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Should You Combine Non-Vegetarian Food With Dairy? An Expert Clears Things Up
For years, we have been told not to mix non-vegetarian food with dairy. But is there any real science behind this advice? Nutritionist Amita Gadre spills the truth on the big food myth.
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World's Largest Ocean Predator-Prey Marine Event Captured Off Norway's Coast
In a first-of-its-kind discovery, MIT scientists observed a massive predator-prey event in Norway, where millions of cod pursued spawning capelin. The event highlights the critical role of capelin in the marine food chain, providing sustenance for predatory fish like Atlantic cod. However, as Arctic ice retreats due to climate change, capelin face ...
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Doomsday Arctic Vault, The World's Backup Gene Bank, Sees Surge In Samples
An Arctic seed vault on Norway's Spitsbergen island received new samples last week from the largest number of depositors since 2020, reflecting fear about the threat of conflict and climate change to food security.
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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50% Of Global Food Production At Risk Due To Water Crisis: Report
A new report calls for urgent action to conserve resources and protect ecosystems critical to maintaining the global freshwater supply.
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Are You What You Eat? Psychiatrist Reveals Junk Food's Mental Health Risks
Dr Daniel Amen, a California-based psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher, has stressed the link between diet and mental health, particularly warning against junk food for those battling depression.
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
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Strange Fish Species Might Be Able to Taste Using Its Crab-Like Legs, Study Claims
The northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) is an intriguing marine species known for its remarkable adaptations. Unlike most fish, this species employs its six leg-like appendages to navigate the ocean floor. This ability allows it not only to move but also to explore the sea bed in search of food. While this capability was long known in the scie...
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The Surprising Reason How You Cut Onions Can Make Or Break Your Recipe
Change the flavour, pungency, and texture of your entire dish with this tiny twist in how you cut the onions.
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Scientists Make Mouse Skin Transparent Using Food Dye, Here's Everything You Need to Know
In a recent breakthrough, researchers led by Zihao Ou, Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at Dallas, have developed a technique to make mouse skin temporarily transparent using a common food dye called tartrazine. By applying a solution of the dye mixed with water, scientists could observe the internal organs and blood vessel...
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Common Food Dye Can Make Skin Temporarily Transparent: Report
Researchers at Stanford University were able to peer into the bodies of living animals as they discovered that a common food dye made their skin, muscle and connective tissues temporarily transparent.
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Dogs Can Understand Human Words Without Gestures and Context, Claims Study
If you have been following social media trends recently, you might have noticed the viral videos featuring dogs using soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. These videos often show dogs pressing buttons labelled with words like "outside," "play," or "food," leading to claims that dogs can form near-sentences and make requests or alert...
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New Research Shows Microplastics Have Now Reached Our Brains
Plastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. But recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health.
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Will Sunita Williams Run Out Of Food, Oxygen? Astronaut's Survival Plan
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025, six months later than initially planned, NASA has revealed.
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Should You Combine Non-Vegetarian Food With Dairy? An Expert Clears Things Up
For years, we have been told not to mix non-vegetarian food with dairy. But is there any real science behind this advice? Nutritionist Amita Gadre spills the truth on the big food myth.
-
World's Largest Ocean Predator-Prey Marine Event Captured Off Norway's Coast
In a first-of-its-kind discovery, MIT scientists observed a massive predator-prey event in Norway, where millions of cod pursued spawning capelin. The event highlights the critical role of capelin in the marine food chain, providing sustenance for predatory fish like Atlantic cod. However, as Arctic ice retreats due to climate change, capelin face ...
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Doomsday Arctic Vault, The World's Backup Gene Bank, Sees Surge In Samples
An Arctic seed vault on Norway's Spitsbergen island received new samples last week from the largest number of depositors since 2020, reflecting fear about the threat of conflict and climate change to food security.
-
Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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50% Of Global Food Production At Risk Due To Water Crisis: Report
A new report calls for urgent action to conserve resources and protect ecosystems critical to maintaining the global freshwater supply.
-
Are You What You Eat? Psychiatrist Reveals Junk Food's Mental Health Risks
Dr Daniel Amen, a California-based psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher, has stressed the link between diet and mental health, particularly warning against junk food for those battling depression.
-
New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
-
Strange Fish Species Might Be Able to Taste Using Its Crab-Like Legs, Study Claims
The northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) is an intriguing marine species known for its remarkable adaptations. Unlike most fish, this species employs its six leg-like appendages to navigate the ocean floor. This ability allows it not only to move but also to explore the sea bed in search of food. While this capability was long known in the scie...
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The Surprising Reason How You Cut Onions Can Make Or Break Your Recipe
Change the flavour, pungency, and texture of your entire dish with this tiny twist in how you cut the onions.
-
Scientists Make Mouse Skin Transparent Using Food Dye, Here's Everything You Need to Know
In a recent breakthrough, researchers led by Zihao Ou, Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at Dallas, have developed a technique to make mouse skin temporarily transparent using a common food dye called tartrazine. By applying a solution of the dye mixed with water, scientists could observe the internal organs and blood vessel...
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Common Food Dye Can Make Skin Temporarily Transparent: Report
Researchers at Stanford University were able to peer into the bodies of living animals as they discovered that a common food dye made their skin, muscle and connective tissues temporarily transparent.
-
Dogs Can Understand Human Words Without Gestures and Context, Claims Study
If you have been following social media trends recently, you might have noticed the viral videos featuring dogs using soundboard buttons to communicate with their owners. These videos often show dogs pressing buttons labelled with words like "outside," "play," or "food," leading to claims that dogs can form near-sentences and make requests or alert...
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New Research Shows Microplastics Have Now Reached Our Brains
Plastic is in our clothes, cars, mobile phones, water bottles and food containers. But recent research adds to growing concerns about the impact of tiny plastic fragments on our health.
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Will Sunita Williams Run Out Of Food, Oxygen? Astronaut's Survival Plan
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025, six months later than initially planned, NASA has revealed.
