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January 5, 2017

The Long, Lonely Quest to Breed the Ultimate Avocado

The buttery, nutty Hass has lots going for it, but horticulturists and geneticists want to do better—and save avocados from a future of pests and drought. The post The Long, Lonely Quest to Breed the Ultimate Avocado appeared first on WIRED.

December 27, 2016

The Mysterious Virus That Could Cause Obesity

Randy had always been the skinniest kid among his friends. And then he got cut by that chicken. The post The Mysterious Virus That Could Cause Obesity appeared first on WIRED.

December 15, 2016

Here’s Why LaCroix Is So Addictive

It's not an accident. The post Here's Why LaCroix Is So Addictive appeared first on WIRED.

December 2, 2016

The Fail-Safe Science of Delicious Crispy Chicken

A little extra effort for a whole lot of pay-off. The post The Fail-Safe Science of Delicious Crispy Chicken appeared first on WIRED.

December 2, 2016

New Zealand, the Kardashians, and the Battle to Control Manuka Honey

Chemists aren't convinced there's any meaningful difference between Manūka honey from New Zealand and Australia. But the Kiwis beg to differ. The post New Zealand, the Kardashians, and the Battle to Control Manuka Honey appeared first on WIRED.

November 25, 2016

Master the Chemistry of Juicy, Tender Salmon

Because overcooked fish tastes like salty plywood. The post Master the Chemistry of Juicy, Tender Salmon appeared first on WIRED.

November 18, 2016

Here’s the Real Reason Thanksgiving Makes You Sleepy

You drunken glutton! The post Here's the Real Reason Thanksgiving Makes You Sleepy appeared first on WIRED.

November 8, 2016

Physics Says This Is the Best Way to Deal With Hot Coffee

I like my coffee hot, but not to hot. Is it better to leave the lid on and blow, or just take the lid off? The post Physics Says This Is the Best Way to Deal With Hot Coffee appeared first on WIRED.

October 31, 2016

What’s Behind the Burn of Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy

Just looking at a piece of this candy can trigger a response: salivation, a pucker face, bug eyes—your mouth's preparation for a battle of pH stabilization. The post What's Behind the Burn of Warheads Extreme Sour Hard Candy appeared first on WIRED.

October 10, 2016

Farmers Are Manipulating Microbiomes to Help Crops Grow

This fall, farmers are harvesting 50,000 acres of the cotton planted with a microbial spray designed to improve yields in low-water conditions. The post Farmers Are Manipulating Microbiomes to Help Crops Grow appeared first on WIRED.