Mind
The best kind of olive oil for brain health
The science suggests that olive oil can help us fight cognitive decline and even Alzheimer’s. Columnist Helen Thomson finds that only works if we choose the right kind
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Environment
Food shock is inevitable due to the Iran war – and it could get bad
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Physics
Physicists create formula for how many times you can fold a crêpe
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Health
How worried should you be about ultra-processed foods?
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Ultra-processed foods could be making you age faster
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Environment
CRISPR grapefruit without the bitterness are now in development
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The one diet that’s good for everything: Best ideas of the century
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6 ways to help your children have a healthy relationship with food
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Physics
Physicists stirred up controversy with scientific cooking tips in 2025
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Test your brain on these mind-bending scientific riddles
A bizarre Christmas dinner invitation, some mysterious carol singers and even a spot of charades. Can you solve all 12 of our unique festive riddles?
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Chemistry
Civet coffee: The real chemistry behind this bizarre luxury drink
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A radical rethink of what makes your diet healthy or bad for you
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Why not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you
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The exceptionally tasty new fermented foods being cooked up in the lab
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