Every year, millions of tonnes of perfectly good food are wasted around the world because people aren't sure it's still fresh. To cut down on this, researchers at Fraunhofer are developing an infrared ...

A new avocado scanner uses infrared technology to determine ripeness, helping shoppers pick the perfect fruit without squeezing or bruising it. The machines are currently being tested in Tesco stores ...

Food-waste reduction company OneThird developed an infrared scanner, already being tested in Tesco stores, that reads ripeness levels to help shoppers pick the perfect fruit. A new avocado scanner ...

No movie experience is complete without popcorn, whether plain, buttered, or coated with sweet or savory toppings. Microwaves and counter-top air poppers are common appliances for making this tasty ...

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 ...

Food-waste reduction company OneThird developed an infrared scanner, already being tested in Tesco stores, that reads ripeness levels to help shoppers pick the perfect fruit. Stacey Leasca is an award ...