Science is pushing back on the hype over cold plunges
Can an ice bath really help you lose weight, keep you mentally sharp, and speed up your post-workout recovery? Mounting research is throwing water on those claims.
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How to donate your poo to science or medicine
The microbes in your poo could be a gift to others. Here’s what to think about if you’re interested in donating your poo…
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The science of starvation: This is what happens to your body when it’s deprived of food
Hunger exists on a spectrum. On the one end is food insecurity, where people are forced to adjust to fewer meals. As food becomes scarce, the body consumes its own reserves. The journey from hunger to starvation starts with a drop in energy levels, then the body breaks down fat…
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The Surprising Science of Creatine’s ‘Loading Phase’
And how to use the supplement to your advantage…
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How citizen science projects are safeguarding Costa Rican pumas
Deep in the Costa Rican rainforests, where howler monkeys and pumas roam, conservationists are working alongside travellers on new citizen science projects, introducing hi-tech processes to safeguard biodiversity.
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