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When it comes to buying seafood, there are five kinds of people. Which one are you?

Posted on January 21, 2019October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

What makes a person choose a certain kind of fish when shopping at the grocery store? A group of German researchers surveyed shoppers to…

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    Does the age of grapes impact the smell of your wine?

    Posted on January 10, 2019December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Different stages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grape development are associated with quite a few changes in wine aroma.

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      Implanting sensors in fish to monitor their stress levels in the wild

      Posted on November 13, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

      Measuring heart rate continuously can show how long it truly takes for fish to recover from stressful events.

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        What influences the flavor of different wines?

        Posted on October 29, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

        You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…

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          You may be getting catfished by catfish

          Posted on October 12, 2018June 24, 2025 by Erica Curles

          A recent study of catfish products found that 7 of the 80 products tested were mislabeled, of which 5 were from restaurants and 2 were from…

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            Increasing Muscle Mass in Fish with Gene Editing

            Posted on July 20, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

            There may be concerns with genetically modified organisms (GMO), but the effectiveness of gene editing in developing more productive plants…

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              Three For The Price of One: Testing Sustainable Aquaculture Systems

              Posted on June 11, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

              Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) may be the future of aquaculture. Compared to traditional farms that only grow one species, IMTA…

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                Are Pink Salmon the Key to Better Fish Farming?

                Posted on April 25, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                In the aquaculture industry, one of the most important and most costly parts of raising fish, especially carnivorous fish, is providing them…

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                  Farmed Fish Need More Exercise to Out-Swim Wild Fish

                  Posted on February 10, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                  Many people believe that farmed fish wouldn’t do very well in the wild, but do direct experiments comparing farm-raised to wild fish…

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                    Smart farms should clean their greens

                    Posted on January 23, 2018June 24, 2025 by Gina Misra

                    Microgreens are a specialty crop that is growing in popularity. It is most often served as a garnish, flavoring, or embellishment on dishes…

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