The pros and cons of instant mashed potatoes for backpacking If you’re heading out on a backpacking trip, should you stock up on instant mashed potatoes, or will they just take up room in your backpack? Advnture · Aug 13, 2023
How much water is too much water? Here's the amount you really need to drink, according to experts Drinking too much water in a short amount of time can be fatal. Fortune · Aug 11, 2023
8 healthy fast food picks for when you're eating on the go Too much saturated fat, sugar, and sodium is linked to heart disease. Fortune · Aug 5, 2023
Woman says she was hospitalised after attempting ‘75 Hard’ challenge ‘Even walking to the bathroom was so much energy to exert,’ she says of her symptoms The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
Train delays, minor quakes and very naughty dolphins – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Salty 'peanut' asteroid may reveal where Earth got its water Tiny salt grains discovered in samples returned by the Hayabusa mission could indicate that the largest population of space rocks in the solar system is more watery than previously thought. Space · Jun 22, 2023
RRI scientists develop experimental facility to help deepen knowledge in quantum technologies Scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) have indigenously built an experimental facility to simultaneously cool and trap a large number of sodium and potassium atoms near absolute zero temperatures using laser light and magnetic fields. The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023
Scientists discovered a crucial element for life gushing out of Saturn's icy ocean moon Astronomers have confirmed the presence of phosphates — a crucial ingredient for life — in a plume of icy water gushing out of Saturn's moon Enceladus. LiveScience · Jun 14, 2023
World's most painful ant sting targets nerves in the same way scorpion venom does Bullet and greenhead ants produce toxins they inject with every sting, which prolong nerve signals to the brain and lead to trembling, uncontrollable and long-lasting pain in mammals. LiveScience · Jun 13, 2023
'I can’t get it out of my mind': new research reveals the suffering of people whose dogs died after eating 1080 poison baits Use of sodium fluoroacetate poison baits – commonly known as 1080 – to kill unwanted animals is widespread in Australia. But it occurs largely out of sight and out of mind. We may see signs warning the baits have been laid, but we rarely see the consequences. The Conversation · Jun 6, 2023
Maurten Bicarb System review - an old concept gets new life, but how useful is it for amateur cyclists? Sodium bicarbonate has long been used to help professional athletes eke out an extra percentage point in their performances, but bicarb spells trouble for most GI systems. Has Maurten cracked the code? Cycling Weekly · Jun 2, 2023
Anton/Bauer Unveils Sodium-Based Mobile Power Source The new Salt-E Dog relies on sodium-based power to ensure a healthier production environment TV Tech · May 30, 2023
Constant craving: why we can’t shake the salt habit We know it’s bad for us, so why can’t we stop sprinkling it? By Emma Beddington The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023
After sugar, time to watch out for how much salt is consumed After the COVID-19 pandemic what seems to have caught the world’s attention is salt intake and its harmful effects on the human body. The Hindu · May 20, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023 Urgent warning over 'deadly salt tooth' leading to thousands more Brit deaths Campaigners are urging people to curb their salt tooth to safeguard their health and reminding people that excessive salt can significantly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 4 signs you’ve eaten too much salt Thirst isn’t the only indicator that you’re overindulging, experts warn. By Katie Wright.
Chronicle Live · May 11, 2023 Heart disease risk may be 'significantly lowered' by drinking four fruit juices The potassium-rich fruit juices can combat high blood pressure by removing sodium from the body and helping to relax blood vessels
ABC News · Apr 29, 2023 Walgett drinking water quality, river system concerns aired by distressed residents Walgett residents have shared distressing stories with the NSW Water Minister about the impact of water quality in the town, including one mother who says she had no idea she was "pumping sodium" through her ill son.
Space · Apr 27, 2023 The strange mystery of asteroid Phaethon's comet-like tail may have just been solved Astronomers observing the strange "rock comet" hybrid Phaethon as it passed the sun have found a surprise that could upend 14 years of thinking about the weird asteroid.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2023 The Australian town where water insecurity is felt more than some communities in Bangladesh Welcome to Walgett, where bottled water can be more expensive than Coca-Cola, and Indigenous residents go to bed thirsty.
Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023 Mayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative? Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2023 Sodium also needs taxing Starting tomorrow, the third stage of a tax hike on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) will come into effect, meaning consumers with a sweet tooth will have to pay more for soft drinks with a high sugar content.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023 Salty snacks can be enjoyed — in moderation The biggest problem with these is foods is that they tend to offer saturated fat and sodium with fewer nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023 Is V8 good for you? What to know before swapping real fruits and veggies for juice With a short and mostly recognizable ingredient list, V8 juice is a healthy option, but it doesn’t come anywhere close to eating real whole fruits and vegetables, one nutrition expert says.
The New Daily · Feb 24, 2023 Clear nutrition info encourages healthier eating, so here’s how Australia can improve food labelling The addition of better food labelling could be used to clearly show products high in risky nutrients such as sodium and sugar.