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Organic Doesn’t Mean Clean: Here’s Why Washing Fruits and Vegetables Matters More Than You Think

31 Oct 2025

Growing up, the arrival of apple season was always enough to get me through the back-to-school blues. The sweet aroma of apple cider doughnuts and the numerous haystacks provided necessary relief...

How to Beat a Fruit Fly Infestation

19 Sep 2025

As I type this, I occasionally have to pause and swat away tiny annoying flying bugs that seem drawn specifically to my face. In light of my plight, let’s look at some fruit fly science –...

The Rub on Vicks VapoRub

21 Mar 2025

I was forwarded a short video with the alluring title, “Miracles Happen When You Apply Vicks VapoRub to Your Feet.” The speaker tells us in a compelling tone that the miracle is about inducing...

Is Nutmeg Really Hallucinogenic?

19 Apr 2024

This article was first published in The Skeptical Inquirer.

How to Keep Cut Flowers Looking Fresh, With Science

23 Feb 2024

It's a lovely feeling to wake up in the morning and be greeted by a beautiful bouquet artfully arranged in a vase. But it's a far less pleasant one when you start to notice their petals falling,...

The Vitamin D Puzzle

24 Jan 2024

Walk into any pharmacy or health food store and you will see shelves filled with vitamin D supplements. Then stroll over to a bookstore and you will find all sort of books touting the wonders of...

Is bottled water bad for your health?

19 Jan 2024

This article was originally posted in the Montreal Gazette....

Why do we get wrinkles?

3 Nov 2023

This article was first published in The Skeptical Inquirer.

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