Misconceptions about Calories
How true are the calorie values written on food packs? Do different methods of preparation, such as boiling,…
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At the Obesity-Immunity Crossroads
The worldwide prevalence and incidence of obesity has increased dramatically in recent decades. Oversized food portions, inactive lifestyles,…
Science Square (Issue 109)
Potentially habitable Earth-like planet discovered Wright DJ et al. Three planets orbiting Wolf 1061. Astrophysical Journal Letters, December…
The Discovery of Green Water
The populations of cities, countries – and thus, the world – are constantly increasing. During the last two…
Sea Algae
Used extensively in the food industry, and serve as the raw material for plant fertilizers and many drugs…
The Recuperation of Lost Brain Functions
The brain of a newborn baby grows and develops very quickly. Within the first three years of life,…
Science Square (Issue 108)
Processed meat increases cancer risk The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the…
A Mystery Signal: Yawning
Humans were created to be aware of our surroundings. We pick up on what is happening around us,…
Science Square (Issue 107)
Bratman GN et al. Natural experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation. Proceedings of the National Academy…
Green Faith
Dialogue is about authentic expression as to who I am, who we are. It is about listening to…
Black Cumin: A Prophetic Medicine
Studies on the curative aspects of black cumin (Nigella Sativa) has seen an exponential growth in recent years.…
Science Square (Issue 106)
A New Blood Test Can Tell Every Virus You’ve Ever Had Engineers have developed a new tool which…
Kangaroo Mother Care
Iwoke up to the sound of a phone ringing, which broke the night’s silence. I answered it while…
Science Square (Issue 105)
Natural Antifreeze from Ticks Frostbite Protection in Mice Suggests an Antifreeze Glycoprotein Heisig M. et al. PLOS ONE,…
Antimicrobial Activity of Honey
Honey has been used by humans for millennia. It’s beloved by kids and adults alike. Honey is one…