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“Alarm clock” within plants could hold the key to increasing food production
Taking advantage of a natural alarm clock present in plants could help increase crop yields say researchers, in a bid to feed a growing population.
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Researchers call for health star ratings to become compulsory
Researchers in Melbourne and Auckland say health star rating system should be compulsory, as they believe this will have a more significant effect in improving the nutrition of Australians and New Zealanders.
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Cigarette pack-style graphic warnings could prompt healthier food choices
New research suggests graphic warnings on junk food packaging would prove an effective deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat – and it appears the more graphic and negative the message the better.
