New "cold war" grows ever warmer as the prospect of a nuclear arms race hots up
Champagne corks popped on December 3, 1989 as Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and US president George H.W. Bush met on the cruise ship, Maxim Gorky, off the coast of Malta to declare the end of the cold war......»»
Q&A: British champagne production overtaking French? How the shifting seasons are playing havoc with our crops
Spring equinox is fast approaching, on 20 March, but the changing seasons are playing havoc with UK wildlife and crops. This comes after England and Wales had their warmest Februarys on record, according to the Met Office......»»
Clarified at last: The physics of popping champagne
When you uncork a bottle of champagne, complex supersonic phenomena occur. Scientists at TU Wien have now been able to calculate exactly what happens for the first time......»»
"The Buccaneers" review: A gloriously brash period drama for "Bridgerton" fans
Based on Edith Wharton’s final novel, AppleTV+'s "The Buccaneers" is a 19th century romance drama following five American ladies drawn to England. If you like your period dramas with spirited heroines who swig champagne, sweeping coastal shot.....»»
The bubbly chemistry behind carbonated beverages
Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst, and the released gas tickles your nose. But have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works.....»»
Why do champagne bubbles rise in a straight trajectory?
Here are some scientific findings worthy of a toast: Researchers from Brown University and the University of Toulouse in France have explained why bubbles in champagne fizz up in a straight line while bubbles in other carbonated drinks, like beer or.....»»
Why champagne has stable “bubble chains” and other carbonated drinks do not
Surfactants give champagne its signature stable rising column of bubbles. Enlarge / Researchers investigated the stability of bubble chains in carbonated drinks like champagne and sparkling wine. (credit: Madeline Federle and Col.....»»
Physicists unlock secret of why champagne bubbles form straight chain as they rise
Surfactants give champagne its signature stable rising column of bubbles. Enlarge / Researchers investigated the stability of bubble chains in carbonated drinks like champagne and sparkling wine. (credit: Madeline Federle and Col.....»»
Meet the world’s lightest champagne bottle
Champagne bottles are notoriously thick to ensure they can withstand immense pressure from the bubbles inside. A new bottle by French champagne house Telmont is thinner, lighter, and ultimately, more sustainable. In 2020, Ludovic du Plessis, then ne.....»»
A grassroots group took on Amazon and won. Then came the hard part
When the Amazon Labor Union shocked the world last April by successfully forming the first US union in the e-commerce giant's history, Chris Smalls, the president and face of the organization, celebrated by making champagne rain on the street and tha.....»»
The US is making a big down payment on climate change. Here"s what needs to come next
With the U.S. House expected to pass the most consequential climate change legislation in the nation's history on Friday, environmentalists and advocates are chilling the champagne for a surprise victory......»»
You’ll shoot your eye out: Popped champagne cork ejects CO2 at supersonic speeds
Researchers "might consider the typical bottle of champagne as a mini-laboratory." Enlarge (credit: Andy Roberts/Getty Images) The pop of a champagne cork turns out to have something in common with a rocket launcher, accordin.....»»
Uncorking champagne bottle produces supersonic shock waves
Opening a bottle of champagne traditionally marks the beginning of a festive celebration. Following the fun pop of the cork, a fizz of bubbles releases into the air, and finally, there is the pleasant tingle on the tongue......»»
What"s Happening After an Amazon Warehouse"s Workers Voted to Form a Union
Former Amazon employee Christian Smalls later spearheaded their historic successful unionization drive, reports Insider. On Friday he celebrated by popping open a bottle of champagne, adding "We want to thank Jeff Bezos for going to space, because wh.....»»
Every second counts in Jaguar Racing Formula E
Races can be won or lost with fractions of seconds separating first, second, and third. Many factors determine who stands on the podium, awarded with points and champagne, and who returns to the pit on a recovery truck. One factor that plays a critic.....»»
This mixology and cocktail course bundle is on sale for 97% off
TL;DR: The Ultimate Mixology and Cocktail Trainer Bundle is on sale for £22.11, saving you 97% on list price.If your idea of a good cocktail is pouring a splash of orange juice into your champagne, you could probably use some pointers. And why.....»»
Physicists captured, quantified the sound of champagne’s effervescence
The production of the sound coincides with the rupture of the bubble at liquid surface. Enlarge / The physics behind champagne's bubbly delights is surprisingly complex—including the source of its distinctive crackling sound. (credit.....»»
Steaks Could Soon Become Champagne-Like Luxury, Says Boss of Europe"s Top Meat Processor
The boss of Europe's top meat processor said beef will become a luxury like champagne because of the climate impact of producing it. From a report: "Beef is not going to be super climate friendly," Danish Crown Chief Executive Officer Jais Valeur sai.....»»
Theory of bubbles lifts cell biology into a new, more quantitative era
The heady math that describes how bubbles form in a glass of Champagne has inspired a framework for engineering living cells......»»
Spaced out: Champagne growers scrap 100-year vine-distancing rule
Wine growers in the Champagne region, home to the world's most exclusive bubbly, on Thursday scrapped a century-old rule governing the distance between vines, sparking fierce resistance from traditionalists......»»