While the idea of the flat-pack may conjure up ideas of Swedish minimalism and perfectly-timed supply chains, a lesser-known forebear emerged in the 1800s — the prefabricated building. Australia has the lion's share, and some experts say they deserve to be World Heritage-listed.

It's time for the second act of the "devil's grapes"… or the Brussels sprout.

It's time for the second act of the "devil's grapes"… or the Brussels sprout.

While agriculture supports the lives of billions, the West's contemporary relationship to food is dependent on 'just in time' supply chains and heavily processed foods — a paradigm veteran New York Times food writer and author Mark Bittman wants to see changed.

While agriculture supports the lives of billions, the West's contemporary relationship to food is dependent on 'just in time' supply chains and heavily processed foods — a paradigm veteran New York Times food writer and author Mark Bittman wants to see changed.

Arid dessert air, plunging temperatures at night, bright white light and framed by multiple mountain ranges: Xinjiang is the kind of place that inspires poetry, music and delicious food.

Arid dessert air, plunging temperatures at night, bright white light and framed by multiple mountain ranges: Xinjiang is the kind of place that inspires poetry, music and delicious food.

Penury is often the mother of invention. Just look at the inventor of the dishwasher, Josephine Cochrane.

Penury is often the mother of invention. Just look at the inventor of the dishwasher, Josephine Cochrane.