Can I Eat My Christmas Tree? The Savory Science of Conifers
Do you hear it yet? The vexing voice inside your head? It starts as a whisper, quiet enough for you to ignore as you bask in the post-holiday haze. But you can’t silence the...
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Is it Time to Replace Toucan Sam? How Elephants Follow Their Noses to the Fruitiest Flavors
He’s rapped with rhinos, outwitted pirates, and escaped the clutches of carnivorous flowers—all in the name of breakfast cereal. In his 60+ years as the Froot Loops mascot, Toucan Sam has starred in hundreds...
4 Things About Bananas That Will Make You Feel a Whole Bunch Smarter!
Bananas are the MVP of the fruit world. The average American eats 26 pounds (12 kilograms) per year, which is only a fraction of the 100 billion bananas consumed worldwide. Whether you slice them over
Salty Science: The Remarkable Research Behind Your Favorite Snack Foods
You’ve just nestled into the sofa to binge watch the latest Netflix series. What must-have snack are bringing to your couch potato marathon? Whether it’s sweet or salty, chewy or crunchy, you’re not alone...
