News tagged with cheeseburger

New discovery turns seaweed into biofuel in half the time

University of Illinois scientists have engineered a new strain of yeast that converts seaweed into biofuel in half the time it took just months ago. That's a process that's important outside the Corn Belt, said Yong-Su Jin, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Aug 29, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

More 'McBang' for your 'McBuck'

McDonald's seems recession-proof, its profitability apparently untouched by the newest economic crisis to hit America. Though the average family may not be able to eat out in style, they can afford a Dollar Menu double cheeseburger ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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YouTube chemistry sensations share formula for success

It started on an impulse, made unlikely YouTube stars of its scientific presenters and has grown to a global audience of more than 15 million.

Chemistry / Other

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The mummy study returns: Scanning of more ancient Egyptians confirms heart disease, finds princess to be oldest case

(PhysOrg.com) -- Although ancient Egyptian royalty didn’t gobble down bacon cheeseburgers or doughnuts dripping with trans fats, smoke cigarettes or spend hours each night in front of the TV, they did ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Apr 06, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

FDA proposes more calorie count information

(AP) -- It could get harder to indulge in a double cheeseburger and fries without feeling guilty.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 02, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 9

Special lighting may impact the food choices of finicky teens

(PhysOrg.com) -- If you’ve ever shopped at a high-end gourmet grocery store, you may have noticed the differences in lighting – dimly lit in some sections, while special lights are focused on products ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Low-calorie cheesecake? Why we have trouble estimating calories

When it comes to estimating calorie counts, Americans aren't really on the ball. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, this may be because of the order in which we encounter the food.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 20, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say

Fast food outlets could provide statin drugs free of charge so that customers can neutralise the heart disease dangers of fatty food, researchers at Imperial College London suggest in a new study published this week.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 12, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 6

Space shuttle Atlantis soars on final voyage

(AP) -- Space shuttle Atlantis thundered away on its final voyage to orbit Friday, hoisting an experienced crew of six and a full shipment of space station gear.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 1

Girl's odyssey shows challenge of fighting obesity

(AP) -- Paris Woods is hardly a poster child for the obesity epidemic. Lining up dripping wet with kids on her swim team, she's a blend of girlish chunkiness and womanly curves.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Phytochemicals in plant-based foods could help battle obesity, disease

(PhysOrg.com) -- The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

'American Diet' v. Atkins Diet

(PhysOrg.com) -- If people can learn anything from rats, what to eat might be one of the most useful lessons. University of South Florida Professor David Diamond, in the Departments of Psychology, Molecular ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (13) | comments 1


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