Why Does Every New Restaurant Look Like A Factory?
The stripped-down look of exposed brick, poured cement floors and Edison light bulbs is popular in restaurants across America. One reporter dares to ask, "Seriously, why?"
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Should Pacific Bluefin Tuna Be Listed As An Endangered Species?
Environmental groups have asked the U.S. to give the prized fish protection under the Endangered Species Act. Some scientists and activists say the chances are slim but the action is long overdue.
How The Humble Orange Sweet Potato Won Researchers The World Food Prize
A public health campaign to sell Africans on the virtues of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes — bred for higher Vitamin A levels — has helped combat malnutrition on the continent.
Click For Fewer Calories: Health Labels May Change Online Ordering Habits
Will it be a hamburger or hummus wrap for lunch? When customers saw indications of a meal's calorie content posted online, they put fewer calories in their cart, a study finds.
In Quest For Happier Chickens, Perdue Shifts How Birds Live And Die
Perdue Farms, one of the largest poultry companies in the country, says it will change its slaughter methods and also some of its poultry houses. Animal welfare groups are cheering.
Nothing Says 'Hip' Like Ancient Wheat
Many consumers in North America and Europe are willing to pay a premium for nutritious, organic grains. That makes the market ripe for a revival of millennia-old bread wheat, some plant breeders say.
With A Zap, Scientists Create Low-Fat Chocolate
Scientists say they've figured out how to reduce the fat in milk chocolate by running it through an electric field. The result is healthier, but is it tastier?
#NPRreads: Drink In These 3 Stories This Weekend
June 18, 2016 • Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.
Fermentation Fervor: Here's How Chefs Boost Flavor And Health
As more chefs experiment with microorganisms to transform ingredients and create new flavors, fermentation has gone from ancient preservation technique to culinary tool du jour.
Can Arnold Schwarzenegger Persuade China To Eat Less Meat?
Like the U.S., China is battling obesity and climate change. So it's urging citizens to eat less meat — and spreading the word with public service ads featuring Hollywood stars.