The Reason You Don’t Have to Grocery Shop Every Day
Food preservatives are a major part of how we live now. But who invented them?
Be Honest, Can You Really Tell Left from Right?
Laterality, or left-right orientation, takes years to master. A surprising percentage of adults struggle telling left from right, including some surgeons.
What’s A Healthier Choice: A Big Mac or A Chipotle Burrito?
Consumers looking to make a healthier choice need to consider that "fast casual" restaurants aren't always better than fast food.
How Francis Crick Almost Didn’t Make His Huge DNA Discovery
British biologist Francis Crick co-published a paper on the helical structure of DNA some fifty years ago. He followed a convoluted route to this discovery.
The Brain’s Memory Back-Up Plan
Neuroscientists have discovered how memory is stored–and backed up–in the brain.
Guess What? You’re a Superorganism.
The White House has announced the "microbiome moonshot" – a push to understand the human microbiome.
Why Blue Is Better Than Green At Beating the Blues
There might be a reason why being out in nature can put you in a naturally better mood. A new study researched the psychological benefits of ocean views.
On Raising the Dead
A biotech company wants to use stem cell therapy to restore neurological function in patients who have been declared braindead.
Great Grains: How Ancient Einkorn Became the New “It” Wheat
Einkorn, an ancient grain, is mediocre for baking, difficult to process, and unproductive in the field. Why is it the next food trend?
A New Use For Soy
When it comes to the relationship between people and soy—a replacement for animal proteins derived from soybeans—well, it's complicated.