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Life after phosphorus: why we need to rethink crop fertilisation

European agriculture is highly dependent on phosphate for fertilisation, but with supplies running out, we have to change our attitude towards waste and treat it as a valuable resource.
Farming • 10 Jun 19

A food World War: are we ready for the ration book?

A radical approach to food sustainability is required to manage the complex set of challenges faced by individuals and society
Food • 10 Apr 19

Why you should love carbs and sugar

Carbohydrates are generally seen as public enemy number one, but it's time to change this negative perception
Health • 09 Jan 19

How does the brain control what we eat?

Research shows how the gut talks to the brain controls what, how much and when we decide to eat
Food • 13 Nov 18

Why has there been a global increase in food allergies?

Food allergy cases have risen by up to 50% in the past decade, with a 700% rise in hospitalisations
Health • 14 Jul 21

What science fiction tells us about the future of food

Films like Star Trek, Star Wars and Blade Runner 2049 have much to say about what an imagined future culture might look like
Science Fiction • 04 Sep 18

Should we be concerned about glyphosate and GM foods?

There is growing evidence linking the use of glyphosate weedkiller to a range of health problems and diseases
Food • 03 Sep 18

The surprising role cheese played in our evolution

The discovery of the world's oldest example of solid cheese shows the importance of dairy to the development of the human diet
Cheese • 30 Aug 18

Eat your vegetables and reduce your blood pressure

The dietary nitrate found in spinach, rocket, beetroot and rhubarb can help decrease blood pressure and improve blood flow to muscles
Health • 13 Jul 18

Waiter, there's a grasshopper in my soup!

It's time to assess the nutritional value of bringing edible insects and plant based proteins to more dinner tables worldwide
Edible insects • 08 May 18

Cooking and protesting

The Brainstorm long read: food projects and initiatives across Ireland are raising awareness about people living in direct provision centres.
Food • 14 Apr 18

Cooking and protesting

The Brainstorm long read: food projects and initiatives across Ireland are raising awareness about people living in direct provision centres. By Fiona Murphy
Food • 14 Apr 18

Here's why the food pyramid is wrong

Opinion: we rely on the food pyramid to tell us what food to eat and how often, yet such dietary guidelines are not quite as straightforward as they appear
Food • 09 Mar 18

"The flavour of bacon comes from your nose"

Report: a conversation with neuroscientist and author Rachel Herz about the science behind what we taste and the psychology behind what we eat
Food • 26 Feb 18

Ireland's role in the global discussion around food and migration

Opinion: for many reasons, Ireland has an experience to share with the world both in terms of migration and food security, so what are the food-related global issues we need to address?
Food • 17 Oct 17

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