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October 7, 2016

Can Spicy Foods Really Cool You Down?

The science behind soup in the summer. The post Can Spicy Foods Really Cool You Down? appeared first on WIRED.

September 30, 2016

The Weird History of Oysters as Aphrodisiacs

The cold truth on a half shell. The post The Weird History of Oysters as Aphrodisiacs appeared first on WIRED.

September 22, 2016

Carrots Won’t Help You Read This Headline

Eat them anyway . The post Carrots Won't Help You Read This Headline appeared first on WIRED.

September 9, 2016

Here’s How Many Apple Cores It Would Take to Poison You

Fact checking an old wives' tale. The post Here’s How Many Apple Cores It Would Take to Poison You appeared first on WIRED.

September 6, 2016

Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back to Mess With Your Brain

And we don't mean that in a good way . The post Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back to Mess With Your Brain appeared first on WIRED.

September 3, 2016

Stop Putting Raw Ginger in Your Marinade, and Other Cookout Pro Tips

Let science save you from these classic Labor Day cookout faux pas The post Stop Putting Raw Ginger in Your Marinade, and Other Cookout Pro Tips appeared first on WIRED.

August 17, 2016

The Succulent Science of Pressure Cooking

If you do it right, pressure is a great way to prepare food with incredible speed. Why? Because physics, that’s why. The post The Succulent Science of Pressure Cooking appeared first on WIRED.

August 10, 2016

Drink Juice Like an Astronaut With the Magic of Reverse Spherification

Reverse spherification ramps up the surface tension of a droplet, making it so stable that it stays together even if it’s pushed around a bit. The post Drink Juice Like an Astronaut With the Magic of Reverse Spherification appeared first on WIRED.

August 2, 2016

Use This Fancy Foam for Cooking, Not for Dance Parties

Making your own culinary foam is delicious and scientific. The post Use This Fancy Foam for Cooking, Not for Dance Parties appeared first on WIRED.

July 29, 2016

Google’s Famous Kitchens May Serve Fake Shrimp Made of Algae

Which is better: Shrimp made of shrimp or shrimp made of algae? The post Google’s Famous Kitchens May Serve Fake Shrimp Made of Algae appeared first on WIRED.