Melissa Breyer is the co-author of True Food (National Geographic, 2009), Build Your Running Body (The Experiment, 2014), Extreme Weather Survival Guide (National Geographic, 2014) and a contributing photo editor for Black and White Street (Solaris Studio, 2014). Her work has appeared across the web and in regional and international books and periodicals, including The New York Times Magazine. She currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
22 things you didn't know about cows
November 14, 2019, 11:27 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
In which we reveal that cows not only can swim, but can also smell things from 6 miles away.
12 amazing message-in-a-bottle stories
November 12, 2019, 1:12 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives have tales of their own to tell.
6 great treasures found with a metal detector
November 1, 2019, 1:50 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
These amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds.
Top 11 chocolate myths
October 28, 2019, 10:39 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Aphrodisiac? Acne inciter? Friend or foe? Here's the skinny on the world's most beloved confectionery.
Predator fish that walks and breathes is making headway in the U.S.
October 23, 2019, 1:55 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The northern snakehead, a voracious invasive species that can live out of the water for days, is showing up in several states.
What a glass of wine a day does to your body
October 18, 2019, 1:18 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
We explore the risks and benefits of the time-honored daily drink of the grape.
Why we need a universal flu vaccine
October 1, 2019, 11:24 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.
The truth about fish oil
September 24, 2019, 12:33 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
We consider the benefits of fish oil — along with the toxins, side effects and sustainability issues.
What are e-cigarettes?
September 19, 2019, 1:34 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Michigan has banned them, but electronic cigarettes are surging in popularity.
8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox
September 12, 2019, 2:48 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers.
Beating back the lionfish with knife and fork
September 10, 2019, 3:27 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
How fishermen are helping cull this invasive species.
58 ways to live a longer life
August 27, 2019, 1:24 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The fountain of youth may be elusive, but there are plenty of things you can do to give your longevity a boost.
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Ice-skating babushka is today's moment of zen
71-year-old woman skates across Lake Baikal to gather her wandering cows.
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Why is ice so slippery?
The answer may be stranger than friction.
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25 of the best foods for food donations
Food banks need your help providing healthy foods.
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A fox and a snowy owl met on a winter night
They came. They danced. They may have tried to eat each other.
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How 'hygge' can help you get through winter
The vague cultural concept doesn't translate easily, but it works for Denmark.
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11 home remedies for laryngitis
You're hoarse and you've lost your voice. Here's what might help.
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Why don't birds' feet freeze in the cold?
Despite what you may think, birds manage just fine in the freezing cold.
