How the Tudors dealt with food waste
During the Tudor period, religious beliefs shaped people’s attitudes towards food and food waste.
Eleanor Barnett, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University
• conversation
March 14, 2024 • ~6 min
March 14, 2024 • ~6 min
Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes
Salt is an essential nutrient that has helped civilizations flavor and preserve their foods for millennia. Too much dietary salt, however, is linked to a host of health problems.
Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington
• conversation
March 12, 2024 • ~10 min
March 12, 2024 • ~10 min
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, will be on shelves soon − here are some key things to know
Once available, Opill will be the most effective form of nonprescription birth control on the market. But you should still speak with your health care provider about any questions.
Sarah Lynch, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Binghamton University, State University of New York •
conversation
March 8, 2024 • ~11 min
March 8, 2024 • ~11 min
Wild solitary bees offer a vital pollination service – but their nutritional needs aren’t understood
The nutritional needs of bees are complex and monoculture crops aren’t providing a diverse diet. Introducing more diverse wildflower meadows and green spaces could benefit wild pollinators.
Ellen Baker, PhD Candidate, Nutritional Ecology, University of Oxford •
conversation
March 1, 2024 • ~6 min
March 1, 2024 • ~6 min
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