Astronomers have observed a quasar’s light stopping star formation in a nearby galaxy. This article examines how extreme radiation can shut down the birth of new stars.

Canned wine sales are rising quickly and are projected to surpass $190M by 2029. This article looks at sustainability, stigma, and what the shift to wine in a tin means for the industry.

JWST spotted frozen water orbiting the young star HD 181327, hinting that worlds like ours may form wet in the cold dark of space.

Delphinium Wine Co. marries French crémant tradition with Sonoma’s sea-cooled vineyards. A look at terroir, craft, and the rebirth of coastal sparkling wine.

As Sebastiani Winery faces possible rezoning, this post reflects on what disappears when wine country becomes real estate.

Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard’s wine arm just merged into Vinarchy. A look at what this new powerhouse means for the wine world.

Scents are primal. This piece explores how smell links to trauma, memory, and healing through the brain’s deepest emotional pathways.

Brazil’s gene-edited “supercows” grow faster and resist heat. This piece explores the science, ethics, and future of engineered livestock.

Farmed seafood is marketed as sustainable, yet many systems hide deeper costs. A look at when aquaculture works, when it doesn’t, and how to tell the difference.

Once ocean giants, bluefin tuna are slipping toward collapse. This piece explores their beauty, their decline, and the future of our seas.

In 1994, Gloria Ramirez entered a California ER emitting a strange odor. Staff collapsed. Her blood formed crystals. This piece explores one of medicine’s strangest mysteries.

In 2023, OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever suggested a doomsday bunker for AGI risks. Explore the fears, ethics, and unsettling what-ifs behind advanced AI.

Japan has developed the world's first artificial womb, allowing embryos to grow outside the human body. Explore the science, ethics, and future of synthetic gestation.

In 2014, Lars Mittank ran out of a Bulgarian airport and disappeared into the woods, creating one of the internet’s most enduring mysteries.

For anyone worn thin but still showing up: a quiet, science-backed note of comfort and perseverance.

A gentle guide to grinding your own flour, how to choose grains, use a home mill, and unlock the richer flavor and texture of freshly milled flour.

Why walking through a doorway makes you forget: the neuroscience behind the “doorway effect.”

Bitcoin surged to a record high of $109,760 in May 2025. Discover what’s driving the climb—from institutional momentum to scarcity psychology—in this poetic exploration of value, belief, and the future of finance.

Polish wines are rising fast in Ireland. Discover the vineyards, standout bottles, and the climate shift bringing this winemaking renaissance to life.

Grounding can calm inflammation, ease stress, and steady the mind. This piece explores the science and simple rituals behind reconnecting with the earth.