in space.
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Grilled Cheese Cooked On Shutters? After Irma, Floridians Got Creative With Food
People get hungry during natural disasters, and processed, pre-packaged food can get old fast. But with a little imagination, some folks managed to make themselves some surprisingly good hot meals.
Nobody Takes The Bodega Out Of The Corner. Not Even A Startup
A new startup wants to make these neighborhood stores "obsolete." But for many people, bodegas aren't just about convenience — they feed the spirit of a community.
This Once-Obscure Fruit Is On Its Way To Becoming PawPaw-Pawpular
You won't find the pawpaw, which tastes like a cross between a mango and a banana, in most grocery stores, even though they're native to North America. But the locavore food movement has embraced it.
Warriors Against Waste: These Restaurants And Bars Are Aiming For Zero
Restaurateurs are challenging themselves to reduce the staggering amount of food waste that the industry generates. But can any viable business generate zero waste?
At Bug-Eating Festival, Kids Crunch Down On The Food Of The Future
The United Nations estimates that by 2050, the planet's 9 billion people will need to rely on bugs as a critical source of protein. Chefs and scientists are trying to get children on board early.
Pacific Northwest Winemakers Worry Wildfire Smoke Could Ruin Harvest
The smoke and ash hanging in the air from the still-burning Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge could easily transfer to the grapes, potentially changing the quality of the wine.
Organic Industry Sues USDA To Push For Animal Welfare Rules
New rules — such as giving chickens more space to roam — were approved by the Obama administration, but put on hold under Trump. Now the organic industry is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Is One Drink OK For Pregnant Women? Around The Globe, The Answer Is No
Researchers set out to answer this question: Is there a safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy? Turns out, that's a hard question to answer. The advice remains: Don't risk it.
'Fyre Festival' Of Pizza Drew Long Lines, Skinny Slices — And Now, A State Probe
For up to $75 a ticket, the New York City Pizza Festival promised a slice-filled celebration in one of America's great meccas of pizza-making. It didn't exactly pan out as advertised.