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The Real Reason Red Wine Causes Headaches Is Way More Complicated Than You Think

Red wine headaches have been a known quantity for thousands of years. But why do they occur?

The Science Behind Perfect Cranberry Sauce

Think cranberries need a lot of sugar? Think again.

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added A Delicious Multiplayer Game for Your Non-Gamer Friends

Can't stand the heat.

This Doomsday Vault May Hold The Key Food Security In An Unpredictable Future

Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic — and very real — value of seeds.

British Wartime Rationing Reveals a Shocking Truth About Sugar

There’s a correlation between eating sugar in infancy and increased risk for diabetes and high blood pressure.

A Candy Engineer Reveals What A Snickers Bar Is Actually Made Of

The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.

The Real Reason America Is Obsessed With Beef Is Not What You Think

Beef has reached iconic status in American culture.

A Halloween Candy Binge Can Wreck Havoc On Your Gut Health — But There Is A Key Trick

While no candy is truly healthy, some options are better for your gut than others.

Humans’ Obsession With Carbs Came Long Before the Start of Agriculture, A New Study Suggests

Even Neanderthals had multiple copies of this starch-digesting gene.

Trees Have A Microbiome, Too — And Its Just As Crucial

The promising compounds were discovered on an organic farm.