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Every year, millions of people around the world consume fruits and vegetables. While these fresh produce items are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, they can also be laced with harmful pesticides. Pesticides are chemicals that are commonly used to protect crops from pests and diseases, but residues can still remain on them. Thankfully, there […]
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In the world of science, breakthroughs often come from the unlikeliest of sources, and Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old ninth-grader from Annandale, Virginia, has just proven this to be true. Heman recently clinched the coveted title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” by inventing an extraordinary soap designed to treat skin cancer.1 The Award-Winning Skin-Cancer Fighting Invention […]
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Written By: Chantel Brink Mary Lou Retton is currently facing a life-threatening situation, and her daughter, McKenna Kelley, has reached out to the public. She is asking for prayers and financial support to help cover the hospital fees for the legendary Olympian. Retton has been in intensive care for the last week. Notably, Retton earned […]
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Innovation knows no bounds, and the food industry is a testament to that. The latest development in this realm is the creation of the world’s first 3D-printed vegan salmon, Austria’s Revo Foods. This remarkable creation is set to revolutionize how we think about seafood alternatives. Before you dive into this groundbreaking product, here’s what you […]
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Most people assume that women mature faster than men. Researchers decided to test this theory using brain scans to determine whether there is truly a difference between men and female brains. Besides for maturity, they studied whether the brain can explain other behavioral distinctions between the sexes. A survey was published in 2013 discussing the […]
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I pride myself as a blue mind who loves the water with a strange obsession. Sadly, I can’t hold my breath underwater for up to a minute. The average healthy person who isn’t trained in static apnea can hold their breath for a maximum of two minutes underwater, with the added benefit of breathing in […]
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You have probably been hearing “eat your veggies” since you were a young kid at your parents’ dinner table. Long has it been known that eating vegetables is an important part of health and nutrition. As the science of nutrition becomes increasingly more established, scientists discover more about the power of individual vegetables. One of […]
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Italy, a country known for its rich culinary traditions and deep-rooted food heritage, has taken a bold step towards preserving its traditional meat products. In recent years, the emergence of lab-grown meat has posed a significant challenge to conventional meat production, sparking concerns about the potential erosion of cultural food practices. In response, Italy has […]
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In the world of agriculture and biotechnology, innovation knows no bounds. One such groundbreaking development has emerged from the labs of Moolec, a startup that is pioneering the concept of “molecular farming.”1 This innovation takes the form of “Piggy Sooy,” a remarkable soybean variety genetically engineered to produce animal proteins, specifically pig proteins.2 Moolec’s revolutionary […]
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Koi pla, a popular Thai dish consisting of raw fish ground with spices and lime, is consumed by millions of Thais, particularly in the province of Isaan. However, recent warnings from Thai doctors have shed light on the dangers of this seemingly innocent delicacy. Leading this movement is Narong Khuntikeo, a liver surgeon who tragically […]
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A story is doing the rounds at the moment that your brain keeps working after you die. But what’s really going on, and is it true? A few outlets seemed to have picked up on a story that originated in 2016, where researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK studied about 2,000 cardiac arrest patients over […]
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Pink Himalayan Salt has really been having a moment in recent years. People can’t seem to get enough of it, whether they are eating it or purchasing salt lamps to help “purify” the air in their homes. Though the salt is a popular choice for many people, nutritionists are starting to warn against it. These […]
