A pilot test of this system using vacuum and calcium chloride successfully dried apple and mango, matching moisture levels in commercial products. Dried fruit is a tasty snack or sweet addition to ...

The ice-melting substance is ubiquitous in many snowy areas. Smart salting is key to minimize its environmental impact ...

When the weather outside is so frigid that your driveway starts freezing, you'll need a quick de-icing solution. The fastest ...

Cement manufacturing and repair could be significantly improved by using biocement-producing bacteria, but growing the microbes at construction sites remains a challenge. Now, researchers report a ...

Dried fruit is a tasty snack or sweet addition to recipes, but the water removal process often requires heat and energy. In a step toward more sustainable food preservation, researchers reporting in ...