Sauerkraut is a delicious, tangy condiment made of fermented cabbage that brings a satisfying crunch to the top of a bratwurst, makes a reuben sandwich shine, and ties together a dinner of pork and ...

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Spiders are some of the world’s most misunderstood creatures. These arachnids, which have been around for around 400 million years, consume billions of disease-causing mosquitoes and crop-destroying ...

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This week unfurled a captivating report on science, ranging from groundbreaking quantum computing achievements to the intriguing discovery of a rare dolphin. Check out these intriguing current topics ...

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The hottest science news this week has revolved around the sun, with the arrival of some dazzling new studies concerning our star and the fascinating interstellar comet currently passing close to it.

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With his third directorial effort, Nope, Oscar-winner Jordan Peele introduced one of the coolest and most creative movie monsters of the modern era. Ahead of its release, the film cryptically teased ...

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Look almost anywhere in your home and you’ll likely find something made of silicone. Unfortunately, manufacturing silicone-based materials comes with a high environmental cost that is largely due to ...