The amazing significance of what a mother-to-be eats
New research reveals the extraordinary impact that your mother's diet at the time of your conception has on the rest of your life, writes Michael Mosley. A couple of months ago, I found myself in a small village in Keneba, in The Gambia, chatting to a perky 90-year-old, Karamo Touray, surrounded by Read More...
North Sea carbon storage scheme gets support
The British government said Monday it was ready to sign off on a North Sea carbon capture and storage program for a Scottish power station. Royal Dutch Shell is proposing, with strategic assistance from British energy company SEE, to capture the carbon dioxide emitted from an Aberdeen power station Read More...
Teaism is trying to reduce food waste, one cabbage butt at a time
You'll find them at Teaism. The dish is part of the "trash or treasure" part of the menu, which was conceived by chef Alison Swope as a way to try to use food that may otherwise be thrown away, co-owner Michelle Brown said. In the case of Napa cabbage, the cruciferous vegetable features in Teaism's Read More...
Jeremy Corbyn appoints a vegan to deal with Britain's farmers
Corbyn has appointed Kerry McCarthy as his shadow secretary for environment, food and rural affairs Matt Dathan is Online Political Reporter for The Independent. He previously reported on politics at The Times. Jeremy Corbyn has appointed a vegan to be in charge of Labour's dealings with Britain's Read More...
Porsche, aiming at Tesla, unveils electric concept car
Ever since Tesla’s Model S went on sale in 2012, the start-up automaker has had the market for high-end electric cars to itself. But that is changing as other automakers start to introduce their own models. On Monday, at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany, Porsche unveiled its all-electric Read More...
Weird microscopic animal inspires new kind of glass
A really weird, really tiny animal — the microscopic tardigrade — is the inspiration behind a new material that could improve the efficiency of things like LED lights and solar cells. The material under investigation is glass, and tardigrades (sometimes known as "water bears" or "moss Read More...
A baby box aims to save infant and maternal lives
Under a new student-led nonprofit aimed at reducing infant and maternal mortality in South Asia, expectant mothers would receive a free box full of newborn essentials like baby clothes, diapers, and wipes, as well as health-related items such as a clean delivery kit and oral rehydration salts. The Read More...
Bitcoin use picking up in India
Bitcoin seems to be firming its foothold in India, which currently has nearly 50,000 bitcoin enthusiasts with 30,000 actually owning the digital currency. India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world, with a GDP growth forecast around 5.5 percent this year. With a population of 1.25 Read More...
More time for school lunch equals healthier meal choices for kids
Every adult knows that it's nice to sit down for lunch, to relax for a bit and fully give into lunch time. No surprise, but this also goes for our kids. If they don't get enough time to eat lunch, they'll choose the quick and unhealthy snacks. A new study shows that children who enjoy a longer Read More...
On the bright side, this is the year humanity started taking climate change seriously
It could very well be that 2015 will go down in history as the year humanity understood the perils of climate change and stood up to its imminent effects. This isn’t a statement based upon false optimism but rather one based upon the results of the world’s response to the climate emergency. Read More...