Farm to Lunar Table: How Astronauts Are Eating TodayTo prepare for upcoming years-long voyages, NASA has a new game plan for getting fresh food to the moon and beyond. Has farm-to-table gone lunar? Thanks to NASA’s Artemis program, which launched when an unmanned spaceship orbited the moon in 2022, the answer is yes. The U.S.
How to Consult an Onion OracleOn a cold New Year’s Eve in 1967 in Ashley, North Dakota, newlyweds Donna and Delbert Eszlinger sliced excitedly into a large, round yellow onion. First, they split it lengthwise down the middle.
Something to chew on: betel leaf wrapsA betel leaf vine grows wild on my deck, giving it the look of an urban jungle. It’s a cool relief for the eyes in this atypically hot Bengaluru weather.
The Best Pop-Tarts Flavor Is Frosted Brown Sugar CinnamonI can’t prove this exactly, but I’m nearly certain that I ate a Pop-Tart every day from 1998 to 2011. (When a man turns eighteen, that’s when he graduates to the more sophisticated Toaster Strudel.
I Let TikTok Tell Me Where to Eat. Here’s What I Learned.TikTok is many things: a place for slime videos, a free therapy session, the leading source of information in America right now, and, for some, the ultimate restaurant resource.
Your Grandparents' Diet Could Still Be Affecting You, And Your Kids' HealthWithin the last century, researchers' understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation. Genes, regions of DNA that are largely responsible for our physical characteristics, were considered unchanging under the original model of genetics pioneered by biologist Gregor Mendel in 1865.
Everything to Consider When Buying a Food ProcessorYour kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t).
How to Eat a RattlesnakeMy mother made a point of raising well-spoken Oklahomans. In her household, country participles like “brang” were tantamount to slurs.
Don’t Both-Sides This One, JoeBiden’s speech about anti-Semitism is a test of courage as well as compassion. Updated at 9:05 a.m. ET on May 3, 2024
Methane emissions from gas flaring being hidden from satellite monitorsOil and gas equipment intended to cut methane emissions is preventing scientists from accurately detecting greenhouse gases and pollutants, a satellite image investigation has revealed.
Why a Kitchen Scale Is the Most Important Tool in Any KitchenYour kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). You’ve probably heard folks refer to cooking and baking as a science.
Pay No Attention to the Person behind the Algorithm: A Brief History of Automatons That Were Actually PeopleIf you’ve ever asked a chatbot a question and received nonsensical gibberish in reply, you already know that “artificial intelligence” isn’t always very intelligent. And sometimes it isn’t all that artificial either.
Here’s how to master the skill employers want mostA problem pops up at work—what’s the first thing you do? The frenzied pace of many corporate environments means that we often jump straight to solutions. But this tendency, deeply ingrained through years of work and schooling that primarily incentivizes correct answers, overlooks a crucial step.
Herbs and spices galore: Fadi Kattan’s recipes for Palestinian-style vegetablesWhen I close my eyes and try to think of a dish that says home, mujadara is usually the one that comes to mind.
How to Make a Kitchen Appliance Last As Long As PossibleYour kitchen should have the right tools. Welcome to A Guide to Gearing Up Your Kitchen, a series where I help you outfit the space with all the small appliances you need (and ditch the ones you don’t). Major kitchen appliances, like a new refrigerator or stove, can cost a small fortune.