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...
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...
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...
By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter...
Equipment defines how efficiently you cook and how much you enjoy time in the kitchen. Whether you are just starting or refining your technique, a smart selection of tools helps you master fundamentals, expand recipes, and speed up prep without cluttering your counters.
You should start with knives and boards. A good chef's knife and a paring knife cover most cutting tasks; a serrated knife helps with bread and tomatoes. Pair them with a sturdy cutting board-wood for gentler knife edges, plastic for easy sanitizing-and a honing steel to keep edges aligned between sharpenings.
Cookware and bakeware form the backbone of meals. A heavy-bottomed skillet (10-12 inch), a medium saucepan, and...
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 maximum of 22 days. The project was commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Economic...
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...
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 in the Americas, wheat in the Mediterranean-anchor daily meals and how preservation methods like drying, fermenting...
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...
Just by choosing where your food comes from, you shape the environmental and social footprint of every meal you eat or serve.
You start with understanding that "farm to table" means more than proximity: it means sourcing with attention to seasonality, soil health, animal welfare, and fair pay for producers. When you prioritize farms that use regenerative practices, cover cropping, reduced tillage, and biodiversity-friendly methods, your purchases support systems that sequester carbon and preserve habitats.
You can look for transparency and traceability in the supply chain: labels, farm profiles, and direct communication with growers tell you how crops were grown and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth...
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