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In response to a survey, 58% of participants said they believe that insects could become an alternative and sustainable source of protein in the future and therefore think that they could become part of our diet.

Researchers report that stressful conditions change the levels of natural compounds in peppers. The results could have ramifications for growing peppers and for their shelf life after harvest.

Researchers have developed a flying device that can land on tree branches to take samples, opening up a new dimension for scientists previously reserved for biodiversity researchers.

Researchers with the SFU Nanodevice Fabrication Group are developing a new biosensor that can be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases.

The water-filtering abilities of farmed kelp could help reduce marine pollution in coastal areas, according to a new study.

A lack of familiarity could be the reason for lower public consumption of pulses in Europe, according to new research.

According to research, new technologies measure airborne mercury pollution far more accurately than the older systems that under-measure mercury concentrations by as much as 80%.

A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has identified high levels of “forever chemicals” in freshwater fish consumed in the United States (U.S.).

Researchers have uncovered the long-sought mechanism of a well-known but poorly understood process that produces solvated electrons via interactions between light and metal.

Researchers have found new evidence that vitamin D may be metabolized differently in people with an elevated body mass index (BMI). The study is a new analysis of data from the VITAL trial, a large nationwide clinical trial that investigated whether taking vitamin D or marine omega-3 supplements could reduce the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, or stroke.