The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. A study conducted by agronomists at Iowa State University found that the slurry left over from turning ...

AMES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - A study conducted by agronomists at Iowa State University found that the slurry left over from turning farm waste into fuel could be a valuable soil amendment. The ...

Jujube fruit is packed full of vitamins and minerals. Some say its health benefits also extend to sleep, digestion, and more. (Photo credit: Szefei/Dreamstime) Jujube fruit has been eaten and used in ...

Pectin, a type of fiber in the cell walls of plants, helps give plants their structure (1). Apple pectin is extracted from apples, which are some of the richest sources of fiber. Roughly 15–20% of the ...

Baby Food Type: Young children's eating patterns vary with age. Many children continue to eat mashed food even after they grow up, but do you know whether this is right or wrong? Let's find out when a ...

If you like spice, you’re probably familiar with cayenne peppers. The long, thin, bright red chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. It’s related to other ...