How does slow cooking turn tough cuts into tender, flavourful meat? According to science, the melting of collagen — a substance that makes up most of the connective tissue holding meat together — into gelatin makes beef fall-of-the-bone tender. Collagen melts at 60°C and needs to bask in that temperature for an extended period of time for it to turn into gelatin, but ironically, doing this also dries out the meat. However, the gelatin makes up for this by making the meat feel juicier. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
