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Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.
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Cataloging the Mycotoxins in Plant-Based “Meats” and “Milk”
Ahead of her RAFA presentation, Technology Networks caught up with Professor Chiara Dall’Asta to discuss whether plant-based substitute products pose a mycotoxin risk.
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Coconut Oil and Your Health: The Good and the Bad
A majority of Americans believe coconut oil is healthy. The thing is, according to many cardiovascular researchers, it isn’t.
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Humans’ Ability To Digest Carbs Predates the Agricultural Revolution
Humans have been primed to enjoy carbohydrate-rich foods for a lot longer than previously thought, according to a new study.
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Westerners Still Don’t Want To Eat Insects – But Their Pets Don’t Mind
The pet food and agricultural sectors appear to find insect protein more palatable than restaurant diners do.
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Slows Memory Decline in Down Syndrome Mouse Model
The researchers noticed that, compared to the control group, the mice given the oil showed significant improvement in learning and spatial memory.
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How To Test for PFAS: A Q&A With NIST’s Jessica Reiner
Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Reiner to find out the considerations analysts should have when testing forever chemicals, how to prepare a sample and what the future holds for this burgeoning field of chemistry.
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Your Hot Sauce Expectations Affect How Spicy a Dip Tastes
In the novel experiment, participants underwent a brain MRI scan while being sprayed with water and low- and high-intensity hot sauces.
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UK Toddlers Get Nearly Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Foods
Toddlers in the UK get a substantial and concerning portion of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a new study.
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Fizzy Drinks and Coffee May Raise Stroke Risk, But Tea and Water Could Lower It
While moderate coffee consumption appears to come without risks, a habit of more than four cups a day seems to confer a stroke risk in older caffeine drinkers.
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Fake Honey Is Everywhere, and These Tests Can Prove It
Two new techniques pioneered by researchers at Cranfield University could help name and shame the fake honey on supermarket shelves.
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