SciShow
Cats Shouldn't Love Tuna (But They Do)
Tuna are big, fast-swimming ocean fish. They're hardly the natural prey of cats, whose ancestors evolved in the desert. Yet a study of taste receptors in cats shows that they're predisposed to LOVE tuna.
PBS
How We Figured Out Fermentation
Thanks to a recent adaptation, instead of getting sick from the boozy, fermented fruits, one of our primate ancestors could digest them safely, and get more calories at the same time. This new superpower would open up a whole new...
SciShow
Are You a Supertaster?
Some people have more taste buds than the rest of us. They’re called supertasters, and they can taste things others can’t. Special thanks to our tasters: Matthew Gaydos Lindsey Doe Julia Maes Hank Green
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is MSG, and is it actually bad for you? | Sarah E. Tracy
In 1968, Dr. Robert Ho Man Kwok felt ill after dinner at a Chinese restaurant and wrote a letter to a medical journal connecting his symptoms to MSG. His letter would change the world's relationship with MSG, inspiring international...
SciShow
Accomplishing the Impossible Task of Taking Animals out of Meat
When it comes to creating vegetarian meat substitutes, flavor is only one hurdle—smell and texture are also major factors, and scientists have been making breakthroughs on creating a convincing meatless meat experience. We also got some...
SciShow
The Truth About MSG and Your Health
MSG, or monosodium glutamate, got a bad rap in the 1960s when people started complaining of "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome," but that bad reputation was fueled more by xenophobia than science. Turns out, it's just delicious.
SciShow
The Science of Why Bacon and Eggs Are the Perfect Match
Bacon and eggs aren’t a classic flavor combo for no reason, and the science behind why they taste so good together could help us make healthier foods more appealing to our palates.
SciShow
The Science of Sugar Addiction & The Fifth Taste
SciShow News explores new research in the world of food, including insights into what causes food addiction, and how a certain flavor might be good for your health.
SciShow
Why Does Plane Food Taste So Bad?
We’ve all heard the jokes about airline food, but have you ever wondered why most everyone in the world hates it so much?
SciShow
The Really Important Reason Your Lungs Have Taste Receptors
Scientists believe that your taste receptors are meant for taste, but how do they explain the taste receptors on your lungs?
Curated Video
How We Taste
Taste is a survival instinct: we instinctively dislike bitter or sour tastes in case food is off or poisonous. An introduction to the tongue and how it helps us to taste. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Taste is a survival...
Curated Video
How to make your food 30x more delicious
You’ve heard a lot about umami, but you probably don’t know the full story.
Curated Video
How to make your food 30x more delicious
You’ve heard a lot about umami, but you probably don’t know the full story.
Neuro Transmissions
How Do We Taste?
You know how babies put everything in their mouth? Theyêre actually exploring with taste! Thanks to our gustatory system, we can detect millions of distinct tastes through combinations of our different taste receptors, kind of like how...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Smell & Taste: Lesson 1
This lesson will describe how receptors allow you to detect smells and tastes and will describe the link between taste and smell. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Smell & Taste." [6:51]