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New Film Detects Spoiled Meat

According to Fast Company, the Fraunhofer Institution in Munich has developed a film that changes color when packaged meat has gone bad. The film works by detecting the chemicals that make rotten meat smell. The research team has also developed an electronic version for the food industry that can be used during processing to help improve handling procedures and the accuracy of expiration dates.

Photo source: Fast Company

BP Documents Reveal Company Tried To Influence Oil Spill Research

According to BP's internal documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, the company made attempts to influence the independent research of scientists examining the effects of the Deep Water Horizon oil spill that devasted the Gulf seafood industry. Photo source: flickr user faungg

A Hot Tub Of Corn Syrup

That's how much high fructose corn syrup the average human will eat in a lifetime. That's a little over an ounce a day and about 4 gallons a year. The New York Times featured this graphic along with an article discussing the debate over how unhealthy HFCS is for our diets. What do you think about HCFS? Is it as dangerous as some believe?

The Dietary Guidelines Of 1861

America has changed a lot since the Civil War began in 1861, but apparently its food advice hasn't. Food Politics discusses the dietary guidelines of 1861 and how nutritional guidance hasn't changed much in 150 years.

High Food Prices? Blame The Bats

According to Fast Company, an epidemic is wiping out U.S. bats, which are responsible for consuming large amounts of pests every day. In fact, the industrious little brown bat eats up to 1,200 insects per hour-- a very large feat for such a tiny name. And not only are bats talented in pest control, but they are also great pollinators. Of course, less bats means more pests and less pollination, which means higher food prices for us.

Photo source: flickr user Jo Nayler

NYC Wants To Get In On The Happy Meal Toy Ban

A New York City councilman has introduced legislation to ban toys from fast food meals that don't meet certain nutrition guidelines. San Francisco enacted a similar ban last year. According to the ban's supporters, nixing the toys will lessen the allure of these unhealthy foods. Do you agree?

Photo source: flickr user Calgary Reviews