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The claim that our food is becoming less nutritious is overblown

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The claim that our food is becoming less nutritious is overblown

Claims that our food is becoming less nutritious are often bandied about, but the truth is far more complicated, says James Wong

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Here's how to make your own tofu for Chinese New Year

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Here's how to make your own tofu for Chinese New Year

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chips

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How to cook perfect chips: Learn the science of crispiness

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Solar panels and sheep

Environment

Can we really save the planet by making food 'from air' without farms?

Analysis

halloumi cheese

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How to make halloumi and ricotta cheese using ancient biotechnology

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ladies eating at a restaurant

Health

Eating more slowly and dining with others can boost your health

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vegan activists in Toronto

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Our Veganuary study is just the latest self-experiment

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The scientific shortcuts to cooking delicious caramelised onions

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The scientific shortcuts to cooking delicious caramelised onions

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Golden rice

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GM golden rice gets landmark safety approval in the Philippines

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Roasted sweet potatoes in a pan

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Going vegan for January? Find out how much difference it really makes

Millions of people will try a vegan diet this month for Veganuary. But can short-term or part-time vegans really reap health and environmental benefits? New Scientist put it to the test

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Potatoes engineered to harm a major pest but leave other insects safe

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From Star Wars to Hitchhiker's – how to make the best drinks in sci-fi

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The sparkling history of tonic, from medical miracle to G&T essential

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What’s it like to be a rabbit?

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