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

Why I Write (And Maybe Why You Do Too)

Writing turns spiraling thoughts into stories, trauma into prose, and panic into metaphor. A piece on healing through the written word.

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

The Plastic-Eating Robot Fish That Feeds on Pollution to Stay Alive

Meet Gillbert: a robotic fish created in the UK to swim through polluted waters, collecting microplastics with grace and intention. Not powered by myths, but by hope and science, this prototype marks the beginning of machines that heal instead of harm.

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

The Boötes Void: Where the Universe Forgot to Speak

A haunting look into the Boötes Void: one of the largest known cosmic voids in the universe. More than absence, it's a silence that echoes through science, philosophy, and the soul.

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

The Man Who Dreamed in Lightning: The Life and Mind of Nikola Tesla

Explore the haunting genius of Nikola Tesla: his visionary mindset, unbuilt inventions, electric breakthroughs, spiritual beliefs, and the tragic beauty of a life misunderstood. A dive into the man who dreamed in lightning.

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

A Love Letter to Madeira: The Accidental Wine That Refused to Die

Madeira is the immortal wine: born of heat, shaped by salt air, and nearly forgotten. This love letter explores its miraculous history, how it's made, why it’s fading, and the creative ways we can bring it back.

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

What Was the Worst Year in Human History to Be Alive?

536 AD was the year the sun dimmed, crops failed, and plague followed famine. Historians call it the worst year to be alive. This piece explores the science, suffering, and silence of a world plunged into darkness.

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

Sake and Caviar: A Love Letter to Umami and Elegance

Discover the quiet luxury of pairing sake and caviar. Explore the types of caviar, sake categories, and examples of dishes where umami meets elegance.

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

Tesla Diner: Where the Future Parks Itself for a Milkshake

Tesla's new retro-futuristic diner in West Hollywood combines 80 Superchargers, classic comfort food, LED movie screens, robot servers, and 24/7 service. Here’s an in-depth look at the branding, business strategy, and experience behind the Diner broken down by a Sommelier.

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