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Nicole Ferentsev 9/23/26 Nicole Ferentsev 9/23/26

The Quest for Heatproof Chickpeas

A graphic interview with UQ crop physiologist Dr Millicent Smith on heatwaves, chickpea superheroes, seed vaults, AI matchmakers, and the race to grow crops that can thrive in a changing climate.

Alex . 8/25/26 Alex . 8/25/26

The sweet science of sugar

We have probably all heard at some point in our lives that sugar is bad for our health. We’ve been told that it can contribute to diabetes and other diseases. But what does it actually do to our brains and bodies, and why is it so bad for our health?

Alex . 7/21/26 Alex . 7/21/26

Bean there, done that: the science of coffee

We have probably all heard that coffee, or caffeine, is addictive. We have all been told that drinking coffee is a bad thing and all in all that caffeine has negative effects on the brain. But is it true?