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Vegemite is a thick, dark brown Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives. The New York Times says, "First concocted a century ago, the spread is widely adored by Australians — and loathed by almost everyone else" and reveals "The Corner Lot Where All the World's Vegemite Comes From" (ungated & archive). Oh, and there's a...

Scientists have given yeast a brand new ability – gaining energy from light. The technique was remarkably easy, the team says, and could not only help us understand evolution but make better beer and biofuel.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Yeast, Evolution, Light, Photosynthesis, Cells, Life, Georgia Tech, Genetic engineering