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Bringing Food Deliveries to Mars One Step at a Time

Space Ambition • 439 implied HN points • 11 Nov 22
🔬 Science Space Exploration Food technology Agriculture Sustainability Nutrition
  1. Space missions currently rely on packed food supplies, which run out and can be hard to replenish. Scientists believe that producing food in space could solve this problem, but it needs a lot of research and funding.
  2. Astronauts will need new tools to create food that works in space, like vertical farming systems and 3D printing technologies. Different projects are being funded to develop these systems for growing essential food resources in space.
  3. Government space agencies like NASA and ESA are focusing on developing technologies for sustainable food production in space, which could also help with food issues on Earth. Innovating in food production is a long-term goal that requires collaboration and investment.

Space inventions: they are all around you

Space Ambition • 319 implied HN points • 14 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Space Tech Medical Devices Consumer Products Food technology
  1. Many everyday items like zippers and Velcro were improved by space technology. These inventions help us in sports and other activities, showing how space research benefits daily life.
  2. Space technology has led to important medical advancements. For example, special pumps and dental X-rays have origins in space exploration, making healthcare better for everyone.
  3. Products developed for space, like memory foam and water filters, are now widely used on Earth. These inventions make our homes and lives more comfortable and healthy.

Precision Fermentation: The Future of Food

WeBeGreen • 59 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Sustainability Plant-based Fermentation Food technology Future Trends
  1. Animal agriculture has major environmental impacts, is inefficient, and requires vast resources - Precision Fermentation offers a sustainable alternative.
  2. Precision Fermentation uses microorganisms to create specific food components, like proteins, without the need for animals, potentially revolutionizing the food industry.
  3. The shift to Precision Fermentation in food production can significantly reduce land use, energy consumption, and environmental harm caused by traditional agricultural practices.

Cultured meat and the problem of "naturalness"

The Counterfactual • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jan 23
🍲 Food & Drink Consumer behavior Food technology Sustainability
  1. People often think cultured meat is unnatural, which makes them hesitant to eat it. This feeling comes from a fear of trying new foods and being disgusted by the idea of lab-grown meat.
  2. Discussions around meat can shift when we point out that conventional meat production is also unnatural. Many people are surprised to learn how modern farming practices are much different from what might be considered natural.
  3. It helps to show cultured meat as food rather than as a lab product. When people see it served in a plate instead of in a lab, they tend to feel more positive about it.
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Food Safety News and Resources | March

The Rotten Apple • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Food recalls Nutrition Food Industry Food technology
  1. There was a huge recall of eggs in Norway due to too much vitamin D in chicken feed. This mistake could lead to health problems if the contaminated eggs are consumed.
  2. A mystery Listeria outbreak in the U.S. has been traced back to nutritional shakes, leading to numerous illnesses and deaths. This highlights the importance of investigating foodborne illnesses.
  3. A global withdrawal of guar gum is happening because it was found to contain harmful substances. It's a reminder to keep an eye on food safety standards around the world.