food science

The science behind cooking the perfect Thanksgiving bird

By Stephanie Liverani / November 25, 2015

The science behind what makes food taste so delicious is fascinating. And this year, I’m hoping to glean a few nuggets of wisdom from the experts who use the magic of food science to their advantage.

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Video: Machining cupcakes and the materials science of food

By Eileen De Guire / October 11, 2013

Pop quiz! Can you think of a materials science application for these terms: thermal processing, dielectric properties, electrostatic and nonelectrostatic coating, nanotechnology, nondestructive testing, minerals, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and…

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