Health
Call off the breakfast wars and pass another slice of toast
Despite a large serving of negative dietary advice, the first meal of the day is not a danger to one and all, say chef Anthony Warner and nutritionist Laura Thomas
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We should have no beef with bureaucracy if it keeps food safe
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Are potatoes now a cancer risk? Here’s what you need to know
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Environment
Foxes may confuse predators by rubbing themselves in puma scent
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Environment
Calorie restriction diet extends life of monkeys by years
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Environment
Mice turn into killers when brain circuit is triggered by laser
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Humans
Make your own meat with open-source cells – no animals necessary
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Health
What are antibacterial agents and should we avoid using them?
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Environment
Gene-silencing spray lets us modify plants without changing DNA
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Ants craft tiny sponges to dip into honey and carry it home
Non-expandable stomachs mean these ants need to use absorbent tools to transport tasty liquids to their nests – and they figure out the best objects for the job
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It’s time to bust the myth that a healthy diet has to be costly
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Let’s hope UK’s soft drink tax cuts obesity and diabetes rates
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Environment
Tree of life: How figs built the world and will help save it
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Humans
Old Scientist: How to get drunk rationally
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