Science now shows that stress can leave biochemical marks on sperm—altering gene expression and shaping future generations. This poetic, investigative piece explores the haunting science of epigenetic inheritance.

Scientists discovered ancient human remains in Colombia with DNA found nowhere else on Earth. Explore the mystery of a vanished lineage, genetic isolation, and what it means for our understanding of early civilizations.

Rainbows aren’t just arcs—they’re full circles of refracted light, hidden by Earth’s horizon. Discover the poetic science behind this radiant illusion and what it reveals about light, geometry, and perspective.

Why do we see faces in clouds, toast, trees, and fire? Explore the poetic science of pareidolia, where illusion, survival, and memory collide.

Do plants cry when they’re hurt? New research reveals that trees emit ultrasonic sounds when stressed. Explore this poetic look at the science of plant distress, chemical signals, and the secret world of green communication.

Why do we clink glasses during a toast? Explore the poetic history of toasting—from ancient libations and medieval rituals to the science behind sound and celebration. A sommelier’s lyrical guide to wine, trust, and timeless tradition.

Twelve bottles of Bordeaux orbited Earth for 438 days—and returned forever changed. Discover what space does to wine, yeast, and time in this lyrical exploration of cosmic fermentation.

Before there was wine, there was yeast. This poetic tribute explores the tiny organism behind bread, beer, fermentation, and the soul of a sommelier’s glass.

Forensic botanists are using moss, pollen, and liverwort DNA to solve crimes. Discover how plants are becoming silent witnesses in cold cases and eco-crime scenes.

In 1969, NASA crashed part of Apollo 12 into the Moon—and it rang like a bell for over an hour. What caused the eerie vibrations, and why do some scientists and theorists believe the Moon might be hollow? Explore one of space’s most haunting mysteries.

A haunting red waterfall flows from Antarctica’s Taylor Glacier—but it's not blood. Explore the mystery of Blood Falls, ancient microbes, and what it tells us about life in extreme places.

We were taught the sky is blue—but it’s not. Discover the truth behind Rayleigh scattering, human vision, and the illusion of color in this lyrical exploration of light and perception.

Sparkling wine really does get you drunk faster—and science explains why. From CO₂ and blood alcohol levels to bubbles and brain chemistry, here’s the poetic truth behind the fizz.

What happens when AI no longer follows us—but outgrows us? A lyrical and haunting exploration of self-modifying machines and the future they’re creating.

Frane Selak reportedly survived train wrecks, plane crashes, and even falling from the sky. But is his story real—or do we just need it to be? Explore the science, psychology, and mystery behind the world’s unkillable man.

As AI spreads from blue-collar jobs to white-collar work, the middle class faces a new threat. Here's what happens when automation targets analysts, marketers, and knowledge workers—and what we can still do about it.

Casu marzu is an illegal Sardinian cheese infested with live maggots. Learn the science, tradition, and controversy behind the world’s most dangerous cheese—and why some people still eat it.

Artificial vanilla is in everything—from cookies to candles—but where does it come from? Here’s what you didn’t know about castoreum, synthetic flavors, and why your dessert might have once been in a beaver.

A Chinese researcher was caught smuggling toxic plant pathogens into a Michigan lab. What does this case reveal about global biosecurity, lab ethics, and the thin line between science and sabotage?

A poetic dive into the world of self-healing robot skin. From battlefield bots to climate tech, meet the machines that regenerate like living things—and what that says about us.