A fruit fly has landed in my glass of wine. Is it OK to drink? That pesky fruit fly is unlikely to change the taste of your Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc Nature • 05 Sep
Why the sniff test is not reliable for food safety Microbes likes Listeria and Salmonella are going to be near impossible to pick up with the sniff test Food • 31 Aug
How food delivery apps represent a potential health opportunity Changing the design of food delivery apps could help nudge us towards rather than impede healthier choices Health • 23 Aug
Here's how whey proteins can reduce fat stored in the body Research has found that dietary proteins from milk can be used to target and reduce unwanted fat deposits in the body Food • 18 Aug
All you need to know about the science of ice cream A chemist explains why you can't just freeze cream and sugar and expect results Food • 16 Aug
Why we should be growing more apples in Ireland 97% of the eating apples purchased in Ireland are imports, yet the country's climate is well suited for apple cultivation Food • 11 Aug
Does The Bear reflect life in a restaurant kitchen? The working kitchen environment of a restaurant is so ripe for a drama like The Bear Brainstorm • 11 Aug
How the 'hungry gap' caused distress in 19th century Ireland A gap in the availability of fresh vegetables and fruits showed the vulnerabilities of a food system which favoured the rich over the poor Food • 25 Jul
How 'black bread' contributed to poor public health during WWII 'Black bread' was the physical embodiment of the State's efforts to feed its people in the face of wheat shortages during the Emergency History • 10 Jul
Dishwasher wars: is there a right way to stack your dishwasher? All you need to know about the biggest source of bickering and rows in the kitchen Food • 22 May
Are plant-based meats really healthy and sustainable? Consumers are embracing plant-based meats like never before, but are these pseudo-meats really better for our health and the climate? Food • 18 May
When are we going to see a drop in Irish food prices? A food economist talks about what's happening with food prices in Ireland right now and when we'll see some change at the checkout Cost of Living • 10 May
Here's why your freezer smells so bad & what you can do about it Those bad smells coming from your freezer are caused by microbes, bacteria, yeasts and moulds Food • 04 May
Can frozen & tinned foods be just as nutritious as fresh produce? Frozen and canned fruits and veg are a great way of getting the nutritional benefits of fresh food without breaking the bank Food • 28 Mar
Why do we crave certain foods? The science behind what's going on in your brain and gut has a lot to do with the impulsive decisions we make around food Health • 06 Mar
How to make the perfect pancake (according to science) Move over Neven Maguire and Nigel Slater, here's what some scientists have to say about the perfect pancake Pancakes • 21 Feb
Can white bread be good for you? Reworking food staples using isolated fibre ingredients could mean high-fibre, tasty food products on our supermarket shelves Nutrition • 08 Mar
How to cook pasta properly – and save money A Nobel Prize-winning Italian scientist has caused an almighty row with his suggestion about cooking pasta, but is he right? Food • 07 Feb
What are the best superfoods for heart health? From almonds and cashew, to chia seeds and hemp seeds, here's what you should eat for your heart Health • 27 Jan
What does your choice of food say about you? The use of terms like 'natural' and 'organic' in food marketing can often act as linguistic detoxification Food • 11 Jan
Why pizza is so important to Italians Food played a major role in building Italy's national identity, with pizza in particular appearing on the plate of every Italian Brainstorm • 11 Jan
How Dublin got a clean milk supply in the 1930s Creating a clean, safe milk supply for the citizens of the capital city presented unique difficulties because of the product itself History • 04 Jan
How the ESB used Christmas to sell electric cookers in 1950s When it came to plugging new electric cookers, the ESB enlisted Christmas food and Ireland's first celebrity chef History • 20 Dec 22
What food from beer waste would you like to go with your pint? The by-products of beer production like brewer's spent grain could be used as a food ingredient or as new food products Food • 27 Oct 22
Why late night eating may cause greater weight gain New research found that eating four hours later than normal caused physiological and molecular changes that could lead to weight gain Health • 13 Oct 22
