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The Best Way to Barbecue, According to Science

Step away from the lighter fluid. Inverse Eleanor Cummins Photo from 10’000 Hours / Getty Images. Unless you’re master barbecuer Ron Swanson himself, your grill game could probably use a little work. Thankfully, science is here to help. Greg Blonder is an engineering professor at Boston University and author of the science explainer-slash-cookbook Meathead: The
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Toxic PFAS chemicals found in 100% of breast milk samples

Rachel Salvidge 13 May 2021 Toxic PFAS substances, which are known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they do not degrade and which have been linked to a range of diseases, including two cancers, have been found in the breast milk of every woman tested as part of a new study. Scientists from Toxic-Free Future, Indiana University,
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America’s Invisible Pot Addicts

More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead. The Atlantic Annie Lowrey Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / Reuters. The proliferation of retail boutiques in California did not really bother him, Evan told me, but the billboards did. Advertisements for delivery, advertisements promoting the substance for relaxation, for fun, for health.
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The Race to Redesign Sugar

Forget artificial sweeteners. Researchers are now developing new forms of real sugar, to deliver sweetness with fewer calories. But tricking our biology is no easy feat. By Nicola TwilleySeptember 21, 2020 New food-industry research focusses on reformatting sucrose or using rare sugars.Illustration by Na Kim Every workday, at ten o’clock, at noon, and at three
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8 Surprising Blueberry Benefits for Your Skin

Blueberries are small, sweet, and highly nutritious. Topping the list as a natural superfood, blueberries are known for their disease-fighting properties. What’s more, they’re accessible year-round, making them an excellent addition to your diet. With more attention on nutrition and skin health, many people wonder how blueberries may help their skin stay youthful and healthy.
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Five Biggest Environmental Issues Affecting the U.S.

We take a closer look at the current environmental issues in the U.S., how it may be exacerbating these problems and what the country may do to resolve them. By Jenna Tsui Feb 24, 2020 The environment plays a crucial role in the sustainability of life as we know it here on Earth. All living
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