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Finding good bagels outside of New York is impossible, and here’s why
A New York bagel, in all its culinary beauty, is a unique work of art. Watch this video to find out why.
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Scientists may have found a way to eliminate antibiotic-resistant infections
New gene-editing technologies may take down antibiotic-resistant bacteria once and for all.
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How to make coconut quick bread with Key lime curd
A lime curd recipe — and a slew of other citrus-forward ideas — to bring a little bit of sunshine into your kitchen.
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These scientists are trying to change rice as we know it
An international team is trying to create a more efficient kind of rice. What can coffee beans and cat poop tell us about their work?
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Kale may be coming to a McDonald’s near you
To help revive declining sales, the fast-food chain is testing a new kale breakfast bowl at locations across southern California.
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The next big war might be over phosphorus
A new study of soil warns that we're pushing the limits of our planetary skin and in danger of pulling nutrients out of the earth too fast.
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Small-scale farmers fight back against the climate monster
"Small Scale Farmers Cool the Planet" shows how organic farmers just might hold the key to slaying the biggest beast of our age.
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What are the most eco-friendly nuts?
A reader wonders what to put in his trail mix. Umbra gets nutty.
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Farmers are watering your food with fracking chemicals
Chevron is selling fracking wastewater to Central Valley farmers to grow food. Dangers seem limited right now -- but let's be more careful and transparent.
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Nightmare school district serves students old-ass meat
The six-year-old pork roast could've served a term on the Senate. Grossed out yet?
