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A person cutting an onion on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen, wearing protective goggles and visibly tearing up. The background features a refrigerator with a sign that reads 'Keep Onions Refrigerated' and a running faucet. A scientific diagram of the chemical reaction causing tears overlays the right side of the image, creating an informative and humorous atmosphere.
Food

Why Do We Cry When Cutting Onions? The Chemistry Behind Onion Tears

Cutting onions is a common kitchen task, but it’s also notoriously tear-inducing. Let’s discover the science behind onion tears and explore some tips.

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  • June 19, 2024
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A cup of coffee with a surreal background showing molecular structures, neurons, and waves, illustrating the chemical aspects behind sleep.
Biology Food

The Science Behind Coffee: How It Keeps Us Awake

For many of us, coffee is essential to start the day. But do you really know how coffee works to keep us awake?.

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  • May 27, 2024
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A slice of bread with butter falling to the floor, buttered side facing down.
Food Physics

Does Buttered Bread Always Fall Butter-Side Down?

Who hasn’t experienced the frustration of dropping buttered bread only to see it land butter-side down? Is this just bad luck, or is.

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  • May 27, 2024
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