Blood-suckers may seem like they have it easy, but feeding on blood comes with a lot of challenges.

Welcome to the romantic, violent, treacherous, and murderous mating lives of bugs.

From the starter plants in your window to giant agriculture, there's a lot of science to cover before dinner.

You may feel a bit grumpy when you're hungry, but hunger can affect us in more powerful ways than we realize.

What does it mean to be civil? Journalist Steven Petrow looks for answers in the original meaning of the word, showing why civility shouldn't be dismissed as conversation-stifling political correctness or censorship. Learn three ways we...

Ocean plastic pollution is a massive environmental problem. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the ocean every year, even plastic that goes in the trash can often ends up in the sea! This week we learn about the Great Pacific...

Chemicals are in everything we see, and the reactions between them can look like anything from rust on a spoon to an explosion on your stovetop. But why do these reactions happen in the first place? Kareem Jarrah answers this question by...

You’re on the trail of a werewolf that’s been terrorizing your town. After months of detective work, you’ve narrowed your suspects to one of five people. You’ve invited them to dinner with a simple plan: to slip a square of a rare...

New ReviewThe shortage of water is a big problem in parts of Africa. Women – usually the person who gathers the water – can spend up to 10-hours a day walking to a from a water tap to gather water in a bucket because the water in the nearby water...

It's Thanksgiving this week in America. Last year, we talked about the myth that turkey makes you sleepy. I argued that there's nothing special about turkey that would make you tired. But, we pointed out that a super large meal, and...

Italians take great pride in their food. Quite simply, they think it’s the best in the world, and certainly the number of Italian restaurants across the globe is testimony to the food’s appeal. For Italians, every meal’s a...

As with many aspects of German culture and society, popular perceptions about German food tend to be off the mark. While Germans still love their potatoes, meat, and sausage, eating habits have changed enormously over the years. Many...

Entertaining at home is an extremely important part of the social life of South Africa. To participate fully, you need to be comfortable visiting people in their homes and adept at reciprocating. In keeping with the country’s generally...

In Singapore, there’s a lively after-work scene downtown as locals and expatriates get together for drinks and dinner. The most popular places are Boat Quay and Clarke Quay, situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River, and...

Although gifts are not necessarily required for social or business occasions in Mexico, your colleagues will appreciate a tasteful, elegant gesture. There’s no need to be intimidated by this custom—learn more about suitable items,...

In Japan, corporate entertainment is an ancient tradition, and good business relationships are dependent on good personal relationships. One of the most common ways business associates and clients develop personal relationships is by...

You may already know that Japanese meetings are extremely important for developing business relationships. In fact, the Japanese develop professional relationships through multiple meetings and socializing. Curious about what exactly is...

It’s hard to generalize about the cuisine of Brazil since it’s been influenced by many cultures and varies by region. Generally, Brazilians start the day with a very light breakfast. Lunch is generally the main meal of the day,...

Meat consumption is the leading cause of climate change. Animal agriculture accounts for roughly half of global emissions. On average, each American eats 275 pounds of meat a year, compared to the global average of 90 pounds per person...

Never cooked cucumbers before? This recipe should convince you to try. Juicy beef in a combination of cucumber and zucchini is the best choice for lunch or dinner.

Chocolate Sauce with Steak, really? Well, what will happen if you combine beef with the ultimate aphrodisiac ingredient – Chocolate, you will find out in this episode.

Carp in sour cream sauce - delicious and easy recipe. A dish of carp in a gentle sauce of sour cream decorates the table for a holiday or a family dinner. This fish is characterized by a high content of protein, so it will be useful for...

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