Dr Stuart Farrimond

Stuart is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He is a trained medical doctor and qualified teacher, and a food scientist for the BBC’s Inside the Factory.

Recent articles by Dr Stuart Farrimond

a selection of edible plants

The strange science of ‘edimentals’: Edible plants that will satisfy your eyes and stomach

Young woman gardening

The 7 biggest gardening myths, debunked by science

A christmas turkey and stuffing sandwich

Everyday science

How to make the ultimate Christmas turkey leftover sandwich, according to science

A Christmas turkey served alongside roast vegetables and gravy

Everyday science

The best way to cook a tasty Christmas turkey (according to science)

Two christmas cocktail drinks next to a present and candy cane

Everyday science

Quick science-backed tips to improve your Christmas cocktails

Christmas table covered in food

Everyday science

A scientist’s simple guide to cooking a scrumptious turkey this Christmas

The surprising science of the wild yeasts in your sourdough starter © Dan Bright

The surprising science of the wild yeasts in your sourdough starter

Is vegan junk food a better option for our health and the environment? © Getty Images

Reality Check Vegan fast-food: why plant-based alternatives are good for the planet but not your health

Could you cook a turkey by dropping it from space? © Dan Bright

Everyday science

Could you cook a turkey by dropping it from space?

Is there a physical limit to how much food you can eat in one sitting? © Stan Honda/AFP/GettyImages

Reality check Is there a physical limit to how much food you can eat in one sitting?

Why is cheese so addictive? © Adam Gale

Everyday science

Why is cheese so addictive?

The future of food: what we'll eat in 2028 © Blake Thomas

Future Technology

The future of food: what we’ll eat in 2028

Make your own slime

Everyday science

Make your own slime

How to get electricity from coins

Everyday science

Get electricity from coins

Create a cloud bottle

Everyday science

Create a bottled cloud