Hot dogs are a ubiquitous part of the American diet. Whether you enjoy yours grilled, fried in a skillet, or even microwaved, they are a tasty treat. While many of us have likely stopped to wonder how ...

If you think about it, a hot dog is a truly bizarre culinary invention. At first glance, the pale brown cylinder doesn’t even look like food (let alone meat), which might have you asking: What’s in it ...

Cat Warren, author of "What the Dog Knows," talks about what scientists know about working dogs and their powerful sense of smell.