We explore the surprising origins of the names of two foods — ketchup and rocky road — with help from the podcast Science Diction, which tells the science stories behind everyday words.
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Famed Oklahoma meteorologist Gary England evaluates weather-themed desserts based on the severity of their namesake weather systems, and he helps invent a new dessert. Plus: how weather affects taste.
A neuroscientist calls in to debate the geometry of pizza, and food science guru Kenji Lopez-Alt explains how woodworking can help us make a better bagel and cream cheese.
We go on a mission to learn how super premium vodka is made and marketed. Then, we make our own.
