'Flippy' The Fast Food Robot (Sort Of) Mans The Grill At Caliburger
The international burger chain says Flippy, which is so-far operating at a single franchise restaurant in Pasadena, Calif., can grill 150 burgers per hour.
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This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reversed Prediabetes With A Digital Program
People with prediabetes like a Washington state chef reversed the diagnosis using a digital program that harnesses the power of wearable devices, data, education, e-coaching and peer support.
Oscar-Nominated 'Knife Skills' Showcases Ex-Cons And Odd Ducks In The Kitchen
The documentary chronicles the opening of Edwins, a fine-dining restaurant in Cleveland that provides education, housing and steady employment for former inmates.
Food Stall Serves Up A Social Experiment: Charge White Customers More Than Minorities
To highlight racial income disparity, a chef in New Orleans opened a food stall, asking whites to pay $30 and people of color to pay $12 for the same meal. How did it play out?
Here's Why Environmentalists Are Cheering The Latest Burger At Sonic Drive-In
The fast-food chain is about to roll out a new kind of burger, made from a mixture of beef and mushrooms. Sonic calls it "uniquely delicious." Environmentalists say it could help save the planet.
From Almonds To Rice, Climate Change Could Slash California Crop Yields By 2050
An analysis of nearly 90 studies finds that warming temperatures may alter where key crops grow across the state, which provides about two-thirds of America's produce.
Is There Really A Difference Between Expensive Vodka And Cheap Vodka?
Walk in to just about any bar in America today and you'll see a row of fancy vodka bottles all lined up. Some people swear by one brand or another, but there is a federal law that requires all vodkas to be pretty much the same, so the Planet Money team decided to test them.
The Oscar For Best Snack Goes To ... Popcorn, The 6,000-Year-Old Aztec Gold
Zoom in and behold the science secrets behind popcorn's airy crunch — and learn about the snack's ancient origin — in this bite-sized video.
Widespread Drought Across U.S. Stokes Fears About A Repeat Of 2012's Wrath
If rainfall doesn't come soon, it could cost billions in devastation — a difficult fallout considering the USDA expects farmers' incomes to hit a 12-year low even if crop yields stay high.
Do Ladies Need Their Own Scotch?
In a play on signature top-hatted man on Johnnie Walker scotch bottles, the company introduced the Jane Walker Edition. It's the latest example of seemingly gender-neutral products marketed to women.