Scientists at the University of California, Davis invented a way to make gelatin hydrogels that can freeze and thaw without meltwater. This work could solve problems for food storage and cold-chain ...

At Aldi, that excitement is a little different. The Batavia, Ill.-based grocer has released extra-wide ice cubes (1.8 inches wide), selling a pack of four for $4.99, the New York Post reports.