The Physics of Crunch: Radiant Heat and the Maillard Reaction in Toasters

Published on Dec. 15, 2023, 8:42 a.m.

In the grand spectrum of culinary transformation, few processes are as universally beloved yet scientifically complex as the ma…

The Death of the Timer: Why Your Toaster Has Been Lying to You

Published on Dec. 15, 2023, 8:55 p.m.

In the pantheon of kitchen appliances, the toaster is often dismissed as a simpleton. It is a box of hot wires, a spring, and a…