Whether grilled, on sushin or mixed into stir fry or ceviche, there are many ways to consume octopus. But given their well-known, almost human-like intelligence, it begs the question: is it ethical to ...

You've probably seen those videos where someone eats an insanely hot pepper and immediately regrets it. Face red, tears streaming, they're gasping for milk like their life depends on it. It's ...

A whole octopus coated in fiery spices is slowly bitten and chewed, delivering deep crunch-to-chew sounds with a bold, savory ...

This article is republished from The Conversation. Everyone has a different tolerance for spicy food—some love the burn, while others can’t take the heat. But the scientific consensus on whether spicy ...

Spicy food can transform any meal into a sensory experience — pain, pleasure, even breaking a sweat can take flavors to the next level. While some like it hot, dialing up the heat may ruin a meal for ...

That burn you feel after biting into a jalapeño isn’t just happening in your mouth. It’s triggering a cascade of biological reactions that continue working long after your meal ends. The fiery ...