What is a fish’s favorite color? Raising fish in certain colors of tanks can cause stress, aggression, or undesirable color patterns. The best color for raising fish varies by species and life stage, but some groups follow general patterns.

December 17, 2020 by Erica Curles Read More

Growing plants on the surface of the Moon and Mars Researchers tested the growth of 10 different common food crops in simulated regolith, a rocky substance lacking organic material found on the surface of Mars and the Moon.

October 5, 2020 by Jéssica Carneiro Oliveira Read More

Symbiotic fungi can save farm crops during droughts As many farms worldwide get less and less rainfall per year due to climate change, it is getting harder to keep plants alive in dry seasons. Luckily, the use of mycorrhizal fungi in farming may allow our food crops to find more water during droughts.

September 11, 2020 by Niko Carvajal Janke Read More

Breeding more nutritious Pacific oysters Researchers have pinpointed several genes that could help shellfish producers breed Pacific oysters with higher amounts of healthy omega-3 fats.

July 23, 2020 by Erica Curles Read More

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Disease-causing bacteria can grow on hydroponic microgreen mats Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It turns out, some microgreen grow mats might be a breeding ground for these bacteria.

July 2, 2020 by Gina Misra Read More

An electric tongue helps researchers study fish flavors Researchers have pinpointed several compounds that are strongly associated with positive and negative tastes in white fish fillets.

April 2, 2019 by Erica Curles Read More

We must go deeper: Submerging net cages for healthier fish Submerging fish farms may be better for fish, but how can it be done for fish that also need air?

February 25, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More

When it comes to buying seafood, there are five kinds of people. Which one are you? Consumers are becoming more conscious than ever about their food, and companies are following their lead by finding out what matters to them.

January 21, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More

Does the age of grapes impact the smell of your wine? Different stages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grape development are associated with quite a few changes in wine aroma.

January 10, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More

Implanting sensors in fish to monitor their stress levels in the wild Measuring heart rate continuously can show how long it truly takes for fish to recover from stressful events.

November 13, 2018 by Gina Misra Read More