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food1 month ago•11 min saved

Mastering Takeout Pizza: 10 Pitfalls to Skip for a Perfect Slice

Experts identify 10 common pizza-ordering mistakes to avoid, such as loading too many veggie or other toppings (which can release moisture and sog the crust) and straying from classic toppings. Avoid overloading a single pie or trying half-light sauce/half-light cheese, which can be confusing. Don’t order a pie pre-cut, and choose a crust that can support heavy toppings. Reheat takeout in a hot oven for a few minutes to restore heat and crisp, and if you have dietary restrictions, ask about gluten-free or vegan options. For groups, consider separate pies instead of one overloaded pizza to keep flavors balanced.

via Tasting Table|

#crust #food #pizza

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Turkey’s Crust Is Ripping Apart, Scientists Say

Scientists have discovered that Turkey's Tuz Gölü Fault is gradually widening at about one millimeter per year, revealing that it is an extensional fault where the land is moving apart, challenging previous assumptions and providing new insights into continental deformation and earthquake hazards.

via SciTechDaily|

#crust #earthquake-risk #lava-flows

science8 months ago•8 min saved

Scientists Uncover New Insights into Himalayas' Geology

Scientists have challenged the long-held theory that the Himalayas are supported solely by a doubled crust beneath the mountain range. New research indicates that a layer of mantle material, sandwiched between the crusts of the Indian and Asian plates, provides the necessary buoyancy and strength to sustain the Himalayas' height, reshaping our understanding of Earth's geological structure.

via Live Science|

#crust #earths-layers #geology

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Unveiling the Mystery of Venus' Pancake Volcanoes

Scientists studying Venus' pancake-shaped volcanoes found that their unique flat-topped, steep-sided shapes are likely caused by the planet's bendy crust and ultra-dense, viscous lava, with models suggesting crustal flexure plays a key role in their formation. Future missions will help verify these findings across more volcanic features on Venus.

via Gizmodo|

#crust #geology #lava

food-and-cooking2 years ago•3 min saved

"Avoiding the Salting Mistake for Perfect Steak Crust"

Achieving a perfect crust on a steak involves understanding the role of salt and timing. Salting the steak draws out moisture, but waiting at least 40 minutes before cooking allows the brine to reabsorb, ensuring a juicy end product. Additionally, using a heavy hand with salt, cooking at a high temperature, and practicing with affordable cuts are essential for achieving a satisfying crust on a steak.

via Chowhound|

#cooking-tips #crust #food-and-cooking

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling Earth's Hidden Secrets: Composition and Place in the Universe

Earth is composed of a crust, mantle, and core. The crust, which accounts for only 1% of the planet's volume, is split into oceanic and continental crusts. The mantle, making up 84% of Earth's volume, is solid rock but acts like a fluid in geological timescales. The core consists of a liquid outer core surrounding a solid inner core, giving Earth its magnetic field. The inner core is slowly growing as the planet cools.

via Livescience.com|

#core #crust #earth