Diners are skipping restaurants and making more meals at home as inflation trend inverts Posted October 24, 2024 Eating in is in and eating out is out. That's the message that inflation-squeezed consumers have been sending to fast-food companies and other restaurants. Mea…
How colorful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients Posted October 23, 2024 When Oliver Burkhardt underwent leukemia treatment at age 9, he entered the hospital wearing his patch-covered denim jacket. Pokemon. Superman. NASA. Police, fire, military. Class…
How a robotic dog that fire blasts weeds could help curb pesticide use in agriculture Posted October 22, 2024 A canine-like Spot robot could provide the answer to harmful pesticides. Forever a problem child for environmentalists, the UN has long been keen to minimize thei…
Thai zoo moves to patent image of baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng Posted October 21, 2024 The Thai zoo, whose baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng has become a global viral sensation, moved to patent her image so it can benefit financially from the extraordinary …
Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing Posted October 20, 2024 Tupperware Brands Corp., the Orlando, Florida-based consumer goods company that produces the iconic line of containers, said it was seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after …
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion Posted October 19, 2024 FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization (WHO) for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries. …
Turkey wants to regulate Germany’s beloved döner kebab street food Posted October 18, 2024 The scene at Kebap With Attitude in Berlin’s trendy Mitte neighborhood is typical of any street-side stand or restaurant where cooks pile the ingredients into pita bread to create…
Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest Posted October 17, 2024 The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world's oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he's quick to say he obviously …
Guilt-free snacking: UK farmers produce energy-making potato crisps in a fully compostable packet Posted October 16, 2024 As one of the world’s most popular takeaway snacks, billions of packets of crisps are consumed every year, with most of them unable to be recycled and ending up in landfill. No…
The world of VR made a reality for rural Kenyan children Posted October 15, 2024 A group of youngsters from a community in Kiambu, Kenya is experiencing the world of VR headsets for the first time. Gathered in their village hall, it’s clear many of them don…