If you’re trying to eat responsibly, it can be tempting to grab anything labelled “organic.” After all, we’re all organisms, ...

A single word on a label can be the difference between what we spend our food budget on and what we pass over. Unfortunately, food labels are notoriously misunderstood by the public, causing great ...

Even though most of us are getting comfortable with the term “organic” and how that applies to produce we can purchase at the store, it’s still easy to be confused about what “organic” actually means.

Ever look at a menu and wonder "what does organic mean in food?" Well, certain restaurants lure you in with the promise of "made from organic" foods, but those labels aren't telling the whole story.

This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three researchers, including University at Albany alum Omar Yaghi, for their work on developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—versatile molecular ...

It may seem easy to distinguish whether something is alive or not. You are alive, as is your teacher, and the trees you see on your way to school. Your desk and chair are not alive, and neither are ...

Organic food can be more costly and less accessible than conventional food. Organic food is thought to reduce your risk of cancer, but there is no research to support this. Any fruits and vegetables ...

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