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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.

Uncover the secrets behind "sell by," "best by," and "use by" food date labels.
Unearth the history of insect eating and explore the protein-packed world of insects.
Get ready to reevaluate everything you thought you knew about sugar and hyperactivity.
Unearth the world beneath our feet and soil's vital role in our food system.
Discover the Truth Behind Egg Labels and the differences between them all.
Would you eat steak grown in a lab? Chicken from a petri dish? It's not science fiction!
What does caffeine do to our bodies that makes us perk up and give us a mood boost?
Not all oils are created equal. With so many options, what’s a home chef to do?
Think your truffle popcorn has real truffle? Think again.
Why do we crave fatty, sugary, and salty snacks? We put junk food under the microscope
Why let meat rest between cooking and serving? It’s an important step for a juicy steak
What is it about that salty, briny process that makes foods taste so strangely good?
Sheril explores pros and cons of wild vs farmed for an excellent healthy dinner option
The science behind the stink and creating the ultimate cheese board
The history behind this complex flavor and making the ultimate umami pizza