Sustainable packaging materials are moving from concept to real-world testing as scrutiny of microplastics intensifies. Explore three emerging solutions that show promise, though experts say scalability and cost remain barriers to widespread adoption.
Biofilms rarely make headlines on their own, but the contamination, spoilage, and recalls that they contribute to are part of the roughly $75B that the U.S. loses to foodborne illness every year, according to USDA estimates. Now, food producers are turning to digital twins to identify risks earlier – before they escalate into costly problems.
What will Artemis II astronauts eat while aboard the Orion spacecraft on their historic 10-day voyage? We break down NASA’s space menu, from tortillas to coffee, along with the science of how microgravity affects food and beverage consumption while in space.
Delivery robots from Serve and Coco crashed into Chicago bus shelters within hours, highlighting persistent navigation flaws with glass and complex urban environments. Despite mishaps, restaurants still lean on these robots to offset driver shortages as regulators eye closer oversight.
