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How Does Cocoa Help Boost Muscle Strength? Science Behind It
According to Michael Greger, flavonoids found in natural, non-alkalised cocoa are associated with improved blood circulation and reduced inflammation.
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Rice At Night: Does It Lead To Weight Gain? Or Just Another Food Myth?
Let's see what science has to say to this claim, or should we consider this to be just another nutrition myth?
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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Is Cockroach Milk The Future of Nutrition? Scientists Say It's More Nutritious Than Cow's Milk
Cockroach milk, derived from the species Diploptera punctata, has been found to be three times more nutritious than cow's milk.
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Struggling With Sleep? Science Says These 5 Foods May Help You Rest Better
A new study has found a positive relationship between quality sleep and gut-healthy foods like probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods.
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125-Million-Year-Old Scorpion Fossil Discovered in China, Shedding Light on Mesozoic-Era Predators
A 125-million-year-old fossil of Jeholia longchengi, a newly identified scorpion species, has been unearthed in China’s Yixian Formation. Measuring around 10 cm, it is significantly larger than most Mesozoic scorpions. The discovery provides crucial insights into the Early Cretaceous food web, where it likely preyed on insects and small vertebrat...
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Can You Consume Caffeine To Break A Fast? Science Says...
Fasting is an age-old practice to detox the body, but can you consume anything, even caffeine-rich foods or drinks, to break it? Here is what experts have to say about having caffeine on an empty stomach.
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Engineers Create New Ways to Shape Bread-Derived Carbon Electrodes for Sustainable Use
A team of engineers has developed two innovative ways to shape carbon electrodes made from bread. The methods involve molding with 3D-printed forms and blending bread with water before heating it in an oxygen-free environment. These techniques improve electrode precision and durability, offering an eco-friendly alternative for applications like des...
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Wolves Domesticated Themselves Into Dogs To Have Easy Access To Food: Study
The new study states that domestication was a two-way street where humans did not impose themselves on other organisms.
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New Study Suggests Dogs May Have Domesticated Themselves for Food
A recent study explores the possibility that early wolves self-domesticated by staying near human settlements for food. Over thousands of years, wolves with more tolerant temperaments may have had better access to resources and selectively bred with similar mates. This natural selection process might have led to the domesticated dogs we know today....
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Obesity Breakthrough? Scientists Discover Neurons That Regulate Eating
Scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food intake.
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Why Do Whole Spices Taste Different (Or Better) Than Powdered Spices
Spices are essential in defining the flavour of a dish, but the form you use - whole or powdered - can make a big difference. Here's what you need to know about the science behind whole and powdered spices.
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Ocean Warming Rate Quadruples Over Four Decades, Accelerating Climate Change
New research highlights a troubling acceleration in ocean warming, with the rate of temperature rise quadrupling since the 1980s. According to a study in Environmental Research Letters, ocean surface temperatures now rise at 0.27°C per decade, up from 0.06°C. This rapid warming, driven by greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, is worsening Earth'...
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This Staple Food Eaten By 700 Million That Can Turn Deadly
This resilient crop thrives in tropical climates and is vital for poorer communities, but its tubers and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause fatal cyanide poisoning if not detoxified properly.
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Climate-Driven Changes Reduce Agricultural Productivity in Central Europe, Claims New Study
Climate change has significantly impacted Central Europe's farmland, with over 50 percent of highly productive agricultural land already affected. A study combining historical data and climate projections highlights that rising temperatures and dry conditions have shifted fertile zones northward and westward. Regions like Slovakia, Austria and the ...
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How Does Cocoa Help Boost Muscle Strength? Science Behind It
According to Michael Greger, flavonoids found in natural, non-alkalised cocoa are associated with improved blood circulation and reduced inflammation.
-
Rice At Night: Does It Lead To Weight Gain? Or Just Another Food Myth?
Let's see what science has to say to this claim, or should we consider this to be just another nutrition myth?
-
Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
-
Is Cockroach Milk The Future of Nutrition? Scientists Say It's More Nutritious Than Cow's Milk
Cockroach milk, derived from the species Diploptera punctata, has been found to be three times more nutritious than cow's milk.
-
Struggling With Sleep? Science Says These 5 Foods May Help You Rest Better
A new study has found a positive relationship between quality sleep and gut-healthy foods like probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods.
-
125-Million-Year-Old Scorpion Fossil Discovered in China, Shedding Light on Mesozoic-Era Predators
A 125-million-year-old fossil of Jeholia longchengi, a newly identified scorpion species, has been unearthed in China’s Yixian Formation. Measuring around 10 cm, it is significantly larger than most Mesozoic scorpions. The discovery provides crucial insights into the Early Cretaceous food web, where it likely preyed on insects and small vertebrat...
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Can You Consume Caffeine To Break A Fast? Science Says...
Fasting is an age-old practice to detox the body, but can you consume anything, even caffeine-rich foods or drinks, to break it? Here is what experts have to say about having caffeine on an empty stomach.
-
Engineers Create New Ways to Shape Bread-Derived Carbon Electrodes for Sustainable Use
A team of engineers has developed two innovative ways to shape carbon electrodes made from bread. The methods involve molding with 3D-printed forms and blending bread with water before heating it in an oxygen-free environment. These techniques improve electrode precision and durability, offering an eco-friendly alternative for applications like des...
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Wolves Domesticated Themselves Into Dogs To Have Easy Access To Food: Study
The new study states that domestication was a two-way street where humans did not impose themselves on other organisms.
-
New Study Suggests Dogs May Have Domesticated Themselves for Food
A recent study explores the possibility that early wolves self-domesticated by staying near human settlements for food. Over thousands of years, wolves with more tolerant temperaments may have had better access to resources and selectively bred with similar mates. This natural selection process might have led to the domesticated dogs we know today....
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Obesity Breakthrough? Scientists Discover Neurons That Regulate Eating
Scientists have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that order the animals to stop eating. Though many feeding circuits in the brain are known to play a role in monitoring food intake.
-
Why Do Whole Spices Taste Different (Or Better) Than Powdered Spices
Spices are essential in defining the flavour of a dish, but the form you use - whole or powdered - can make a big difference. Here's what you need to know about the science behind whole and powdered spices.
-
Ocean Warming Rate Quadruples Over Four Decades, Accelerating Climate Change
New research highlights a troubling acceleration in ocean warming, with the rate of temperature rise quadrupling since the 1980s. According to a study in Environmental Research Letters, ocean surface temperatures now rise at 0.27°C per decade, up from 0.06°C. This rapid warming, driven by greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, is worsening Earth'...
-
This Staple Food Eaten By 700 Million That Can Turn Deadly
This resilient crop thrives in tropical climates and is vital for poorer communities, but its tubers and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause fatal cyanide poisoning if not detoxified properly.
-
Climate-Driven Changes Reduce Agricultural Productivity in Central Europe, Claims New Study
Climate change has significantly impacted Central Europe's farmland, with over 50 percent of highly productive agricultural land already affected. A study combining historical data and climate projections highlights that rising temperatures and dry conditions have shifted fertile zones northward and westward. Regions like Slovakia, Austria and the ...
