Merge 104.8 | 05 November 2025
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a sealed jar containing ancient honey — still perfectly edible after more than 3,000 years. The finding supports the theory that honey is one of the only natural foods that never spoils.
Scientists in Scotland have discovered a new mineral formed only inside old whisky barrels. The compound, created through decades of slow evaporation and oak interaction, might explain why aged spirits develop such rich aroma profiles.
In London, a designer has developed shoes that grow moss on their outer surface — naturally purifying the air as the wearer walks. Each pair absorbs the equivalent of one tree’s daily CO₂ intake.