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Food waste is a relentless, universal kitchen challenge. It's the source of the faint, sweet smell of decay from the trash can,…

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For anyone living in a compact apartment, a dorm room, or an RV, the dream is universal: an end to the soul-crushing ritual of …

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It starts with a feeling, a familiar pang of domestic guilt. It’s the heft of the kitchen trash bag, the slight dampness at the…

Published on Nov. 3, 2024, 3:30 p.m.

It’s not just a machine; it's a precisely engineered arena where the fundamental laws of science wage a relentless war on grime…

Published on Nov. 3, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

There is a quiet paradox at the heart of all truly great technology: the more complex and refined it becomes, the more invisibl…

Published on Nov. 3, 2024, 2:17 p.m.

### Uncovering the intricate physics, chemistry, and engineering behind the simple act of washing a plate. It began with fru…

Published on Nov. 3, 2024, 1:27 p.m.

There is a particular kind of quiet despair that comes from staring at a sink piled high with the aftermath of a good meal. It’…

Published on Nov. 3, 2024, 1:13 p.m.

*Your dishwasher is a compact physics lab. Here's how it leverages thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and material science to win …

Published on Nov. 3, 2024, 1 p.m.

#### We deconstruct a humble countertop dishwasher to reveal the giant principles of physics, chemistry, and design trade-offs …

Published on Nov. 3, 2024, 7:05 a.m.

There is a quiet moment of satisfaction after a shared meal—the lingering conversation, the warmth of good company. And then, t…