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15 October 2026

The Science Behind the Slogans: Separating Health Myths from Facts

From apples and carrots to breakfast and 10,000 steps, how folklore, wartime propaganda and marketing…

The Science Behind the Slogans: Separating Health Myths from Facts

From apples and carrots to breakfast and 10,000 steps, how folklore, wartime propaganda and marketing...

Beyond the Genes: How a Father’s Obesity Inspired a Daughter’s Scientific Curiosity

Bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, involves modifying the digestive system to help people with...

Vatican: The Use of AI in Agrifood Systems Needs to Place Humans at the Centre

Modern farming increasingly uses artificial intelligence, sensors and other digital technologies to improve...

Sarawak Pushes Research from Laboratory to Real-world Application

University students conduct a laboratory experiment as part of hands-on research and scientific training....

African Sulcata Tortoises Turn Heads During Pet Blessing Ritual in Borneo

Sisters Anne Patrick (left) and Saint Hermione Patrick pose with their Sulcata tortoise pets, Heng Heng...

Genetic Modification and Gene Editing

Genes contain the instructions that determine many of the characteristics of living organisms and control...

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