Why Nestlé Is Betting Big on AI and Why It Might Work Where Others Fail
Nestlé is cutting 16,000 jobs to make room for AI a move that could redefine the future of food, labor, and automation. Here’s why their plan might actually work when so many others failed.
How Fevvers Is Re-Writing the Rules of Glamour
Meet Fevvers, the UK startup creating vegan, plant-based feathers that caught Stella McCartney’s eye at Paris Fashion Week. A new era of cruelty-free luxury is taking flight.
The Women Who Terrified Rome
Meet the warrior queens who defied Rome: Teuta, Boudica, Zenobia, and Amanirenas. Four women who faced the empire, rewrote history, and refused to bow.
Why the Influencer World Is a Fake Paradise (And How It’s Actually Dangerous)
Behind the filters and designer brands, the influencer world hides fraud, fake luxury, and illusion. Here’s the truth behind the glamour and the scams that built it.
Why Some Wines Are More Expensive Than Others
Some wines cost a fortune while others stay humble. Here’s what really makes the difference from soil and barrels to time, labor, and legacy.
Why Does Your Stomach Growl When You’re Not Hungry?
Why does your stomach growl even when you’re not hungry? The truth is, it’s more than hunger, it’s the sound of your body alive and moving.
The Strange Journey of Salt Shakers (and Why Cultures Disagree on Holes)
From ancient salt cellars to modern shakers, salt’s story is one of culture, design, and flavor. Here’s why some countries give salt more holes and what that says about us.
The Fiber-Optic Forest: How Trees Might Power the Next Energy Grid
Scientists are turning trees into living power lines, conducting, storing, and glowing with energy. Could forests become the power grid of the future?
What Really Happens When You Get Stung by a Bee
Ever wonder why bee stings burn and yellowjacket stings feel worse? Here’s what actually happens inside your body when you’re stung, from venom chemistry to the bee’s final sacrifice.
The Tiny Bug That Nearly Killed Wine: The Story of Phylloxera
In the late 1800s, a microscopic aphid nearly wiped out every vineyard in Europe. Here’s how phylloxera spread, how winemakers fought back, and how wine barely survived.
Why Old Vine Wines Taste Different (and Which Ones Are Worth the Hunt)
Discover why old vine wines offer deeper flavor, texture, and soul, and which regions still deliver that magic without breaking the bank.
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.