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Seaweed could save a billion people from famine after a nuclear war

A nuclear war could lead to food shortages due to soot blocking out the sun, but a model suggests seaweed farming could expand to meet up to 15 per cent of the food eaten by humans

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The Iceland Ocean Cluster House

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How an Icelandic scheme aims to use fish entirely and eliminate waste

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Health

Kimchi and artisan cheeses can contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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Life

Guinness yeasts are genetically unique among Irish beers

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Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet

Health

We’re finally working out why the Mediterranean diet is so good for us

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Animal bones ground into an edible paste could help reduce food waste

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The microbes that give cheddar cheese its distinct flavour

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GTG9F9 Hot mulled wine and book in woman hands. Relaxing in front of burning fire in the cold winter day.

Chemistry

Can science explain why some drinks and foods are a perfect match?

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How to use 'flavour bridging' to cook a bizarre but tasty holiday meal

Chemistry

How to use 'flavour bridging' to cook a bizarre but tasty holiday meal

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Chemistry

AI can tell which chateau Bordeaux wines come from with 100% accuracy

A machine-learning algorithm was able to tell which estate 80 Bordeaux red wines came from with 100 per cent accuracy by assessing their chemical signatures

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Physics

Physicists have worked out how to pour water as quietly as possible

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How counting the true cost of cheap food could make a better world

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Nutrient found in beef and milk shows promise against several cancers

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Physics

Physicists have invented a new way to shake a martini

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