What do stingrays actually eat? New study reveals some only prefer a single type of prawn
As an ecologist who studies stingrays, people always ask me: what do these creatures eat? It…
Impacts of colonisation on dingoes are ‘written in their bones’, new research finds
Dingoes are no ordinary dogs. They trace their roots back to an ancient Asian lineage and…
Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate?
Don’t give up on berries. Eating berries is an important part of a balanced diet. And…
‘Food deserts’ found even in areas with supermarkets nearby – new study
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is key to staying healthy and avoiding diseases such as…
Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
Lead has also been listed as a possible carcinogen, or cause of cancer, by International Agency…
Experts unpack ‘quadrobics’, the fitness trend that claims leaping around on all fours will make you fit
Recently, we’ve seen a growing number of social media users, particularly young users, posting their own…
Why grow plants in space? They can improve how we produce food and medicine on Earth
Sometime in the 2040s, humans may well reach a new frontier – Mars. To get there,…
After using ChatGPT, man swaps his salt for sodium bromide—and suffers psychosis
After seeking advice on health topics from ChatGPT, a 60-year-old man who had a “history of…
In trial, people lost twice as much weight by ditching ultraprocessed food
In a small randomized controlled trial, people lost twice as much weight when their diet was…