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Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
Researchers have developed a new colloidal technique to make plant-based juicier without adding fat.
The dangers of invisible particulate pollution
Atmospheric scientist Dr Jim McQuaid has woken up to a stark reminder of why his work is so important.
‘Don’t overlook the plight of Antarctica’ say scientists
With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.
Mountain treelines on the move in a warming world
Mountain treelines, which mark the upper limit for tree growth in high-altitude areas, are shifting as a result of climate change, say researchers.
Nature’s kitchen – how chemistry used by cooks helped create life on Earth
A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life.