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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.
Best meal replacement shakes 2024
BUYING GUIDE We've tested the best meal replacement shakes to see how they weigh up for taste, quality and ingredients.
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.
What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol?
Many people have stopped drinking alcohol completely. What happens to your body when you do that?
Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups?
"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.
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?
Finally, scientists explain the dreaded 'red wine headache'
A compound in grape skins called quercetin might disrupt alcohol metabolism, causing some people to get headaches after drinking red wine, a lab study suggests.
