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What is umami even?! 🍅 Watch our full video to see our experiments with Marcella Hazan's viral tomato sauce recipe: ow.ly/8Q1k50WuTMO
Join us tomorrow for “The Brains Behind the Bark,” where science meets wagging tails. Whether you’re a dog person, a science nerd, or just curious about what’s going on behind those puppy-dog eyes, this one’s for you. Don’t miss it. 🎟️ Save your spot: ow.ly/XYSU50WuOpr
🍅 Umami overload, Marcella Hazan style! We made tomato sauce four different ways - Which version do you think won? 👀 Watch the full breakdown here: ow.ly/tRzc50WuJwV #ChemistsInTheKitchen #umami #tomatosauce #homecooking
🍅 We put Marcella Hazan’s viral tomato sauce to the test—four ways. Same recipe. Different salty, savory ingredients: 🧂 Salt 🥢 Soy sauce 🧴 MSG ✨ Nutritional yeast The goal? Unlock the chemistry of umami with real scientists in the kitchen. #Chemistsinthekitchen #Umami
🍦🎉 Happy National Ice Cream Day! Today, here's a throwback to our Wrong Answers Only ice cream show with one of the greatest questions we think a panelist has ever asked 😂
How does umami interplay with salty flavors? Watch our full episode of Chemists in the Kitchen on Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce recipe and why it works so well! ow.ly/Qhc750WrkAC
We remade Marcella Hazan’s iconic tomato sauce 4 ways: 🧂 Salt 🥢 Soy sauce 🧴 MSG ✨ Nutritional yeast Then we dug into the chemistry of umami. Is MSG the ultimate flavor booster? (Short answer: YES.) Watch now on our YouTube channel (@labxnas)
🍨 Sherbet vs. Sorbet: Do you know which is which? 👀 #WrongAnswersOnly Tag your foodie friend who thinks they know. #FoodScience #VeganDessert #SorbetVsSherbet #ScienceIsDelicious #LabX #FoodTok #ScienceTikTok #DessertDebunked #VeganMyths
🐕 What’s your dog really thinking? 🧠 Join us July 26 for “Brains Behind the Bark” — a deep dive into canine cognition! 🎟️ Tickets: ow.ly/jb1k50WlZH2 #DogsOfTwitter #PetScience #DCEvents #ScienceTwitter #LabX #BrainsBehindTheBark
Do you know your ice cream origins? 👀 If you haven't had Kulfi yet you're truly missing out🍦 #science #icecream #chemistry #foodscience #icecreamchemistry #foodchemistry #comedy #standup #humor #losangelescomedy #lacomedian
The main work of the National Academies is conducted through our rigorous study process, but we are also committed to engaging the public through programs like our @SciCommAwards and @labxNAS. Learn about our engagement activities: ow.ly/6KcO50WjVzb
Psst... Do you follow @labxnas on TikTok? We're launching a new series this week 🫢 Every Friday, we'll be sharing fresh scientific findings and breaking down what they actually mean. Follow us on TikTok to be the first fan!
Breweries don’t just make your favorite IPA—they’re also feeding cows. Spent grain, the leftover mush after brewing, is packed with nutrients and doesn’t go to waste. Instead of trash, it becomes treasure…for livestock.
What happens when a colony hits a roadblock? They become the road. Army ants can form living bridges with their own bodies—no talking, no planning, just pure instinct and teamwork. It’s crowd-sourced engineering in its rawest form.
It's time for DOG DAYS OF SUMMER! 🐶 Ever wondered what the different types of service dogs can do? Come by July 26th at 1 PM to the NAS building and pet some cute doggies and learn all about how dogs can do all kinds of tasks! 🎟️ Tickets here: ow.ly/obvG50WgiY3
