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Veronique Greenwood

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The quest to make an ice cream that doesn't melt

Ice cream is a staple of summer – but melts quickly when the mercury rises. Can scientists help it keep its cool? Few things delight on a summer...

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Veronique Greenwood

Why honey outlasts other foods

Honey is a natural sweetener, and bacteria loves to feast on sugar. But honey is remarkably resistant to spoilage. What's behind its ability to beat...

03.07.2025 100

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A British kitchen staple's strange link to science fiction

Invented to make beef last long journeys to market, Bovril became a famous British kitchen staple. Less well-known is its link to an odd, pioneering...

29.05.2025 70

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The explosive potential of custard powder

Custard powder makes a delicious dessert but also has a rather less savoury potential – in certain conditions, it can be a powerful explosive. ...

18.03.2025 50

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Can your body become intolerant to meat?

Some people who stop eating meat have reported unpleasant effects when they return to it. Can your body forget how to digest flesh? Eating less meat...

13.03.2025 30

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