Discover the surprising history of art: artists intentionally used toxic pigments, often destroying their own masterpieces. A compelling look at creativity and chemistry.
Discover how radar technology led to the accidental invention of the microwave oven by engineer Percy Spencer, a tale of curious innovation that reshaped modern kitchens.
Explore the history of Roman concrete and its astonishing ability to actively repair itself over centuries, a testament to ancient engineering.
Explore the bizarre historical mystery of towns caught in uncontrollable dancing epidemics. Was it illness, stress, or something stranger?
Explore how the trillions of microbes in your gut profoundly influence which essential nutrients your body absorbs from the food you eat, impacting your overall nutrition.
Discover how the sounds of your food can dramatically alter its taste and your entire eating experience. Explore the science of sensory perception.
Explore why artists separated by centuries often develop identical creative ideas and patterns in art, from painting to sculpture.
Explore the psychology behind why our brains don’t perceive everything right in front of us. Discover the cognitive mechanisms shaping our reality.
Explore the block universe theory, a scientific concept suggesting past, present, and future coexist. Delve into physics research and its implications.
Explore the innovative world of chemical computers that use reactions instead of electricity for processing, pushing the boundaries of digital technology.