Articles: microscope

Miso under Electron Microscope

The Complexity of Membranes and the Beauty of the Unseen

It can be comforting to define things using strict categories; black and white, tasty or gross, good or evil. Sandor Ellix Katz, author of Fermentation as Metaphor,…

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Chestnut koji with macro lens.

Fermentation as Metaphor

If you’re a foodie, then you’re probably familiar with fermentation; sauerkraut, kimchi, cheese, and beer are just a few of the delicious foods that rely on it.…

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