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.
20 uses for leftover fruit and vegetable peels
May 7, 2020, 12:35 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The skins of fruit and vegetables are full of flavor and vitamins — and they've got a lot to give.
Mediterranean diet could add years to your life
April 17, 2020, 12:44 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
The secret lies in the antioxidants.
10 foods to improve your mood
March 27, 2020, 3:30 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Those so-called comfort foods aren't doing you any favors.
7 odd facts about pi
March 13, 2020, 4 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
In celebration of National Pi Day, we tip our hat to 3.14.
Drug lord's rogue hippos taking over Colombia
January 30, 2020, 3:41 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Pablo Escobar’s legacy of mayhem continues by way of a thriving population of giant African mammals.
Why we need a universal flu vaccine
January 9, 2020, 1:39 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Research centers collaborate to create a better, longer-lasting solution to the yearly flu assault.
10 things you should know about Ebola
December 20, 2019, 11:20 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
A primer on the deadly virus that has taken hold in Congo.
60 ways to live a longer life
December 19, 2019, 3:41 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.
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.
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13 of the world's most gentle dog breeds
These are the most sweet, loving and gentle dogs with kids and families.
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Every solar system model you've seen is wrong
Filmmakers map out the true scale of the planets' orbits in the sand.
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Why are we still talking about Chris McCandless?
The man who wandered into the wilds of Alaska and died in 1992 is still making news.
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7 things you never knew about dragonflies
These beautiful but ferocious predators have sharp mandibles and can fly backward.
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Wild mushrooms: What to eat, what to avoid
Proper identification can mean the difference between life and death.
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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side
Tricycle the dog will spend days stretched out on a friend's grave.
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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick
Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.
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What gray hair says about your health
From heart disease risk to vitamin deficiencies, your tresses can talk.
