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When did we become addicted to salt?
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When did we become addicted to salt?

Children who are fed foods such as bread and cereals during breakfast like a meal that tastes better than those who don't.

December 18, 2018
Why are people afraid of red?
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Why are people afraid of red?

Red may represent danger, temperature and anger. One study also found that Olympic athletes wearing red uniforms were more successful in antagonistic matches, meaning th…

December 18, 2018
Cane can cool the earth
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Cane can cool the earth

With the ability to reduce the ambient temperature, sugarcane can become a useful weapon in the fight against climate change.

December 18, 2018
Plants discovered terror
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Plants discovered terror

Plants that are not only food sources, but also plants, can now serve as tools to detect explosive materials.

December 18, 2018
Humans detect fat in food
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Humans detect fat in food

Australian scientists have discovered that humans can detect the sixth taste of fat, in addition to the five basic tastes of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.

December 18, 2018
The unique explanation of
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The unique explanation of

Scientists have discovered a scientific reason why it is difficult to find a needle in a pile and often leads to failure.

December 18, 2018
Why shopping immersed women?
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Why shopping immersed women?

Prehistoric women have to spend a lot of time on choosing food and habits that still affect the shopping style of sisters today.

December 18, 2018
Diets change the demand for freshwater in Asia
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Diets change the demand for freshwater in Asia

Scientists say switching to a high-protein, Western-like diet of Asians may lead to frequent food shortages for the region that is suffering from this fresh water pressu…

December 18, 2018