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Food

GMO tomatoes with popcorn flavor created

Chinese scientists have created a genetically modified variety of tomatoes with a popcorn flavor, using the CRISPR/Cas9 tool, the development of which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in…

2 March 2026 · 2 min read

Food

How Much Coffee Should You Drink to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and early prevention remains crucial, with current treatments still inconclusive about their benefits after symptoms appear. Meanwhile, scientists continue to focus on the role…

18 February 2026 · 3 min read

Animals

Thieves steal €90,000 worth of snails

Thieves have stolen €90,000 worth of snails destined for some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants, The Times reported end of November. Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne, the grower, said he was in…

18 December 2025 · 2 min read

Food

4 beneficial properties of honey revealed

Honey has been known to mankind for thousands of years: it was known in ancient Egypt, China and Greece, it was used both as a sweet and as a medicine.…

2 December 2025 · 4 min read

Economy

Afghanistan exports fruit to Russia for the first time

Afghanistan has exported its first batch of apples and pomegranates to the Russian market, The Times of India reports. The first shipment of Afghan fruit to Russia confirms Kabul's readiness…

24 November 2025 · 1 min read

Food

Why Does Chocolate Turn White and Is It Safe to Eat?

Nothing ruins a chocolate craving or a carefully planned baking project faster than unwrapping a cocoa treat that looks more dusty than perfectly brown. But while that chalky film on…

21 November 2025 · 4 min read