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Is it possible to have too many antioxidants?
Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.
Why are bananas berries but strawberries aren't?
Why is a banana a berry but a strawberry isn't? Turns out, berries can be hard to define, even for scientists.
Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travel
Scientists assessed a variety of "space dishes" and determined that the optimal (and tastiest) dish for male astronauts would be a hearty vegetarian salad.
Why is it safe to eat moldy cheese?
Cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert contain species of mold that are safe for humans to eat. Why?
Does it really take 20 minutes to realize you're full?
There's a time gap between when you've eaten enough to satisfy your hunger and when the brain actually realizes that you are full. Why?
Eating meat may not have 'made us human,' contrary to popular theory
Meat-eating may not have made us human after all, say paleoanthropologists.
Why do beets turn your poop and pee red?
After you've eaten beets, your poop and urine can take on a shocking red or pink color — but why?
How long does it take to digest food?
The speed at which food moves through the digestive tract depends on many factors.
