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An Inverse series that uses biology, chemistry, and physics to debunk the biggest food myths and assumptions.

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This Science-Backed Secret Ingredient Will Create A Better Espresso Shot

ByElana Spivack

Your espresso’s jolt is more than caffeine.

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Why Vegan Cheese's Worst Quality May Be "Impossible" To Solve

ByElana Spivack

Getting the stringy, gooey product just right is a bit of a scientific mystery.

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A Marine Scientist Debunks a Myth About Eating Oysters

ByElana Spivack

Oysters “r” good to eat year-round.

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Should You Store Nuts in the Freezer? Chemistry Offers a Surprising Answer

ByElana Spivack

A few rancid nuts won’t hurt you.

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Science Debunks a Decades-Old Myth About Drinking Milk

ByElana Spivack

Milk is optional.

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How Poisonous Are Blowfish? A Fish Biologist Reveals the Truth About The Deadly Delicacy

ByElana Spivack

Everything is edible; some things are only edible once.

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Is Natural Wine Better For You?

ByElana Spivack

Aside from a unique flavor, this wine doesn’t differ much.

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Are Eggs Healthy for You? A Chicken Expert Weights In

ByElana Spivack

As egg prices soar, it’s a good moment to re-evaluate the food’s place in our diet.

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Can spicy foods cure colds? A neuroscientist reveals the encouraging truth

ByElana Spivack

Spicy food does nothing against the rhinovirus, but it can ease symptoms.

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Will milk and orange juice curdle and make you sick?

ByElana Spivack

Here's the truth about the breakfast combo.