Health
Will a ban on snacking on public transport really help combat obesity?
A proposal to ban snacks on public transport has appeared in a UK government report. But it doesn't seem based on evidence, and the government won't discuss it
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Health
Takeaway food packaging may be source of synthetic chemicals in blood
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Earth
Volcanoes and Wine: Why a match made in hell tastes like heaven
Culture
Environment
Plastic tea bags shed billions of microplastic particles into the cup
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Life
City crows may have high cholesterol because they eat fast food
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Life
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Culture
Technology
How to make a BBQ thermometer with a BBC micro:bit
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Technology
Why genetically modified ‘golden rice’ failed to conquer the world
Regulars
Environment
Should we eat local to cut food miles, or does it make no difference?
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Technology
Awkward truths about Boris Johnson’s praise for UK science and tech
In his first speech as prime minister, Boris Johnson said Britain is "leading the world" in science and technology. Is that true?
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Mind
Don鈥檛 Miss: future food, altered mental states and healing minds
Culture
Health
Cooking skills aren’t enough to make you eat a healthy diet
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Health
Why everything you know about nutrition is wrong
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Health
Is organic food better for you? Here’s the truth about the benefits
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