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Different spoons paired with different flavours could change the taste of a food. Image: Shutterstock

Does cutlery affect the flavour of food?

Some food for thought when preparing your next dinner party.

Rock, paper, scissors is seen as a good way to make a decision. Shutterstock/Jeff Banke

What are the odds of ‘rock paper scissors’ ending in a draw?

They are much higher than you might think.

Dogs and theobromine are not a good combination. Image: Shutterstock/Warren Goldswain

Could eating chocolate kill your dog?

Dogs and chocolate have generally been labelled as a bad combination, however the amount of chocolate needed to cause serious effects in canines may surprise dog owners.

Organic foods play a vital role in feeding our population. Image: Shutterstock

Can organic food production feed Australia’s growing population?

Organic foods have an important role in feeding a growing population.

Berry colours come from antioxidants. Image: Shutterstock

Why are berries healthy?

Berries are sometimes regarded as superfoods that slow cancer growth and prevent disease.

Nylon toothbrushes weren't introduced until 1938. Image: Shutterstock

Who invented the toothbrush?

Dental hygiene is an ancient concept. Early forms of the toothbrush are mentioned as early as 3000 BC, when Egyptians and Babylonians used ‘chew sticks’ which were thin twigs with frayed edges used…

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Why do fingers wrinkle when they get wet?

Some thoughts to reflect on next time you’re in the shower.

Asthma affects the bronchioles, which carry air in and out of our lungs. Image: Shutterstock

Is there any recent advanced technology for the treatment of bronchial asthma?

Asthma is mainly treated with drugs and complemetary therapies, but another option is to heat up the lungs.

The frequency of floods is increasing, according to scientists. Image: Shutterstock

Has Venice stopped sinking?

New research suggests it hasn’t.

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Why is groundwater so important?

Groundwater is one of our most important natural resources.

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