Here Comes the Long-Lasting Apple

Scientists in Australia say they've developed an apple that can stay fresh at room temperature and, if refrigerated, can last for months.

The apple for now is called RS103-130, but I think it's safe to assume they'll come up with a catchier name for it. The fruit's developers (that sounds weird, doesn't it?) say taste tests indicate that it is "the world's best apple."

We shall see. But in the meantime, long-lasting apples sound like a good idea. So it's unclear why whomever tweets for the Atlantic's Food Channel called it the "Unnecessary food innovation of the day … Shudder." Unless it's just a reaction against "frankenfoods."