Health We need a fresh approach to preserved food Cans, jars and frozen foods can be a healthy alternative to fresh produce. Time they had a makeover Opinion
Health Migraines triggered by protein deep in the brain Peptides can be a right pain (Image: Henrik Sorensen/Getty) It can start with flashing lights, a tingling sensation and a feeling of unease, followed by excruciating pain. Migraines can be triggered by lack of food or too much stress but their underlying cause has remained a mystery. Now researchers have found that a migraine may … News
Technology Is the digital learning revolution a waste of money? Is the pen mightier than the keyboard? (Image: fotostorm/Getty) Where there are effects, there are often side effects – and not just in medicine. The car was a boon to mobility, but can lead to obesity, injuries, deaths and pollution. Burning fossil fuels may keep economies going, but wrecks the climate in the long run. … Opinion
‘Gay test' fear mustn't derail work on sexuality's genetic basis THE idea of telling if someone is gay or straight from their DNA is highly provocative. So no surprise that a study entitled "A novel predictive model of sexual orientation using epigenetic markers" has caused a big stir. Focusing on genetic testing may attract attention, but as a scientist long interested in the role of … News
Life Virtual reality gives you an insider view on life as a midge SWIRLING waves of pink and purple engulf me as I soar through the trees, the chatter of the forest punctuated by angry buzzing and clicking noises close to my ears. Is this what it's like to be a midge ? No idea, but it is pretty convincing. Deep in the Grizedale Forest, in the UK's … Regulars
Earth Is food really better from the farm gate than supermarket shelf? Some say the way we produce and process food making it less nourishing than in our grandparents’ day. New Scientist looks at the facts Features
Physics Seven Brief Lessons on Physics is lean, lucid and enchanting Carlo Rovelli’s brief book was a surprise bestseller in his native Italy, and the English edition shows us all why CultureLab
Feedback: Bronto-burgers off the menu for Jewish time-travellers Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more Jurassic Pork A PALEO diet may be fashionable these days, but is it compatible with religious sensibilities? Roy E. Plotnick and his colleagues ponder this important question at length in a paper entitled " Jurassic Pork: What Could a Jewish … Regulars