In the waters off the coast of California, marine scientists are finding a whole world of cephalopod wonders: in the latest installment, it’s a vast number of octopuses huddling over their eggs in the crevices of an extinct underwater volcano. With an estimated … Discuss

I realize that the internet needs another recipe for caesar salad as much as it probably needs another new spin on chocolate chip cookies (<a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/?s=chocolate+chip+cookie">guilty as charged, of course</a>). Thus, it was nowhere on my agenda to suggest one. Plus, I&rsquo;ve told you before that the only caesar dressing I need in my life...

Islands breed strange animals. Isolated from the rest of the world, these ecosystems often produce creatures uniquely adapted to their idiosyncratic environments. Nations like Madagascar and New Zealand can thus support strikingly similar life despite … Discuss

Meet the 5-year-old boy who has to avoid scary movies and trick or treaters due to a rare brain disease which means he could literally be scared to death. Reed Havlik is one of only 200 people worldwide who have Vanishing White Matter (VWM) disease – a … Discuss

This Pumpkin Cheesecake has three layers. It starts with a ginger flavored Graham Cracker Crust. Next, the cream cheese filling combines a New York style cheesecake with the earthy flavor of pumpkin puree and its complementary spices. The cake is finished with a smooth layer of vanilla flavored sour cream. This dessert is excellent any...