Halloween Candy & Wine Pairings
Discover the best wines to pair with your favorite Halloween candy from Reese’s and Tawny Port to Skittles and Moscato. Sweet, fun, and sommelier-approved.
Why Pregnant Women Shouldn’t Eat Raw Mushrooms
Raw mushrooms can hide Listeria and other bacteria that cooking destroys. Here’s why heat turns them from risky to nourishing during pregnancy.
The New Old World: Regions That Drink Like Burgundy (But Don’t Cost It)
Love Burgundy but not the price? (same) These 7 regions offer the same elegance and depth without the collector’s price tag.
The Blue Blood That Saves Us All: The Untold Story of Horseshoe Crabs
Their blood is blue, their lineage ancient and every vaccine, IV, and surgical implant depends on them. Here’s how horseshoe crabs keep humanity alive, and why they’re running out of time.
The Protein That Spreads Aging And the Scientists Who Found How to Silence It
Scientists found a protein that spreads aging through the body, and discovered that blocking it may help reverse time’s damage.
How the Words We Speak Sculpt the Paths We Think In
Neuroscientists have discovered that your native language literally rewires your brain’s white matter, carving unique neural pathways that shape how you think, feel, and perceive the world.
James Webb and the Search for Black Hole Stars
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have found black hole stars: cosmic giants powered by darkness itself. Here’s what it means.
Mercor: The Fastest Growing Company You’ve Never Heard Of
Mercor is being called the fastest growing company of all time, building the hidden workforce that powers AI. Here’s what they do and why it matters.
Lupini Beans: The Ancient Snack Making a Comeback
Lupini beans, once beloved in the Mediterranean, are packed with protein, fiber, and history. Discover why this ancient snack is poised for a modern comeback.
The Invisible World Beyond Our Senses
We sense only a sliver of reality. From hidden spectra to forgotten senses, explore the vast, unseen world shaping what we feel, believe, and become.
Chartreuse: The Secret Elixir of Monks, Mystics, and Modern Drinkers
Chartreuse is a 400-year-old liqueur cloaked in mystery. Learn its monk-guarded recipe, cocktail uses, and why this herbal elixir is so rare today.
Wi-Fi Exists Because of Black Hole Science (No Joke)
Wi-Fi wasn’t invented for phones or laptops, it came from black hole research. Learn how cosmic curiosity accidentally gave us everyday connection.
Wine Closures: Screw Cap vs. Cork vs. Glass (and Why It Actually Matters)
Cork, screw cap, or glass, each changes how wine ages, tastes, and feels. Discover the science, sustainability, and romance behind your bottle’s closure.
How Non-Alcoholic Wines and Liquors Are Made
From dealcoholized wines to zero-proof gins, discover how non-alcoholic drinks are crafted, the science behind them, and why they’re reshaping drinking culture.
Quantum Physics, Parking Spots, and the Strange Science of Luck
From parking spots to quantum physics, this guide unpacks what science really says about luck and how belief might shape what you find.
How to Buy Great Wine at a Regular Grocery Store (Without Getting Scammed)
Grocery store wine doesn’t have to be a gamble. Learn how to decode shelves, spot value regions, read labels, and grab 6 safe picks under $20.
Forging Element 116: Titanium-50’s Astonishing Breakthrough
In 2024, Berkeley scientists used titanium-50 to create livermorium, two fleeting atoms that hint at new frontiers beyond the periodic table.
What If We Built a Dyson Sphere?
What would happen if we built a Dyson Sphere around the sun? Explore the science, risks, and wonder of this ultimate cosmic megastructure.
The Pollock Twins: Reincarnation in England?
In 1957, two sisters died in England. A year later, twins were born, wearing their scars, holding their memories and mysteries. Could this be proof of reincarnation?
When the Cows Became Zebras: Stripes, Flies, and the Oddities of Nature
Painting stripes on cows sounds absurd…until it actually works. How zebra patterns confuse flies, win Ig Nobels, and reveal nature’s genius.