I Scream, You Scream For Slow-Melting Ice Cream
It's not every day that basic research into bacteria leads to an application as useful as keeping ice cream frozen longer while holding ice crystals at bay.
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Oh, Nuts! Why California's Pistachio Trees Are Shooting Blanks
This year, as many as 50 percent of the pistachios harvested in California could be hollow inside. Blame it on drought, heat and weather changes that are messing with male trees' virility.
Go Ahead, Give Your Toddler A Kitchen Knife
Allowing a young child to use a knife in the kitchen may sound like a recipe for disaster. Yet researchers and educators say it can help foster independence and curiosity toward food.
Asian Countries Have Nordic Berry Fever, And Finland Can't Keep Up
Japan, China and South Korea have discovered bilberries, lingonberries and cloudberries, which grow wild in Lapland. Exporters want to find a way to cultivate them to better control the supply.
The U.N. Wants You To Take A Selfie, Spin Around, Listen To A Llama
It's all part of the crazy, creative campaign to get people to pay attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that the United Nations will endorse this coming week.
How Small Changes Can Yield Big Results For The Government
A team of behavioral scientists has been studying low-cost, easy interventions — text message reminders, how an envelope looks — to improve efficiency and access to federal programs.
The Fate Of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Now In The Hands Of His Superiors
The preliminary hearing for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is over. It is now up to the proceeding's presiding officer to make a recommendation on whether to court-martial the soldier for desertion.
Pope Francis Touches Down In Havana
The pope arrived in Cuba on Saturday for the start of a 10-day trip that will include his first-ever visit to the U.S. In Cuba, the pope's visit will highlight his role as peacebroker.
Pope Arrives In Havana For Start Of Cuba Visit
Francis will spend several days in the island nation, where he will visit President Raul Castro. In the U.S., the pontiff will meet with President Obama and address Congress and the United Nations.
Suspect In Arizona Highway Shootings Says He's 'Wrong Guy'
Leslie Allen Merritt, Jr., 21 was arrested at a Wal-Mart outside of Phoenix in connection with 11 recent highway vehicle shootings. Officials say the acts qualify as domestic terrorism.