Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2018
Why is it so stressful to talk politics with the other side?
People disagree all the time, but not all disagreements lead to the same levels of stress.
Search results for thanksgiving dinner
Archaeology
Dec 19, 2017
Are bones discovered under an Exeter street from the first turkey dinner in England?
Bones dug up from under an Exeter street may be the remains of the first ever turkey dinner in England, archaeologists believe.
Evolution
Dec 18, 2017
Flower or flesh? Genetics explain mosquito preference
Imagine a world in which mosquitoes choose blossoms over blood.
Environment
Dec 11, 2017
Can cranberries conquer the world? A US industry depends on it
Name all the billion-dollar crops grown in the U.S. Midwest. The answer: Corn, soybeans and cranberries. Wait, what?
Ecology
Nov 27, 2017
Return of the native wild turkey—setting sustainable harvest targets when information is limited
As American families sit down for the traditional turkey dinner this Thanksgiving, some will be giving thanks for a wild bird that is truly free range. Meleagris gallopavo, the wild turkey, has steadily gained in popularity ...
Other
Nov 22, 2017
White meat or dark meat? Serving up big data to decipher Thanksgiving dinner
For Virginia Tech biochemistry majors Cat Hayes, Duke Nguyen, and Will Stone, turkey has taken on a whole new meaning.
Ecology
Sep 14, 2017
California crabbers use GPS to find whale-killing gear
Fisherman Jake Bunch leans over the side of the fishing boat "Sadie K," spears his catch, and reels it aboard: an abandoned crab pot, dangling one limp lasagna noodle of kelp and dozens of feet of rope, just the kind of fishing ...
Environment
Nov 22, 2016
Thanksgiving dinner's carbon footprint: A state-by-state comparison
The environmental impact of your Thanksgiving dinner depends on where the meal is prepared.
Social Sciences
Jun 13, 2016
When an overstocked fridge wastes food and money
For many, there's nothing like sitting down for a family meal at a table filled with hot, ready-to-serve food. Many caregivers enjoy providing diverse, nutritious meals to their families to be perceived as a good provider, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 25, 2016
Protein recipe requires precise timing
The activation of genes is a complicated biochemical endeavor akin to cooking a meal, and a new Yale study details just how precisely choreographed those steps need to be.
