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12 February

Food Aphrodisiac -The Science of Love

By: Elizabeth Clark Valentine’s Day is a holiday notorious for evoking strong emotions in people. Now for some, these emotions include disgust, depression, and a downright loathing for all things romantic or associated with February 14th. For most people, this...

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01 February

The Science of Flavor at 32000 feet

By: Ty Wagoner “So what’s the deal with airplane food?” Mediocre comedy routines have posed this question for decades, but there may be some scientific truth to that comedy shtick. It turns out that flying high at 32,000 feet...

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30 October

The Science Behind Halloween Candy

By: Elizabeth Clark October 31st is quickly approaching, which can only mean one thing: candy hungry trick-or-treaters will soon descend upon doorstops across the United States. With an estimated 41.2 million (United States Census Bureau) potential trick-or-treaters in the...

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