Microwavable packets and brimming machines at the cinema make popping corn seem like a simple undertaking, but there are number of factors that turn rock hard kernels into crunchy puffs of buttery ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A tiny kernel of popcorn has a lot of science packed into it. It is a staple snack for movies, and tons of kernels have been popped and enjoyed, but how does one, hard kernel ...

LINCOLN — Plant breeders traditionally have focused on factors such as disease resistance, drought tolerance and ways to boost crop yields and the producer’s bottom line — all matters of practical ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

You have to wonder how people originally figured out how to eat some foods that are beloved today. The cassava plant is toxic if not carefully processed through multiple steps. Yogurt is basically old ...

(WHTM) — Whether you enjoy it in a movie theater, or as a simple snack at work, popcorn is one of those foods that most people enjoy. But how does popcorn, well, pop? Popcorn comes from a specific ...

When Curious City listener Kaycee Mendoza heard about a looming popcorn shortage earlier this summer, she was worried. Kaycee is a popcorn fanatic — and she’s particularly fond of the cheese and ...

Although plain unbuttered popcorn is a relatively healthy snack, it's still not one that most people would think of as being particularly nutritious. That could change, however, as a new variety ...

To most people, the scent of hot buttered popcorn brings to mind excursions to the local movie theater for big-screen viewings or recalls quiet winter respites before a crackling fire. To those who ...

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The lodged popcorn husk was more than a nuisance. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Getting popcorn stuck in your teeth is usually ...