Iron-rich dust feeds phytoplankton. They are a key form of life in the Southern Ocean, which acts as a climate shock absorber.
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Rock dust is only part of the story of soil. Living creatures, many of them too tiny to see, keep that soil healthy for growing everything from food to forests.
Understanding how key dietary nutrients move around the world within traded food gives us a better picture of global population health – and how the wealth gap between countries affects it.
Anchovies cause a stir as they mate – getting the oceans moving.
Ginger, a staple spice in this Christmas confection, may help reduce the risk of colds and help with digestion.
The turkey doesn’t have to be the star this Thanksgiving. Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients − depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season.
Functional foods − which should not be confused with ‘superfoods’ − possess specific components that contribute to better health.
Some foods can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works. Here’s what to eat if you have asthma.
Fermented foods are a key component of west African cuisine. Making them safer for consumption should be a priority.
If hunter-gatherers went beyond nose-to-tail eating to include the undigested plant matter in a prey animal’s stomach, assumptions about gendered division of labor start to fall apart.
Fresh fruits and vegetables actually lose nutrients as soon as they’re picked.
New research finds that some common houseplants take in nutrients from outside the soil.
A new survey has revealed an alarming deterioration in the health of the River Thames ecosystem – but some of the recorded changes may be the result of a cleaner river.
Most of us know we should eat different coloured fruits and vegetables, but do you know why?
Everyone is feeling the heat these days – even species that develop underground.
Windermere has seen extensive algal blooms, attracting attention over its ecological consequences. But this is nothing new.
Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive function.
Current expiration date system leads to confused consumers and wasted food.
A new review of the evidence found long-term low-carb dieters lost just under a kilo more weight than other dieters. But they could be missing out on some important nutrients.
Sugar gets a bad rap, but exactly which sugar is meant? Nutrient-dense sweet ripe fruits are a far cry from refined table sugar – and their differences can have big health implications.
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Visiting Academic, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Canberra
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Professor of Global Environmental Studies, Chancellor's Fellow and Director, John Muir Institute of the Environment, University of California, Davis
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Senaka Ranadheera is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Canberra
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Emeritus Professor of Agroecology and Food Politics, Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, Coventry University
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Chris Forbes-Ewan is a Friend of The Conversation.
Retired nutritionist, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Professorial Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
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Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Reading
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Professor, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Lancaster University
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Lake Ecologist and Modeller, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
