Amateur mathematicians are using artificial intelligence chatbots to solve long-standing problems, in a move that has taken professionals by surprise. While the problems in question aren’t the most ...

A bitter taste has always been considered a warning signal, devoted to protecting us from ingesting potentially harmful substances. But bitter taste receptors can apparently do much more than just ...

Guizhou cactus pears are packed with antioxidants, but taste bitter. Tests, including with an artificial nose and tongue, suggest fermentation offers a sweet solution. A distinctive feature of the ...