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Test Tube T-bones?! | Serving Up Science - Would you eat steak grown in a test tube? A chicken from a petri dish? It's not science fiction. It’s the next generation of meat, grown in a lab from the cells of animals. Scientists are concerned that climate conditions will make food production uncertain. Cultivated meat may offer an alternative to traditionally raised meat, while being more sustainable than current agricultural practices.

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Test Tube T-bones?! | Serving Up Science

Would you eat steak grown in a lab? Chicken from a petri dish? It's not science fiction!

What’s the buzz about caffeine? | Serving Up Science

What does caffeine do to our bodies that makes us perk up and give us a mood boost?

Stop Cooking with the Wrong Oils! | Serving Up Science

Not all oils are created equal. With so many options, what’s a home chef to do?

The Truth About Truffles | Serving Up Science

Think your truffle popcorn has real truffle? Think again.

How Junk Food Hijacks Your Brain | Serving Up Science

Why do we crave fatty, sugary, and salty snacks? We put junk food under the microscope

About Serving Up Science

Serving Up Science is hosted by history buff, science writer and foodie Sheril Kirshenbaum, who will give you science-backed tips to make your favorite foods even better. Farmed or Wild? Why does cheese stink? Why should meat rest? Explore these questions and more.