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Friday April 29, 2016

When It Came To Food, Neanderthals Weren't Exactly Picky Eaters

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When It Came To Food, Neanderthals Weren't Exactly Picky Eaters

April 29, 2016 • During the Ice Age, it seems Neanderthals tended to chow down on whatever was most readily available. Early humans, on the other hand, maintained a consistent diet regardless of environmental changes.

Sunday April 24, 2016

In Honor Of #NationalPoetryMonth: Your Favorite Poems About Food And Farming

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In Honor Of #NationalPoetryMonth: Your Favorite Poems About Food And Farming

April 24, 2016 • Gastronomy and poetry are a natural pairing. After all, both provide necessary nourishment. We asked you to share your favorite selections about farming and food and gathered them up here.

Thursday April 7, 2016

Is Samoa's Obesity Epidemic A Harbinger For Other Developing Nations?

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Is Samoa's Obesity Epidemic A Harbinger For Other Developing Nations?

April 7, 2016 • Obesity and Type 2 diabetes are becoming more common all over the world. But the tiny Samoan islands now have the highest rates. An epidemiologist blames changes in diet brought on by globalization.

Wednesday March 30, 2016

Boston Chinese: A Fusion Food Cooked Up In A Melting Pot City

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Boston Chinese: A Fusion Food Cooked Up In A Melting Pot City

March 30, 2016 • Peking ravioli? Chow mein sandwiches? Bread as a standard side dish? There's a fascinating history behind Boston's unique spin on Chinese cuisine.

Wednesday March 23, 2016

Ceci N'Est Pas Ice Cream (Actually It's Lard And Food Coloring)

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Ceci N'Est Pas Ice Cream (Actually It's Lard And Food Coloring)

March 23, 2016 • A photo series exposes the cheats food stylists use to make dishes look so scrumptious in glossy magazines and cookbooks. Roasted meats are glazed with motor oil, and milk is replaced with glue.

Thursday March 17, 2016

How Potent Is That Pot Brownie? Dry Ice And A Blender Might Crack The Case

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How Potent Is That Pot Brownie? Dry Ice And A Blender Might Crack The Case

March 17, 2016 • Too much THC can land a person in the hospital. But testing pastries and candies made with marijuana can gum up lab equipment. One group of scientists thinks they've got a solution.

Monday March 14, 2016

The Science Behind Baking Your Perfect Pie (Happy Pi Day)

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The Science Behind Baking Your Perfect Pie (Happy Pi Day)

March 14, 2016 • Great pumpkin pie is elusive. You could end up with a soggy crust or a grainy filling. Reporter Maanvi Singh embarked on a months-long quest to crack the code for the ideal pie.

The Science Behind Baking Your Perfect Pie (Happy Pi Day)

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Tuesday March 8, 2016

In Honor Of #InternationalWomensDay, A Playlist Of Ladies Who Rock

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In Honor Of #InternationalWomensDay, A Playlist Of Ladies Who Rock

March 8, 2016 • Check out the songs (and back stories) of women musicians from around the world.

Monday March 7, 2016

What It'd Take To Save 10 Million Lives: Zinc, Bed Nets, $70 Billion

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What It'd Take To Save 10 Million Lives: Zinc, Bed Nets, $70 Billion

March 7, 2016 • Is the price tag too expensive? Is the goal of saving 10 million lives a year too optimistic?

Thursday February 25, 2016

Mom Inspires Daughter To Be A Doctor Who Really Makes People Better

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Mom Inspires Daughter To Be A Doctor Who Really Makes People Better

February 25, 2016 • "It's not good to just be a doctor," said the mother. The daughter, encountering HIV patients suffering from depression in Uganda, lived up to her mother's vision.

Monday February 22, 2016

Why Zika-Spreading Mosquitoes Love Feet And Ankles

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Why Zika-Spreading Mosquitoes Love Feet And Ankles

February 22, 2016 • How do these buggers manage to find and feast on even the smallest cracks of exposed skin? Well to start, they're really good at sniffing out our B.O.

Tuesday February 16, 2016

Rapping Doc With A Reggae Beat Tells Jamaicans How To Fight Zika Virus

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Rapping Doc With A Reggae Beat Tells Jamaicans How To Fight Zika Virus

February 16, 2016 • Doctor and musician Michael Abrahams acknowledges that "Zik V is not in the Caribbean territory" but sends a message that "prevention is the greatest weapon."

Sunday February 7, 2016

Do You Know What 'Vector' And 'Endemic' Mean? We Can Help — Sort Of

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Do You Know What 'Vector' And 'Endemic' Mean? We Can Help — Sort Of

February 7, 2016 • When it comes to talking about infectious diseases, researchers have their own special jargon. But even they aren't always 100 percent sure of the definitions.

Friday January 29, 2016

No Sex Please, We're Sleeping Sickness Parasites

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No Sex Please, We're Sleeping Sickness Parasites

January 29, 2016 • Researchers have uncovered a juicy tidbit that could be the parasite's undoing.

Wednesday January 27, 2016

#SnowOuttaMyElement: Global South Emigres Recall Their First Flakes

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#SnowOuttaMyElement: Global South Emigres Recall Their First Flakes

January 27, 2016 • The blizzard of 2016 made us wonder: What happens when people who emigrated from unsnowy climes have their first encounter with the white stuff?