Alcohol
A New Electronic Nose May Help Sniff Out Counterfeit Whiskey
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia developed NOS.E, a device that can detect differences among whiskies by "smelling" them
New Tools May Help Diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
If conditions stemming from exposure to alcohol in-utero can be better identified, then scientists can more effectively research treatments
Ancient People May Have Sipped Beer Through These 5,500-Year-Old Drinking Straws
Eight gold and silver tubes might be the oldest known drinking straws, according to a new study from the Russian Academy of Sciences
Beer Flowed Freely at Gatherings in the Jordan Valley 7,000 Years Ago
Researchers find evidence that prehistoric communities consumed the alcoholic beverage during social events
From Korean Pear Juice to Clove Extract, Scientists Put Hangover Cures to the Test—but None Worked
Researchers examined 23 different at-home treatments for side effects of heavy drinking
The Science Behind Champagne Bubbles
As you uncork that bottle and raise your glass, take time to toast the physics and chemistry along with the New Year
Ancient Amethyst Ring Found in Israel May Have Been Worn to Ward Off Hangovers
Found near a Byzantine-era winery, the jewelry likely belonged to a wealthy, high-status individual
Inside the Global Cult of Al Capone
A recent auction of the Chicago gangster's mementos testifies to his enduring appeal—and the thorny nature of collecting items owned by criminals
Europeans Enjoyed Blue Cheese and Beer 2,700 Years Ago, Study Suggests
Ancient poop from salt mines in the Alps contained the same fungi used in brewing and cheesemaking today
The Sake Master Who Bucks Ancient Tradition—in America
The ancient Japanese art of brewing a fragrant alcoholic drink from rice is being reinterpreted by Atsuo Sakurai in an unlikely setting
'Which Came First: Beer or Wine?' and More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
The Fight to Legalize Gay Marriage, the Woman Who Couldn't Be Silenced and Other New Books to Read
These June releases elevate overlooked stories and offer insights on oft-discussed topics
Why Did Women Stop Dominating the Beer Industry?
Strict gender norms pushed them out of a centuries-long tradition
World's Oldest 'Industrial-Scale' Brewery Found in Egypt
Located in an ancient necropolis, the 5,000-year-old facility was capable of producing up to 5,900 gallons of beer at a time
The Rise and Fall of America's Lesbian Bars
Only 15 nightlife spaces dedicated to queer and gay women remain in the United States
Watch This Backyard Squirrel Get a Little Tipsy on Fermented Pears
A Minnesota resident captured a video of the bushy-tailed rodent's drunken smorgasbord
The Intoxicating History of the Canned Cocktail
Since the 1890s, the premade cocktail has flip-flopped from novelty item to kitschy commodity—but the pandemic has sales surging
Archaeologists Unearth Remnants of 18th-Century Pub in Slovakia
The team found a rare Roman coin, wall graffiti and ceramic fragments underneath the tiny village's town hall
Whiskey Salvaged From 79-Year-Old Scottish Shipwreck Is Up for Sale
A commercial diver recovered the intact bottle of spirits—which is no longer safe for consumption—in 1987
Centuries-Old 'Wine Windows' Open for Business in Florence
A low-risk alternative to curbside pickup, the portals may have helped fight an outbreak of bubonic plague in the 1630s
Page 2 of 20