A woman will be bombarded by a list of rules as soon as a couple announces the impending birth of their child. Don’t eat soft […]
Author: William S. Martin
Two new missions are paving the way to find out if there is life
It was believed that at the dawn of space age all life is ultimately dependent on the energy from the Sun. It seemed impossible that […]
Yes, Adele has sung its praises. But the Sirtfood diet may be just another fad
The Sirtfood diet has been in the news again this week after singer Adele showed off her slimmed-down figure on the US comedy show Saturday Night Live. […]
Why bad food is good for busines
In the 1960s, we had between 600 and 800 foods to choose from, many of them only available at the right season. But that was […]
Kids are using soft drinks as a way to fake positive test result
Understanding how the tests are conducted is important. You’ll see a strip called nitrocellulose and a small, red pad hidden beneath the plastic casing of […]
It’s time for a straight lesson on HECS, price signals and HECS
The future of tertiary educational in Australia continues to be discussed. Should the fees be deregulated? Should places be capped? Should interest rates on student loans be […]
Consumers are influenced by the impression they receive
According to Australia’s consumer and competition laws, businesses are prohibited from engaging in any conduct that could be construed as misleading or deceptive, or likely […]
The anticipation of some freshly squeezed results
JUICE will be following in the footsteps of a highly successful NASA mission, the Galileo spacecraft. Big shoes to fill as Galileo, amongst many other things, […]
Summer fruit are good for your brain
They protect plants against microbes and insects, which could explain their health benefits for humans. They are responsible for the sensory qualities of food, such […]
Sweetened drinks are being sold to children by companies through misleading advertising and labels
Food and beverage companies spend nearly US$14 Billion per year on advertising. Around 80% of this money is paid to promote highly processed foods. Capri Sun Roarin’ […]