PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A tiny kernel of popcorn has a lot of science packed into it. It is a staple snack for movies, and tons of kernels have been popped and enjoyed, but how does one, hard kernel ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

You have to wonder how people originally figured out how to eat some foods that are beloved today. The cassava plant is toxic if not carefully processed through multiple steps. Yogurt is basically old ...

(WHTM) — Whether you enjoy it in a movie theater, or as a simple snack at work, popcorn is one of those foods that most people enjoy. But how does popcorn, well, pop? Popcorn comes from a specific ...

LINCOLN — Plant breeders traditionally have focused on factors such as disease resistance, drought tolerance and ways to boost crop yields and the producer’s bottom line — all matters of practical ...

ASHEVILLE - A reader asks about the farm-to-kettle process of popcorn making. Got a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman? Email Interim Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and ...

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Microwave popcorn is a good source of fiber, however, certain preparation methods add significant amounts of salt and unhealthy fats.

When Curious City listener Kaycee Mendoza heard about a looming popcorn shortage earlier this summer, she was worried. Kaycee is a popcorn fanatic — and she’s particularly fond of the cheese and ...

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