Wishful thinking can sometimes trump science. With “breast is best” echoing in their heads, and too few hours of sleep, new mothers may latch onto some seductive propositions about boosting their...
There’s something very pleasant about perusing the artisanal soap selection at a home goods store or farmer’s market. With additives like honey and oatmeal, they appeal to the palate as well as to...
Can you think of the last time you saw a silica gel packet? It’s the sort of thing that you come across often but never think about. Did you open a package of beef jerky at lunch? Unbox some new...
There are a number of common words that have different meanings for scientists; ‘cultures’ are in Petri dishes, ‘medium’ isn’t just the size of a T-shirt, and ‘cleavage’ is the process of cell...
Do you ever wonder how you know when to stop eating? It’s more than just the uncomfortable pinch of your waistband digging into your skin. Somehow your brain knows when you’re full.
Have you ever heard the story of the Japanese dog, Hachikō? For years, Hachikō accompanied his owner, Ueno, on part of his commute to work, walking with him to and from the Shibuya train station....