Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication,...
Berlin (ots) - A recent study by Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, analysed the fate of compostable packaging in an industrial composting plant. The results show that the tested EN13432 certified products break down within a...
Most cooks underestimate how a pinch can elevate a meal, and you can learn to use herbs and spices to turn ordinary dishes into memorable ones by mastering a few simple principles.
Understand the...
Culinary foundations give you the language and confidence to follow recipes, improvise, and master techniques in your own kitchen. By learning common terms and hands-on methods, you can decode instructions like mise en...
Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having to breed more and more bees just to keep managed populations stable. These man-made boxes, designed to facilitate pollination and honey production in an era...
Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with few complications.
Here are the numbers:
By age 80, over half of all Americans have cataracts.
Close to 4 million cataract surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year.
Over 90% of patients have 20/20 vision with glasses after surgery, although those with other eye conditions may not do as well, including those with glaucoma, a progressive disease typically associated with elevated pressure within the eye; diabetic retinopathy, which ultimately can cause leakage in...
It's the foundation of every great dish: when you control the blade, you control texture, speed, and presentation. You gain consistency and confidence by learning a few dependable techniques, and your time in the kitchen becomes more efficient and enjoyable.
You should adopt a solid grip and stance. Pinch the...
Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with few complications.
Here are the numbers:
By age 80, over half of all Americans have cataracts.
Close to 4 million cataract surgeries are performed in the U.S. every year.
Over 90% of patients have 20/20 vision with glasses after surgery, although those with other eye conditions may not do as well, including those with glaucoma, a progressive disease typically associated with elevated pressure within the eye; diabetic retinopathy, which ultimately can cause leakage in...
Culinary foundations give you the language and confidence to follow recipes, improvise, and master techniques in your own kitchen. By learning common terms and hands-on methods, you can decode instructions like mise en place, al dente or fold so you know exactly what action to take and when to...
Most cooks underestimate how a pinch can elevate a meal, and you can learn to use herbs and spices to turn ordinary dishes into memorable ones by mastering a few simple principles.
Understand the difference: herbs are leafy parts of plants (basil, parsley, cilantro) and spices are seeds, bark, roots,...
Skills grow when you practice deliberately in the kitchen, and you can develop a reliable foundation by approaching learning as a series of small, repeatable habits. Start with safety and cleanliness: wash hands, sanitize surfaces, and handle knives with care so you avoid injury while focusing on technique.
You don't need every gadget to get started; invest in a sharp chef's knife, a cutting board, a heavy skillet, a saucepan, and a reliable oven thermometer. Stock a basic pantry with oil, salt, pepper, flour, rice, pasta, canned tomatoes, vinegar, and a handful of dried herbs so you can make many...
It's in the small choices you make on the plate that a humble meal transforms into something memorable. You can treat plating as a language: color, texture, and placement become your vocabulary. When you approach a dish with intention, even simple ingredients sing.
You start by thinking of balance. Place...
Your cooking improves fastest when you build a reliable foundation of technique rather than relying on recipes alone; these ten skills will make meals faster, tastier, and more confident.
Knife skills: Practice holding the knife and using a stable claw with your non-dominant hand so you cut uniformly and reduce...
With each bite you take in a new place, you enter a story shaped by climate, migration and local resources that define regional cooking. You will notice how staple ingredients-rice in Asia, maize...
Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you”...
Skills grow when you practice deliberately in the kitchen, and you can develop a reliable foundation by approaching learning as a series of small, repeatable habits. Start with safety and cleanliness: wash hands,...
EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel.
By Tom Cassauwers - When Carlo Polidori is driving and starts rubbing...
It's in the small choices you make on the plate that a humble meal transforms into something memorable. You can treat plating as a language: color, texture, and placement become your vocabulary. When...
Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...
Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
A recent...
Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient...
It's in the small choices you make on the plate that a humble meal transforms into something memorable. You can treat plating as a...
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