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How to grow chilli plants in cooler climates

Chilli plants can thrive in summer and survive the winter even in temperate climes, says the heat-loving Clare Wilson, who offers some top tips

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How to make the best cup of cold-brew coffee

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Deep-fried ice cream with caramel sauce

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How to create a delicious deep-fried ice cream dessert

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Homemade Cucumber Pickles in Jars

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How to perfectly pickle your cucumbers

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S0J9ED Cascade hops fresh off of the vine.

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How climate change is shaking up the hops that give beer its flavour

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The secret life of cheese: How marvellous microbes create its flavour

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The secret life of cheese: How marvellous microbes create its flavour

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Hiroshi Ezura, a professor of genetic engineering at the University of Tsukuba, with his genome edited tomato plant (Naoki Shoji).

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2021 in review: CRISPR-edited food goes on sale to public

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An inside look at oysters – and how to enjoy them safely

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Is it true that use of synthetic fertiliser is increasing everywhere?

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Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

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Are vegan meat alternatives putting our health on the line?

Veganism is typically equated with healthy eating, but today’s factory-produced fake bacon, sausages and burgers could be tarnishing the halo of a plant-based diet. New Scientist investigates

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How to sous vide steak using a beer cooler box

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Woman loses ability to feel hungry after stroke damages her brain

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How to make delicious jam according to science

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Real milk, no cows needed: Lab-made dairy products are now a reality

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