The Art Of Plating – Turning Everyday Meals Into Culinary Masterpieces

It's in the small choices you make on the plate that a humble meal transforms into something memorable. You can treat plating as a...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient...

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also...

A Beginner’s Guide To Building Your Culinary Skills From Scratch

Skills grow when you practice deliberately in the kitchen, and you can develop a reliable foundation by approaching learning as a series of small, repeatable habits. Start with safety and cleanliness: wash hands,...

Culinary Traditions Around The World – What Every Food Lover Should Know

With each bite you take in a new place, you enter a story shaped by climate, migration and local resources that define regional cooking. You will notice how staple ingredients-rice in Asia, maize...

Culinary Tools 101 – Must-Have Kitchen Equipment For Every Level Of Cook

Equipment defines how efficiently you cook and how much you enjoy time in the kitchen. Whether you are just starting or refining your technique, a smart selection of tools helps you master fundamentals, expand recipes, and speed up prep without cluttering your counters. You should start with knives and boards....

How to buy a good pair of sunglasses

Jacobo García Queiruga, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and Verónica Noya Padín, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Nowadays you can buy a cheap pair of sunglasses just about anywhere – from supermarkets and petrol stations to corner shops and online fashion retailers, but such ubiquity may prompt doubts as to the protection they can offer. While their lenses usually meet certain minimum UV protection requirements, their quality in other respects, such as visual clarity, is dismal. Opticians, however, are governed by national health regulations, meaning that they have to meet higher standards such as the CE and UKCA marks. Professional opticians are therefore much better equipped to help customers find sunglasses...

Culinary Tools 101 – Must-Have Kitchen Equipment For Every Level Of Cook

Equipment defines how efficiently you cook and how much you enjoy time in the kitchen. Whether you are just starting or refining your technique, a smart selection of tools helps you master fundamentals, expand recipes, and speed up prep without cluttering your counters. You should start with knives and boards....

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter teeth but a truly radiant smile. The Rise of Invisible Aligners Bid farewell to the days of conspicuous metal braces. The latest trend in orthodontics embraces subtlety with the advent of invisible aligners. These custom-made, transparent trays discreetly guide your teeth into alignment without compromising your daily appearance. No more hiding behind metal wires – the path to a radiant smile is...

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also “about you” – a mirror reflecting important signals about the person you are. All users...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is key and smiles are the ultimate accessory, the journey to a perfect set of teeth has evolved far beyond traditional braces. Modern orthodontics has stepped into the spotlight, armed with innovative techniques and cutting-edge technologies that promise not only straighter...

From Farm To Table – Understanding Culinary Sustainability And Sourcing

Just by choosing where your food comes from, you shape the environmental and social footprint of every meal you eat or serve. You start with understanding that "farm to table" means more than proximity: it means sourcing with attention to seasonality, soil health, animal welfare, and fair pay for producers. When you prioritize farms that use regenerative practices, cover cropping, reduced tillage, and biodiversity-friendly methods, your purchases support systems that sequester carbon and preserve habitats. You can look for transparency and traceability in the supply chain: labels, farm profiles, and direct communication with growers tell you how crops were grown and...

Honey bees vote to decide on nest sites – why we should listen

Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having to breed more and more bees just to keep managed populations stable. These man-made boxes, designed to facilitate pollination and honey production in an era...

How to buy a good pair of sunglasses

Jacobo García Queiruga, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and Verónica Noya Padín, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Nowadays you can buy a cheap pair of sunglasses just about anywhere – from supermarkets and petrol stations to corner shops and online fashion retailers, but such ubiquity may prompt doubts as to...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority...

Culinary Tools 101 – Must-Have Kitchen Equipment For Every Level Of Cook

Equipment defines how efficiently you cook and how much you enjoy time in the kitchen. Whether you are just...

Culinary Traditions Around The World – What Every Food Lover Should Know

With each bite you take in a new place, you enter a story shaped by climate, migration and local resources that define regional cooking. You will notice how staple ingredients-rice in Asia, maize...

Honey bees vote to decide on nest sites – why we should listen

Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds - When people think...

Culinary Traditions Around The World – What Every Food Lover Should Know

With each bite you take in a new place, you enter a story shaped by climate, migration and local resources that define regional cooking. You will notice how staple ingredients-rice in Asia, maize...

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Nora McDonald, George Mason University - Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you”...

Unveiling the Secrets of Modern Orthodontics for a Radiant Smile

By Anne Roumard - In a world where confidence is...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

Yvonne Prince, Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Glenda Mary Davison, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University A recent...

Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes

Christopher Damman, University of Washington - People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient...

The Art Of Plating – Turning Everyday Meals Into Culinary Masterpieces

It's in the small choices you make on the plate that a humble meal transforms into something memorable. You can treat plating as a...

Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know

Allan Steigleman, University of Florida and Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and...