Jessica Simpson knows how to have her cake—or turkey—and give it, too. Joining forces with Green Giant, Simpson, 38, hosted a Friendsgiving (which she documented on her Instagram on Tuesday) for No Kid Hungry, a non-profit seeking to end child hunger in America. “I was raised in a family of service,” Simpson,…
Rachael Ray Crowns the Best Burgers in All the Land
New York City’s Black Tap may be known for their crazy, over-the-top milkshakes, but it’s now clear that they also know how to make a really good burger. Rachael Ray hosted her annual Burger Bash competition showdown during the New York City Wine & Food Festival on Friday night—where Black Tap’s Joe Isidori was presented the coveted…
Global warming may be twice what climate models predict
Future global warming may eventually be twice as warm as projected by climate models and sea levels may rise six metres or more even if the world meets the 2°C target, according to an international team of researchers from 17 countries. The findings published last week in Nature Geoscience are based on observational evidence from…
Glaciers in the Alps Could Lose Nearly All Their Ice by 2100
Glaciers in the European Alps could lose up to 90 percent of their remaining ice by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked, according to a new study published in the journal The Cryosphere. If nations do manage to drastically reduce emissions, ice loss would be limited to two-thirds by the end of the century. The study, led…
What to cook for a vegan friend
If you’ve invited someone round to dinner only to discover they are a vegan, it can often mean a panic to know what to cook. Perhaps none of your people-pleasing recipes are free from meat, fish and dairy. But don’t panic! Here are some easy tips for vegan-pleasing. How to adapt a recipe for a…
Microbes could influence earth’s geological processes as much as volcanoes
By acting as gatekeepers, microbes can affect geological processes that move carbon from the earth’s surface into its deep interior, according to a study published in Nature and coauthored by microbiologists at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The research is part of the Deep Carbon Observatory’s Biology Meets Subduction project. “We usually think of geology as something…
Blake Shelton on New Restaurant and Happy Life with Gwen Stefani: ‘It Seems Too Good to Be True’
Music, love and vodka — Blake Shelton has it all. The most-crowned judge on The Voice, recent CMT Video of the Year winner and boyfriend of Gwen Stefani has added “restaurateur” to his long list of titles. Still, he’s a much better judge of music than he is of cocktails. “I have one drink, and it’s…
The Secrets to Making a Flawless Gingerbread House with Kids, Revealed
Is your holiday gingerbread house game turning into a pitiful Pinterest fail? You are totally not alone, and we’re here to help! Pastry artist Catherine Beddall is a bonafide gingerbread expert— she literally wrote the book on it, The Magic of Gingerbread— and we’ve got her tips, tricks and a fool-proof recipe that will help ensure your…
Surprising Melting Patterns Beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
The ROSETTA-Ice project, a three-year, multi-institutional data collection survey of Antarctic ice, has assembled an unprecedented view of the Ross Ice Shelf, its structure and how it has been changing over time. In a study published today in Nature Geoscience, the ROSETTA-Ice team members detail how they discovered an ancient geologic structure that restricts where ocean water…
Tacombi: Esquites Corn
Tacombi, the delicious Mexican street food shop led by Chef Luis Aguilar has just opened a full bar. To celebrate, we are sharing with you their recipe for Esquites Corn.