Articles that look at the science behind everyday phenomena, such as what makes methanol more toxic than ethanol, and how we determine the age of dinosaur fossils!
Spicy food, what’s not to love? Spice excite the taste buds of some in a way that no other flavor comes close to, while others shy away from turning their mouths into fiery cauldrons of pain. So what is it...
‘Evidence never lies.’ Criminal Minds, CSI, Law & Order – the popularity of crime television shows might have a bit to do with how the audience gets a little taste of forensic technology. After all, not many people out there...
‘In Vino Veritas’ or ‘in wine lies truth’ are well-known words supposedly uttered 2600 years ago by the poet Alcaeus of Mytilene. Since ancient civilizations, humans were familiar with alcoholic beverages – its effects documented even in the bible and...
What do turkeys and bananas have in common? While they are indeed tasty, both also happen to be especially susceptible to… fungi. No, it’s not some mutant giant mushroom on a rampage that you should be worried about, but rather...
