How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world's favorite snacks
It took advances in manufacturing and tweaks to the recipe to make the pretzel the global snack it is today.
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Is Earth's ozone layer still at risk? 5 questions answered
Our understanding of stratospheric ozone depletion has grown steadily since the mid-1970s, and scientists expect that we will continue to add to our knowledge of the ozone layer.
Market forces are driving a clean energy revolution in the U.S.
Transforming U.S. energy systems away from coal and toward clean renewable energy was once a vision touted mainly by environmentalists. Now it is shared by market purists.
Recent stock market sell-off foreshadows a new Great Recession
In early February, concerns about inflation and rising interest rates sent global financial markets into a frenzy, prompting the biggest single-day drop ever in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Recent stock market sell-off foreshadows a new Great Recession
In early February, concerns about inflation and rising interest rates sent global financial markets into a frenzy, prompting the biggest single-day drop ever in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Understanding the US political divide, one word cloud at a time
Descriptions never seem to do justice to how these divides are experienced, which speaks to the wisdom of the writing rule, “Show, don’t tell.”
Plague bacteria may be hiding in common soil or water microbes, waiting to emerge
A study conducted at the Infectious Disease Research Center shows that common soil and waterborne microorganisms could play a role in protecting this dangerous pathogen between outbreaks.
Before the U.S. approves new uranium mining, consider its toxic legacy
Uranium – the raw material for nuclear power and nuclear weapons – is having a moment in the spotlight.
Before the US approves new uranium mining, consider its toxic legacy
Uranium – the raw material for nuclear power and nuclear weapons – is having a moment in the spotlight.
A look at Pyeongchang's heartwarming cuisine
Overall, the province’s food is simple, healthy, and can appeal to a global palate. The cooking method – which accentuates the natural flavors and aromas of the ingredients – is also rather uncomplicated.