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Half a cup of black tea, oolong tea or green tea contained the same amount of antioxidants with radical scavenging capabilities (RSC) as that of a 200mg vitamin C tablet.
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The prevalence of obesity is a significant concern, with recent global statistics showing that one in eight people worldwide are living with obesity. In Africa, the situation is more dire, with one in five adults affected; in South Africa, the figure is even higher, with one in four adults living with obesity.
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Ever wondered just how big the Milky Way is? Or how far it is from us? Take a look at this fascinating infographic to learn more about this cosmic behemoth and its (even bigger) neighbour, Andromeda.
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Dung beetles likely date back to Africa some 40 million years ago. They then spread across the world, except to Antarctica. Most dung beetles feed on dung. They lay their eggs in dung balls that are buried underground so that their developing larvae have enough food and easy access to it. Their digging helps to nourish and loosen the soil, and improves its water-holding capacity.
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Farmers not only save time and money by cutting down the cost and effort required to manage weeds, but also limit the environmental impact of using harmful weed-killing chemicals by using satellite data and imagery.
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Mole rat biology could inform human health interventions like cancer therapies, heart attack prevention, maternal health and birth control, mental health approaches, anti-ageing drugs, neurodegenerative disease treatment, and pain management.
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