Soda found to be uniquely harmful
UC Davis
May 17, 2018
Compared to equal amounts of starch, sugar sweetened calories present cardiometabolic risk.
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Manganese in drinking water a cause for concern
UC Riverside
September 14, 2017
A wide-ranging study suggests officials should monitor the chemical element as a possible public health threat.
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Alice Waters on free speech and the making of a counterculture cook
UC Berkeley
September 12, 2017
The celebrated chef releases a memoir spanning her days at UC Berkeley to the White House garden and Chez Panisse.
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Seafood for everyone
UCLA and UC Santa Barbara
August 15, 2017
A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand, a new study finds.
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Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
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As summer approaches, I find myself using the longer days to read more. Here are some suggestions for books and articles. Books I’m currently reading Common Ground: Encounters with Nature …
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