Ever wondered why people can’t agree on what foods taste good?
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Our experiences of taste are so vivid and personal it can be hard to imagine how people can turn their nose up at your favourite comfort food. Research shows the explanation could be in your genes.
China began promoting potatoes as a staple in 2015 in an effort to combat food insecurity.
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Why countries need to shift what their citizens eat, and what the optimum diet for our planet might be. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Nearly 60 per cent of Canadians are finding it difficult to provide enough food for themselves and their families.
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Inflation is driving up food prices and could have a severe impact on the health of Canadians. When the cost of food increases, it restricts the availability of nutritious foods for low-income people.
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New study shows Neanderthals and Homo sapiens had a taste for sharp and bitter food.
Fatigue can be a sign of a potential B12 deficiency.
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The symptoms of B12 deficiency resemble a lot of other health problems, putting millions of Americans at risk of a misdiagnosis.
The pandemic had both healthy and unhealthy impacts on our relationships with food.
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From curbside pick-up to online delivery, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on how we consume food. But will those impacts be permanent?
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People tend to waste more of their meals when buying the ingredients from shops, our survey showed.
A flooded highway in Nigeria.
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Despite the impact of flooding on food security, it is not recognised as a threat by policymakers.
The right fuel can make all the difference for your performance on race day.
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Carb loading is important, but make sure you do it properly.
Elizabeth Bennet and George Wickham talk over dessert in Pride and Prejudice.
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How do you get a reader in 1930s China to understand what a mince pie is?
Microalgae are a diverse group of microscopic aquatic organisms.
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The research reviewed the available evidence on microalgae as food supplements, livestock feeds, biofertilisers, biostimulants and biochar feedstocks.
Organic fertilisers, but also littering, tire wear and mulch films all contribute to microplastic pollution in agricultural soils.
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Synthetic fertiliser prices have shot up amid the war in Ukraine. Could organic fertilisers provide a worthy alternative?
Approximately one-third of 2SLGBTQ+ young people who participated in a nutrition study noted that they did not have any support systems in place to help them with their nutritional needs during the pandemic.
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Food insecurity is a social justice issue tied to social determinants of health. Historically marginalized people like 2SLGBTQ+ youth are at risk, and more likely to be food insecure during COVID-19.
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Kenya’s new administration needs to prioritise investing in sustainable solutions to fix perennial maize shortages.
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Seaweed has been eaten in some countries for years, but consumption is generally low.
Global supply chains could experience delays this winter.
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Strikes, climate change and the cost of living are among factors that will affect product availability this winter.
There are concerns about how safe rainwater is to drink.
Rainwater may be contaminated with chemicals and scientists are still uncertain about their effects.
Science shows that humans are happier and healthier around other animal and plant species.
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People wouldn’t last long without the countless other species we depend on for survival.
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Synthetic milk offers dairy milk without the concerns such as methane emissions or animal welfare. But is it the whey forward?
The Canadian government has proposed a plan to cut emissions from fertilizers by 30 per cent from 2020 levels by 2030.
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The emission reduction targets outlined for Canadian fertilizer use will not lead to food shortages and food insecurity.