Dragon-esque decor

WITH LEAVES that look just like the coiled body of a dragon and a solitary pinkish fruit in the middle of the plant resembling the head of a dragon, the miniature dragonfruit tree a popular decorative item for this coming Chinese New Year.

Spiders Hunt With 3-D Vision

Jumping spiders' keen vision makes them the cats of the invertebrate world, but scientists have puzzled over how their miniature nervous systems manage such sophisticated hunting behavior. A new study fills in a key ingredient: an unusual form of depth perception.

Culinary students at Somerset County Vo-Tech High School mix math and menus

Somerset County Vo-Tech High School senior Zoe Petitt puts the finishing touches on a Super Bowl cake on Feb. 3, ahead of the school's annual open house. Photo by Warren Cooper.Photo by Warren Cooper. BRIDGEWATER — Dan Gausz, 16, of...

Little clementines add big flavor to scones

Clementines are an easy-to-eat snack packed with the vitamin C we all can use this time of year. They also are a versatile fruit in the kitchen. Add a splash of the juice to a glass of sparkling water or a cup of hot tea or use it to marinate chicken. Stir the segments into a wild rice salad or toss them into a bowl of fresh greens and use some of their juice in the vinaigrette. Or make scones.

Chocolate Fondue making hearts melt

If your sweetheart loves chocolate, consider setting aside the roses or boxed candies this year and giving her a Valentine gift that you both will enjoy for a long time — a fondue pot, accompanied with a package of good-quality melting chocolate and a box of fresh berries.Fondue is a Swiss phenomenon enjoyed as long ago as the 17th century, and probably long before that. Family members would sit ...