What"s in wine? Campaigners want ingredients on the bottle
European wines are finally being forced to reveal their ingredients to customers, but only on a website—not on the bottle. Environmental campaigners are unimpressed......»»
Underwater jars reveal Roman period winemaking practices
Winemaking practices in coastal Italy during the Roman period involved using native grapes for making wine in jars waterproofed with imported tar pitch, according to a study published June 29, 2022 in PLOS ONE by Louise Chassouant of Avignon Universi.....»»
Climate change is altering the chemistry of wine
Warming, wildfires, and unpredictable weather are disrupting the winemaking process. Enlarge (credit: picture alliance | Getty Images) Soon after the devastating Glass Fire sparked in California’s Napa Valley in September 20.....»»
New resources designed to prevent cruel and inaccurate representation of self-harm in literature
Experts and campaigners working to prevent cruel and inaccurate representation of self-harm have created new resources to encourage better portrayal of those in mental distress......»»
Exploring nature"s own assembly line
Today the raw ingredients for virtually all industrial products, ranging from medicines to car tires, come from non-renewable chemical feedstocks. They are produced in fossil fuel refineries that emit greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide. However.....»»
HidrateSpark iOS app deep dive: Is a smart water bottle worth it?
Sold at Apple Stores, the HidrateSpark PRO STEEL is a smart water bottle designed to remind you to drink more water. On the bottom of the bottle, there is a sensor puck that tracks your water intake and uses Bluetooth to sync your information with t.....»»
Human cells take in less protein from a plant-based meat than from chicken
Many people have now embraced the plant-based meat movement. Plants high in protein, such as soybeans, are common ingredients, but it's been unclear how much of the nutrient makes it into human cells. In ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistr.....»»
How is pharmaceutical pollution affecting the world"s rivers?
During their production, use, and disposal, pharmaceutical ingredients in prescription and over-the-counter drugs are released into the environment, especially in surface waters. Results from a recent study published in Environmental Toxicology and C.....»»
Leaf mold compost shows benefit for tomato plants in degraded urban soils
Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits. But it can be difficult to know what to add and why. Researchers at Purdue University gathered scientific evidence about one specific soil addi.....»»
Smart water bottles may be useful for some, but most can skip them
A smart water bottle can help you track how much water you consume on a daily basis, and nudge you to drink more if you're lacking. However, they're not a necessity for most consumers.Credit: HidrateThere are several good reasons why you might want t.....»»
Invasive insect that kills grapes could reach California wine region by 2027
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can kill grapevines and damage other crops, has a chance of first reaching the wine-producing counties of California in five years, according to a new analysis from North Carolina State University resea.....»»
Modifying surfaces with polymer chains promotes uniform drying of particle-containing liquids
What do coffee, red wine and ink have in common? The stubborn stains they leave behind. Anyone who has ever knocked over a cup of coffee will know that coffee dries in an unusual pattern, the stain is lighter at the center but it gets darker around t.....»»
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.....»»
Fusion Energy: the 35-Country Clean-Energy Effort to "Bottle the Sun"
This week CNN published an article chronicling how 35 countries "have come together to try and master nuclear fusion, a process that occurs naturally in the sun — and all stars — but is painfully difficult to replicate on Earth. "Fusion.....»»
This urban sketching course bundle is on sale for 87% off
TL;DR: The 2022 Urban Sketching Course Bundle is on sale for £31.61, saving you 87% on list price.Imagine if you had something to do every time you went to the park this summer besides pop a bottle of rosé. You'd find yourself with a who.....»»
Get 12 bottles of wine delivered to dad for just $85 this Father’s Day
TL;DR: As of June 5, you can get 12 bottles of wine delivered via Winc for just $84.99. It would normally cost $155, so you're saving 44%.In a year where everything is more expensive, it’s a big deal to find something that’s cheaper than.....»»
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......»»
Star Trek Wines: the Next Generation. Ars Technica Taste-Tests Klingon Blood Wine
Would you drink a glass of Klingon Blood Wine? Or Cardassian Kanar Red Blend? Maybe you'd prefer the Andorian Blue Premium Chardonnay, or the United Federation of Planets Special Reserve Sauvignon Blanc... Star Trek wines — a collaboration be.....»»
Review: HidrateSpark Steel water bottle with Apple Health integration
Last month, Hidrate launched the HidrateSpark PRO STEEL with 32 oz (around 900 ml). This water bottle features a premium look and Apple Health integration and I must admit, I got a bit too excited about a water bottle that reminds me to drink water......»»
We tasted the expanded collection of Star Trek wines and found them… wanting
Picard's John de Lancie (aka Q) joined Ars for an informal Star Trek-themed wine tasting Enlarge / The official Star Trek Wine collection has expanded from two varieties to six. (credit: Sean Carroll) Back in 2019, (partly) .....»»
Female avatar sexually assaulted in Meta VR platform, campaigners say
Campaigners join calls by some Meta shareholders for an assessment of on potential harms users face......»»