Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

When Time Reverses: The Strange Discovery of Negative Time

Scientists have observed a phenomenon where atoms respond before they’re touched—suggesting time may not always move forward. This poetic exploration dives into the mind-bending world of negative time, quantum physics, memory, and what it all means for how we understand reality.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Coating on Your Organic Fruit: What Is Apeel, and Should You Be Concerned?

Apeel is a plant-based coating developed to preserve fruits and vegetables, and it’s now approved for use on organic produce. Funded by Bill Gates and invisible to the naked eye, it raises unsettling questions about transparency, consent, and what “natural” really means.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

This Depression Treatment Silences Sadness, But at What Cost?

Explore the growing use of ketamine, psilocybin, and neurotech like NeoRhythm to silence emotional pain. But when we numb our sadness, what else do we lose? A poetic reflection on healing, memory, trauma, and the ethics of emotional shortcuts.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

This Tiny Mutation Made Us Human And May Be Our Downfall

A single genetic shift may have gifted humanity with language—but at what cost? Explore the FOXP2 gene, the evolution of speech, and how this mutation shaped civilization, trauma, and our future.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Science of Grit: What Makes Some People Keep Going?

What makes some people keep going when others quit? This poetic deep-dive explores the neuroscience of grit—how dopamine, identity, and daily habits shape perseverance—and why your work ethic might be your brain’s greatest asset.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Could We Terraform Earth Backwards? Healing Our Planet with Mars Tech

What if the futuristic technologies we’re developing for Mars could be used to rewild Earth instead? From biodomes to satellite farming, this poetic article explores how space-age science might restore our struggling planet.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Brown Bread Ice Cream: A Victorian Dessert Made from Crumbs

This quirky Victorian dessert once blended toasted breadcrumbs with molasses and cream. Nearly lost to time, brown bread ice cream is making a quiet comeback in London and Portland. Here’s the delicious story behind each crunchy, creamy bite.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Wine Climate Crisis: Is Terroir Shifting Beneath Our Feet?

Climate change is rewriting the wine world. From shifting terroirs to migrating grape varieties, this deep dive explores how rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are transforming what we drink and where it grows.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Real-Time Mycotoxin Testing in Wine: Is It Safe?

Mycotoxins in wine are rare but real. Discover how real-time testing is changing wine safety, and what this means for consumers, producers, and the future of wine.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Planet That Was Never Real: The Curious Case of Vulcan

For over a century, astronomers believed in a planet called Vulcan—until Einstein proved it never existed. This poetic, historical-science post explores belief, error, and the beauty of being wrong.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

The Melon That Nearly Went Extinct: Saving Forgotten Fruits

Explore the beautiful revival of rare heirloom fruits like the Green Nutmeg Melon. Discover how gardeners and seed savers are preserving the forgotten flavors of history…one fruit at a time.

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Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Smoke and Saucers: Are UFOs a Cover for Classified Tech?

Have UFO stories been used as a smokescreen for classified military tech? This post explores Pentagon disinformation, psychological ops, and the fine line between sci-fi and secrecy.

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