Why are we so fat?
01 April 2007For some people, the urge to eat is uncontrollable. Cambridge scientists have taken us a step closer to understanding the causes of obesity by studying...
Research
For some people, the urge to eat is uncontrollable. Cambridge scientists have taken us a step closer to understanding the causes of obesity by studying...
Chocolate manufacture is an age-old process that can be traced back to the Maya Indians. Over a thousand years later, MRI is being used to...
Close scrutiny of the ancient remains of our ancestors’ meals gives us some sense of the development and rationale behind our strange food-sharing behaviour.
We all know that a good diet is key to good health, but it's now clear that certain foods we eat can unmask underlying susceptibilities...
Analysis of the results of a Europe-wide social survey is providing clues as to why some Europeans are happier than others.
A new test meets the diagnostic needs of resource-poor settings in both worlds.
As clothes become cheaper and fashion becomes 'faster', how are we to balance our consumption with environmental, economic and social sustainability?
Research into more than 30,000 unpublished drafts and letters casts new light on the inspirational Austrian novelist and playwright.
Gambling is a thriving form of entertainment in the UK, but may also become a form of addiction for some individuals. Just why do people...
Thanks to ongoing research in the field, visitors to the Botanic Garden can experience the fascination of plant diversity and relate this to their understanding...