Dr. Phil Plait is an astronomer, author, and science communicator. His Bad Astronomy Blog has been hosted on Discover Magazine, Slate, and SYFY.com, and is now a newsletter with over 21,000 readers.

Most us need to plait a horse or pony’s mane at some stage — and the more you do it the better, and quicker, you get at ...

Tuck the ends of the pastry under the plait, trimming off excess if necessary. Brush the plait with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden-brown.

The famously tricky hairstyle just got much more simple. Unlike a messy bun or slicked-back ponytail, a French plait is objectively difficult, no matter the type of hair you have. Fine ...

Dr. Phil Plait is an astronomer, author, and science communicator. His Bad Astronomy Blog has been hosted on Discover Magazine, Slate, and SYFY.com, and is now a newsletter with over 21,000 readers.