From hallucinogenic fish to nematodes oozing with lifespan-extending pheromones, many animals on Earth secrete chemicals with ...

But check the label, because not all fermented foods contain live microorganisms. Sauerkraut and kimchi can be made with vinegar, or pasteurised, which kills the bacteria, and of course many ...

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Research suggests silage has been overlooked as a substantial producer of nitrous oxide. K-State figured out why and maybe ...

Scientists recently found some cheese that’s been developing its funk for a little bit longer than usual: 3,500 years or so.

The following recipe for fermented squash chutney is from Part 3, “In the Crock: Fermenting Vegetables A to Z.” You can buy this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Fermented Vegetables.

It sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie. For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a ...

Researchers also compiled an extensive list of preserved fermented foods from the present. They propose that these may offer clues regarding fermentation practices in the past. From kimchi to yogurt, ...

With no singular style and a range of microclimates, the one through line among distillers is a creative energy—and that they ...

This recipe for preserving peppers uses the three most common chiles in Southwestern cooking, and it’s wonderfully convenient to have on hand whenever you make chili; the flavorful chile peppers ...

If you've fallen into the recent gut health trend, you may spend time perusing the grocery aisles for fermented foods. There ...

Studies have shown that fermented foods, like sauerkraut and kimchi, are good for gut health. Made when live bacteria or yeast are added to ingredients like tea, milk, or vegetables, fermented ...