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Physics

Physicists have invented a new way to shake a martini

Shaking a martini glass back and forth creates an intricate vortex pattern in the cocktail that takes on a different shape depending on the physical properties of the drink

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Chemistry

Homemade malt is the key to baking the perfect loaf of bread

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Health

Sweeteners: The bitter truth about low-calorie sugar substitutes

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Life

Vegan cheese made from fermented peas could taste more like dairy

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Your ultimate guide to ultra-processed food – how bad is it really?

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Life

Edible and delicious Chinese mitten crabs are invading the UK

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Pepper X is one hot chili

Life

Pepper X: The world has a new hottest chilli

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Mind

It takes just 108 milliseconds for our brains to spot food

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Let's stop making lab-grown meat weird

Technology

Let's stop making lab-grown meat weird

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Environment

Climate change may be improving the quality of Bordeaux wines

An analysis has found that Bordeaux wines made in years with wet winters and hot, dry summers – which are becoming more common as a result of climate change – are judged more highly by wine critics

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Health

How to make sure your chicken is properly cooked

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Life

We finally know what makes orange carrots orange

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Physics

Raisins and nuts dance in fizzy drinks and now we know why

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Technology

Plant protein capsules could make it easier to add vitamin D to drinks

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