Tag Archives: chem of life

Fats encourage overeating

By Stephen Ornes / July 27, 2011

Scientists find that fats push an “eat more” button in rats

Posted in Food & Nutrition, Uncategorized | Tagged chem of life, getinvolved, Lipids, nutrition

By Stephen Ornes / April 7, 2011

Carbon dioxide is making the oceans more acidic

By Jennifer Cutraro / April 10, 2008

Exploring salt deposits, researchers unearthed the planet’s oldest-known, complete molecules thought to have been made by living things.

Posted in Earth | Tagged carbohydrates, Cellulose, chem of life, evolution, nuclear, Origin of life, Radioactive dating

By Susan Gaidos / April 9, 2008

Scientists have discovered the trick that an African fly uses to survive dry times.

Posted in Chemistry | Tagged carbohydrates, chem of life, Dehydration, water

By Emily Sohn / January 9, 2008

Millions of people use artificial sweeteners, but are they safe?

Posted in Food & Nutrition | Tagged calories, carbohydrates, chem of life, energy, sugar

By Emily Sohn / April 12, 2005

New food guidelines emphasize that we should eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Posted in Food & Nutrition | Tagged chem of life, energy, minerals, nutrition, vitamins