2023 October

The limitless world of chemistry and how researchers investigate it.

Caffeine's role in our lives seems straightforward. But, in addition to providing that kick of energy, the caffeine in soft drinks is key to their zesty flavor.

Tarkhuna practically gives new meaning to the term "greenlit" in that it's usually green and almost appears to glow.

You say tomato, I say tomahto -- but whiskey is whisky -- or is it? What, exactly, are the differences between the two spirits? Why do some have that extra "E?"

They're signaling STOP. But why? And what will happen to us who loved them? Dear Fragrantica aims to provide you with concrete and detailed information on matters that come up again and again in your search in the world of fragrance and to serve as a reference for newbies and seasoned users alike. For instance, I have written about how to make fragrance last longer and project further, as well as how fragrance maturation works and wheth

Autumn and apple season are pretty much synonymous, but what's the difference between clear apple juice and cloudy apple cider: the processing!

A new study has found, for the first time, that consuming beverages that taste like beer or cocktails but contain no alcohol can significantly reduce alcohol intake. Replacing alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic ones may be an effective strategy for helping excessive drinkers cut back on the booze.

It is challenging, or almost impossible, to create a fragrance without using any of these perfumery ingredients. For the creation of a perfume, in addition to requiring a professional perfumer for the alchemy, combinations, and recombination of ideas, the use of raw materials is essential for crafting a fragrance. From the most classical to the contemporary, we find the ingredients that make up this entire process in nature, s

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Extreme heat and droughts are cutting into hop plants’ yields and making them less bitter. But scientists and farmers are brewing up clever solutions.

What makes a good or bad year for wine? It's a question that vexes not only vintners but also scientists, who've long looked to weather conditions to provide the answer.

Researchers are trying to incorporate emotional intelligence into AI, exemplified in a novel work on an "electronic tongue" that addresses eating habits' physiological and psychological aspects. Read to learn more.

AI scored in the top 1% of creative thinkers and this is definitely the weirdest timeline.

Recent study investigated how fast genes are being transferred between distantly related species.

Pepper X registers at 2.69 million Scoville Heat Units - pepper spray is about 1.6 million units.

A German-Austrian team led by archaeologist Christiana Köhler from the University of Vienna is investigating the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith in Abydos, Egypt. She was the most powerful woman in the period ...

The term "comfort food" means so many different things to different people because it is based on our memories and the emotions tied to them.

The question of why the Universe is the way it is is an ancient one, and none of the answers we have come up with are satisfying.

Here's why you might occasionally taste buttered popcorn when drinking a beer - and why you might want to avoid brews with this flavor, taste preferences aside.

Some researchers are questioning the strength of the evidence against ultra-processed foods.

Despite the increased attention to smell loss more broadly, the sense of smell remains complicated and not fully understood.

While appetites for plant-based meat might be waning, hybrid meat is popping up as a new, climate-friendly alternative to animal products. Here's how it works.

The phrase “got your nose,” often accompanied by the pretend seizing of the nose, is part of a quaint childhood game. But wouldn’t it be quite useful if we really could transport our sense of smell elsewhere to help recognize different fragrances or even odors that we do not typically detect?

Americans love bread, but unfortunately, the bread sold by stores in the U.S. is not that fresh or nutritious. Find out how America has completely ruined bread.

Currently, fermented dairy products whose flavor enhancement directly arises from biochemical reactions by microorganisms are becoming more meaningful…

We all tend to use the two words somewhat interchangeably, even though we know they're not the same. An advanced cicerone breaks it down for us.

Researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which our taste buds detect ammonium chloride, exemplified by the distinct taste of salty licorice, popular in Scandinavia and the Netherlands. They say the discovery provides evidence for the existence of a sixth basic taste.

Choosing the best raspberries is complicated enough without having to worry about all those little hairs. Luckily, they're perfectly natural and harmless.